Indesit IWB 5105: Installation

Installation

! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for

Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability,

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future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred

help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it

or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains

from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or

with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiari-

a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow a sufficient

se himself/herself with its operation and features.

ventilation space underneath the washing machine.

! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor-

mation relating to the safe installation and operation of the

Connecting the electricity and water

appliance.

supplies

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the water inlet hose

Unpacking

1. Connect the supply pipe

by screwing it to a cold

1. Remove the washing machine from its packaging.

water tab using a ¾ gas

2. Make sure that the washing machine has not been

threaded connection (see

damaged during the transportation process. If it has been

figure).

damaged, contact the retailer and do not proceed any

Before performing the con-

further with the installation process.

nection, allow the water to

run freely until it is perfectly

3. Remove the 3 protective

clear.

screws (used during tran-

sportation) and the rubber

washer with the correspon-

2. Connect the inlet hose

ding spacer, located on the

to the washing machine by

rear part of the appliance

screwing it onto the corre-

(see figure).

sponding water inlet of the

appliance, which is situa-

ted on the top right-hand

side of the rear part of the

appliance (see figure).

4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs provided.

5. Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will need them

again if the washing machine needs to be moved to ano-

ther location.

3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over or bent.

! Packaging materials should not be used as toys for

! The water pressure at the tap must fall within the values

children.

indicated in the Technical details table (see next page).

Levelling

! If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialised

shop or an authorised technician.

1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor, without

resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets or anything

! Never use second-hand hoses.

else.

! Use the ones supplied with the machine.

2. If the floor is not perfectly

level, compensate for any

unevenness by tightening

or loosening the adjusta-

ble front feet (see figure);

the angle of inclination,

measured in relation to the

worktop, must not exceed

2°.

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Connecting the drain hose

! Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

Connect the drain hose,

! The cable should not be bent or compressed.

without bending it, to a drai-

nage duct or a wall drain

! The power supply cable must only be replaced by autho-

located at a height between

rised technicians.

65 and 100 cm from the

floor;

Warning! The company shall not be held responsible in the

event that these regulations are not respected.

The first wash cycle

alternatively, rest it on

Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use

the side of a washbasin

it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no

or bathtub, fastening the

laundry, using the wash cycle 2.

duct supplied to the tap

(see figure). The free end

of the hose should not be

underwater.

! We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is

absolutely necessary, the extension must have the same

diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm

Technical data

in length.

Model

IWB 5105

Electrical connections

width 59.5 cm

Dimensions

height 85 cm

Before plugging the appliance into the electricity socket,

depth 52,5 cm

make sure that:

Capacity

from 1 to 5 kg

•thesocketisearthedandcomplieswithallapplicable

laws;

Electrical

please refer to the technical data plate fixed

connections

to the machine

•thesocketisabletowithstandthemaximumpowerload

of the appliance as indicated in the Technical data table

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

Water connection

minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

(see opposite);

drum capacity 46 litres

•thepowersupplyvoltagefallswithinthevaluesindicated

Spin speed

up to 1000 rotations per minute

in the Technical data table (see opposite);

Test

•thesocketiscompatiblewiththeplugofthewashing

Programmes

machine. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the

Programme 2: temperature 60°C and 40°C

according to

plug.

2010/1061

! The washing machine must not be installed outdoors,

even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave

This appliance conforms to the following EC

the appliance exposed to rain, storms and other weather

Directives:

conditions.

- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

- 2002/96/EC

- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage)

! When the washing machine has been installed, the elec-

tricity socket must be within easy reach.