Indesit IWE-71082-S-C-ECO(EU: Detergents and laundry

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Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of 

detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily 

result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build 

up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to envi-

ronmental pollution.

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 Do not use hand washing detergents because these create 

too much foam.

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 Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-

washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.

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 Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

Open the detergent dispen-

ser  drawer  and  pour  in  the 

detergent or washing additi-

ve, as follows.

compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder) 

compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle 

(powder or liquid)

Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately 

prior to the start of the wash cycle.

compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.

Preparing the laundry

• Divide the laundry according to:

  - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label

  - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.

• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.

•  Do not exceed the values listed in the 

“Table of wash 

cycles”

, which refer to the weight of the laundry when dry.

How much does your laundry weigh?

  1 sheet 400-500 g

  1 pillow case 150-200 g

  1 tablecloth 400-500 g

  1 bathrobe 900-1200 g

  1 towel 150-250 g

Special wash cycles

Silk:

use special wash cycle 

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 to wash all silk garments. 

We recommend the use of special detergent which has 

been designed to wash delicate clothes.

Curtains:

 fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or 

mesh bag. Use wash cycle 

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Wool:

 all wool garments can be washed using programme 

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, even those carrying the “hand-wash only” 

 label. For 

best results, use special detergents and do not exceed 1,5 

kg of laundry.

Jeans:

 Turn garments inside-out before washing and use 

a liquid detergent. Use programme 

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.

Sport  Intensive

  (programma 

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):  is  for  washing  heavily 

soiled  sports  clothing  fabrics  (tracksuits,  shorts,  etc.);  for 

best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum 

load indicated in the 

“Programme table”

.

Sport Light

 (programma 

13

): is for washing lightly soiled 

sports  clothing  fabrics  (tracksuits,  shorts,  etc.);  for  best 

results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load 

indicated in the 

“Programme table”.

 We recommend using 

a liquid detergent and dosage suitable for a half-load.

Special  Shoes

  (programma 

14

):  is  for  washing  sports 

shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs si-

multaneously.

The 20° wash cycles 

(20° Zone) offer effective washing 

performance at low temperatures, reducing electricity 

usage and expenditure while benefitting the environment.

The 20° wash cycles meet all requirements:

Cotton Standard 20°

 (programme 

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) ideal for lightly 

soiled cotton loads. The effective performance levels 

achieved at cold temperatures, which are comparable to 

washing at 40°, are guaranteed by a mechanical action 

which operates at varying speed, with repeated and 

frequent peaks. 

Mix Light 

(programme 

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) ideal for mixed loads (cotton 

and synthetics) with a normal soil level. The effective 

performance levels achieved at cold temperatures are 

guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at 

varying speed, across set average intervals. 

20’ Refresh 

(programme 

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) ideal for refreshing and 

washing lightly soiled garments in a few minutes. It lasts 

just 20 minutes and therefore saves both time and energy. 

It can be used to wash different types of fabrics together 

(except for wool and silk), with a maximum load of 1.5 kg.

Load balancing system

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations  and 

to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates 

continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the 

washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load 

is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced 

spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the 

washing machine performs the distribution process instead 

of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and 

balance, we recommend small and large garments are 

mixed in the load.

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