Indesit Washing Machine Quick Guide

Control Panel

Familiarize yourself with the control panel buttons:

• 1. ON/OFF button [power-symbol]
• 2. START/PAUSE button with indicator light [play-pause-symbol]
• 3. WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights [cycle-progress-lights]
• 4. DOOR LOCKED indicator light [locked-door-symbol]
• 5. FUNCTION buttons with indicator lights [function-buttons]
• 6. DRYING ONLY button with indicator light [drying-only-button]
• 7. DRYING LEVELS button [drying-levels-button]
• 8. TIME DRYING button [time-drying-button]
• 9. TEMPERATURE button [temperature-button]
• 10. WASH CYCLE knob [wash-cycle-knob]
• 11. PUSH & GO button [push-go-button]

Before using the appliance, carefully read the Safety Instructions. Ensure transport bolts are removed before use. Refer to the Installation Guide for removal instructions.

Wash Cycle Table

Maximum load: 7 kg. Power input in off mode: 0.5 W / in left-on mode: 8 W.

Note: For the Eco 40-60 program in the WASH CYCLE TABLE, the value of the maximum effective spin is shown.

This data may differ due to changing conditions in inlet water temperature, water pressure, etc. Approximate programme duration values refer to default settings without options. Values for programmes other than Eco 40-60 are indicative.

For Test Institutes:

• 1) Eco 40-60 (Wash): Test wash cycle in compliance with EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/2014. Most efficient programme for energy and water consumption for normally soiled cotton laundry.
• 2) Long cotton programme: set programme '2' with 40°C.
• 3) Synthetics programme: set programme '3' with 40°C.
• 4) Eco 40-60 (Wash&Drying): Test wash&drying cycle in compliance with EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/2014. Select 'Eco 40-60' wash programme and set 'Drying' option level to " ". Most efficient programme for energy and water consumption for washing and drying normally soiled cotton laundry. Garments can be stored immediately after the cycle.
• * After programme end and spinning with maximum selectable spin speed, in default programme setting.

Product Description

Diagram of the washing machine components:

• 1. Top
• 2. Detergent dispenser drawer
• 3. Control panel
• 4. Handle
• 5. Porthole door
• 6. Drain pump
• 7. Adjustable feet (4)

Detergent Dispenser Drawer

The dispenser has three compartments:

• Compartment 1: Do not insert detergent here.
• Compartment 2: For washing detergent (powder or liquid).
• Compartment 3: For additives like fabric softener. Ensure the fabric softener does not exceed the "max" level indicated on the central pin.

Important Notes:

• Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, pre-washing, and washing at temperatures over 60°C.
• Always follow the instructions on the detergent packaging.

Wash Cycles Explained

Follow garment care label symbols. The indicated temperature is the maximum recommended.

• Mixed: For lightly to normally soiled resilient garments in cotton, linen, synthetic fibres, and mixed fibres.
• Cotton: For towels, underwear, table cloths made of resistant linen and cotton, moderately to heavily soiled.
• Synthetics: For moderately soiled garments made of synthetic fibres (polyester, polyacrylic, viscose) or mixed synthetic-cotton fibres.
• White: For heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.
• Colours: A 40°C cycle to preserve colours, suitable for cotton or synthetic coloured garments. Reduces electricity consumption while ensuring good washing results. Suitable for lightly soiled garments.
• Eco 40-60: For normally soiled cotton garments declared washable at 40°C or 60°C, together in the same cycle. This is the standard cotton programme and the most efficient in water and energy consumption. The cycle runs only at 40°C as per regulation.
• Sport: Designed for washing lightly soiled sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.). Do not exceed maximum load. Recommend liquid detergent and half-load dosage.
• 20°C: For washing lightly soiled cotton garments at 20°C.
• Anti Odour: For garments with bad odours (smoke, sweat, fried food). Designed to remove odours while preserving fabric fibres. Synthetics or mixed loads should be washed at 40°C.
• Delicates: For very delicate garments. Turn garments inside out. Use liquid detergent for best results. For time-based drying, a delicate drying cycle is performed. Recommended durations: 1 kg synthetics --> 150 min; 1 kg synthetic/cotton --> 180 min; 1 kg cotton --> 180 min. Dryness depends on load and fabric composition.
• Wool: For all wool garments, including those labelled "hand-wash only". Use special detergents and do not exceed maximum load.
• Rapid 30': For washing lightly soiled garments quickly. Not suitable for wool, silk, or hand-wash items.
• Wash&Dry 45 min: For washing and drying lightly soiled cotton and synthetic garments in a short time. Suitable for loads up to 1 kg. Use liquid detergent and pre-treat cuffs, collars, and stains for best results.
• Air Fresh: Ideal cycle to refresh garments and remove bad odours (e.g., smoke) from cotton and synthetic items in 30 minutes (max 1.5kg) without the washing phase.
• Rinse + Spin: For rinsing and spinning.
• Spin + Drain: For spinning and draining water.

