Indesit PWE-91273-S-(EU): Detergents and laundry

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Detergents and laundry

Detergent dispenser drawer

Successful 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 environmental pollution.

!

 Do not use hand washing detergents because these 

create too much foam.

!

 Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-

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

!

 Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

Open the detergent 

dispenser drawer and pour 

in the detergent or washing 

additive, as follows.

Compartment 1: Pre-

wash detergent (powder)

Before pouring in the 

detergent, make sure that 

extra compartment 4 has 

been removed.

Compartment 2: Washing detergent (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. 

Extra compartment 4: Bleach

Extra compartment 5: 

we recommend this 

compartment is used for liquid detergent.

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 900-1,200 g

  1 towel 150-250 g

Special wash cycles

Jeans:

 turn the garments inside out before washing and 

use liquid detergent. Use wash cycle 

6

.

Shirts:

 use special wash cycle 

7 

to wash shirts in various 

fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken 

of the garments and minimises the formation of creases.

Mix-Cool 30’:

 this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly 

soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes and therefore 

saves both energy and time. By selecting wash cycle 

8

, it is 

possible to wash different fabrics (except for wool and silk 

items) using a cold cycle, up to a maximum load of 3 kg.

1

2

3

5

4

Cotton Standard 20°

 (wash cycle 

9

) ideal for heavily 

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.

Wool

:

the wool wash cycle of this machine has been 

tested and approved by The Woolmark Company  for the 

washing of wool containing garments labelled as “hand 

wash” provided that the garments are washed according 

to the instructions on the garment label and those issued 

by the manufacturer of this washing machine. (M1127) 

Silk:

 use special wash cycle 

11 

to wash all silk garments. 

We recommend the use of special detergent which has been 

designed to wash delicate clothes.

Curtains:

 we recommend you fold the curtains and place 

them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 

11

.

Duvets:

 to wash double or single duvets (the weight of which 

should not exceed 3,5 kg), cushions or clothes padded with 

goose  down  such  as  puffa  jackets,  use  the  special  wash 

cycle number 

12

. We recommend that duvets are placed 

in the drum with their edges folded inwards 

(see figure) 

and 

that no more than 

¾

 of the total volume of the drum is used.

To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid detergent 

is used and placed inside the detergent dispenser drawer. 

Outwear

  (wash  cycle 

13

):  is  studied  for  washing  water-

repellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-Tex, polyester, 

nylon); for best results, use a liquid detergent and dosage 

suitable for a half-load; pre-treat necks, cuffs and stains if 

necessary;  do  not  use  softeners  or  detergents  containing 

softeners. 

Stuffed  duvets  cannot  be  washed  with  this 

programme.

Sport Shoes

 (wash cycle 

14

): is for washing sports 

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

simultaneously.