Wash Cycle Phase Indicators

Indicator lights show the current phase of the cycle:

• Wash
• Rinse
• Spin/Drain
• Drying
• END: End of Wash Cycle

Door Locked Indicator

When lit, the symbol [locked-door-symbol] indicates the door is locked. Wait for the symbol to turn off before opening. To open the door during a cycle, press the START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] button. If the indicator light is off, the door can be opened.

First-Time Use

After installation, run an "Auto-Clean" cycle with detergent and no laundry before the first use.

Daily Use

Follow the "TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS" section for laundry preparation.

Rapid Programming

• Press the ON/OFF [power-symbol] button. Indicator lights illuminate briefly, then only those for the selected cycle remain lit. The START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] indicator flashes.
• Open the door and load laundry, respecting the maximum load.
• Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent/additives as described.
• Close the door.
• Press the PUSH & GO [push-go-button]. The machine locks the door [locked-door-symbol], starts rotating the drum. Water enters, and washing begins once the door is locked. A "clicking" noise is normal for the door locking mechanism.

Traditional Programming

• Press the ON/OFF [power-symbol] button. Indicator lights illuminate briefly, then only those for the selected cycle remain lit. The START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] indicator flashes.
• Open the door and load laundry, respecting the maximum load.
• Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent/additives as described.
• Close the door.
• Set the WASH CYCLE knob [wash-cycle-knob] to the desired cycle.
• Modify temperature by pressing the [temperature-button] to gradually reduce it to cold wash.
• Select the desired wash cycle and options.
• Press the START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] button. The machine locks the door [locked-door-symbol], starts rotating the drum. Water enters, and washing begins once the door is locked.

Pausing a Cycle

Press the START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] button again; the indicator light will flash. If the light is off, the door can be opened. Press START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] again to resume.

Opening the Door (If Necessary)

The door is locked during a cycle (indicator light is on). To add or remove garments, pause the cycle by pressing START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] (light flashes). If the indicator light is off, the door can be opened. Press START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] again to continue.

Changing a Running Wash Cycle

Pause the washer-dryer using START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] (light flashes), select the new cycle, and press START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] again.

To cancel a cycle, press and hold the ON/OFF [power-symbol] button.

End of the Cycle

The END indicator light illuminates. The door can be opened when this light switches off. Unload laundry and switch off the machine. If ON/OFF is not pressed, the machine switches off automatically after about 10 minutes. Close the water tap, open the door, and leave it ajar to dry.

Functions

If a selected option is incompatible with the cycle, the indicator light flashes, and the option is not activated. If an option conflicts with a previously selected one, the indicator light flashes with a buzzer, and only the latter option is activated.

• Stain removal: Select dirt type (Food, Work, Outdoor) to optimize the cycle for stain removal. Cycle duration varies.
• Slow Spin: Reduces the spin speed.
• Extra rinse: Increases rinse efficiency for better detergent removal, useful for sensitive skin.
• Temperature: Each cycle has a pre-defined temperature. Press the [temperature-button] to modify it.
• Drying: Can be set by dryness level (Iron " ", Hanger " ", Cupboard " ") or by time (40-180 minutes). If the laundry load for wash&dry is larger than stated, divide garments and perform a "Drying only" cycle for the remainder. A cooling-down period is added at the end of each drying cycle.

Push & Go

To start, press and hold the PUSH & GO [push-go-button] for 2 seconds. The indicator lights up. This wash and drying cycle is ideal for cotton or synthetic fabrics, washing at 30°C with a maximum spin of 1000 rpm. Drying temperature is up to 60°C. Residual humidity is similar to the " " level. Max recommended load: 3.5 kg. Cycle duration: 210 minutes.

How it works:

1. Load laundry (cotton/synthetics) and close the door.
2. Add detergent/additives.
3. Press and hold PUSH & GO [push-go-button] for 2 seconds. The indicator turns green, and the door locks [locked-door-symbol].
4. Note: Push & Go activates an automatic, non-customizable wash and drying cycle for cotton/synthetics.
5. To use the automatic cycle for washing only (excluding drying), press Push & Go, then the drying button [drying-only-button] (the drying icon will switch off). Max load for washing-only: 4 kg. Cycle duration: 45 minutes. This cycle cannot be further customized.
6. To open the door during an automatic cycle, press START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol]. If the DOOR LOCKED [locked-door-symbol] is off, the door can be opened during the washing phase. Press START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] again to resume.
7. Once finished, the END indicator light turns on.

Tips and Suggestions

• Divide laundry by: Type of fabric (cotton, mixed, synthetics, wool, hand-wash), Colour (separate whites from colours, new colours separately), Delicates (small items like stockings, bras in a fabric bag).
• Empty pockets: Coins or lighters can damage the machine. Check all buttons.
• Follow dosage recommendations/additives: Optimizes cleaning, prevents residues, and saves detergent.
• Use low temperature and longer duration: Generally more energy-efficient.
• Observe load sizes: Load up to the capacity indicated in the "PROGRAMME CHART" table to save water and energy.
• Noise and remaining moisture content: Influenced by spin speed; higher speed means more noise but less moisture.

Care and Maintenance

Switch off and unplug the washer-dryer before cleaning or maintenance. Do not use flammable fluids. Perform cleaning at least 4 times per year.

Disconnect Water and Power Supplies

• Close the water tap after each wash to limit wear on the hydraulic system and prevent leaks.
• Unplug the washer-dryer during cleaning and maintenance.

Cleaning the Washer-Dryer

Clean outer parts and rubber components with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

The washer-dryer has an "Auto-clean" cycle for internal parts, run without load. Use detergent (10% of normal amount) or special additives. Run this cycle every 40 washes. To start, press buttons [button-symbol-1] and [button-symbol-2] simultaneously for 5 seconds. The cycle runs for about 70 minutes. Press START/PAUSE [play-pause-symbol] to stop.

Cleaning the Detergent Dispenser Drawer

Remove the dispenser by raising and pulling it out. Wash under running water; repeat frequently.

Diagrams show the removal and cleaning steps for the dispenser compartments (A for pre-wash/main wash, B for softener).

Care for the Door and Drum

Always leave the porthole door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours.

Cleaning the Pump

The washer-dryer has an auto-cleaning pump requiring no maintenance. Small items may fall into the protective pre-chamber at the pump base.

Ensure the cycle has ended and unplug the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. Loosen the drainage pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise (some water may leak).
2. Clean the inside thoroughly.
3. Screw the cover back on.

Checking the Water Supply Hose

Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if damaged. For hoses with transparent coating, check for colour intensification indicating a leak.

For water stop hoses, check the safety valve inspection window (see arrow [arrow-symbol]). If red, the water stop function was triggered, and the hose needs replacement. Press the release button (if available) while unscrewing.

Cleaning the Mesh Filters in the Water Supply Hose

Steps for cleaning mesh filters:

1. Close water tap and unscrew the inlet hose.
2. Clean the mesh filter at the hose's end with a fine brush.
3. Unscrew the inlet hose at the back of the machine. Pull out the mesh filter from the valve with pliers and clean it.
4. Insert the mesh filter again. Connect the inlet hose to the tap and machine. Do not use tools. Open the water tap and check connections.

Transport and Handling

Never lift the washing machine by holding the worktop.

1. Pull out the mains plug and close the water tap.
2. Ensure the door and detergent dispenser are properly closed.
3. Disconnect the inlet hose from the tap and the drain hose from the draining point. Remove residual water from hoses and secure them.
4. Refit transport bolts following the "Installation Guide" in reverse order. Important: Do not transport without fixed transport bolts.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting Technical Assistance, check if the problem can be solved with this list:

After-Sales Service

Before Calling the After-Sales Service:

1. Try to solve the problem yourself using the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
2. Switch the appliance off and back on again to see if the fault persists.

If the fault still occurs: Get in touch with the nearest After-Sales Service.

To receive assistance, call the number shown on the warranty booklet. When contacting After-Sales Service, always specify:

• A brief description of the fault.
• The type and exact model of the appliance.
• The service number (found on the rating plate, after the word "Service").
• Your full address.
• Your telephone number.

For repairs, contact an authorised after-sales service to ensure original spare parts and correct workmanship.

You can download Safety Instructions, Product Fiche, and Energy data by:

• Visiting www.indesit.eu
• Using the QR Code (not included in this HTML output).
• Contacting Technical Assistance Service (phone number in warranty booklet).

For User's Repair & Maintenance Information, visit www.indesit.com.

Find more information about your model online at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ (official EU EPREL product database). Select Product Category and enter the Model Identifier.