Indesit SIXL 129D: Description of the machine

Description of the machine

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CONTROL

PANEL

PORTHOLE

PORTHOLE

DOOR

DOOR

HANDLE

ACCESS

PANEL FOR

THE DRAIN

PUMP

ADJUSTABLE FEET

Self-cleaning detergent dispenser

The detergent level can be seen through the corresponding

drawer

transparent windows provided on the compartment.

 Inside compartments and , there are also

This washing machine is fitted with an innovative self-

floating indicators (see figure B) . When the

cleaning detergent drawer which enhances the

maximum quantity of detergent/fabric softener has

quality of each wash.

been measured out, the indicators rise until they

The drawer is located inside the porthole door.

touch the grilles protecting the compartments.

 We recommend that the maximum levels

indicated on the detergent dispenser drawer are

STOP

not exceeded.

 We recommend that the dosage instructions on

STOP

the detergent packaging are followed carefully. If

MAX

MAX

using certain particularly thick types of detergent,

we suggest that these are placed directly inside the

drum and not in the detergent dispenser drawer.

Exceeding the maximum levels indicated on the

AB

machine may cause the detergent to leak out of the

1. Open the porthole door to access the detergent

bottom part of the drawer.

dispenser drawer (see figure A).

Exceeding the stated amount of detergent does not

result in a more effective was; it simply pollutes the

2. Pour the detergent or the additive into the

environment more.

compartments, over the protective grilles, as follows:

The water used during the wash cycle will remove

Compartment

: detergent and additives in

any excess detergent from the drawer. It is, however,

liquid form.

possible to remove the drawer manually (see Care

Compartment

: detergent in powder or tablet

and Maintenance).

form and powder addititves.

To place the tablets inside, lift up the grille

To facilitate the process of measuring out the

protecting the drawer.

detergents, we recommend that the dosing device

Compartment

: fabric softener.

supplied with the washing machine is used.

The maximum capacity of the drawer is as follows:

 Pouring liquid detergent or additives into the central

- liquid detergents: 1 1/2 measures

compartment may cause leakages to occur.

- powder detergents: 2 measures

- fabric softener: 1 measure

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Control panel

ON/OFF button

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WASHING TIME

INDICATOR

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lights

DOOR

LOCKED red

indicator

light

START DAILY

WASH 30

START WHITE

PROGRAMME

COTTON

button

PROGRAMME

button

START DELICATES

PROGRAMME

START COLOUR

button

MIX EASY-IRON

PROGRAMME

button

ON/OFF button: press this to switch the machine on or off.

WASHING TIME INDICATOR lights: these light up

When the machine is switched on, the buttons

in sequence to indicate the progress of the washing

used to start various programmes begin to flash,

programme. At the end of the programme all

while the washing time indicator lights illuminate in

the indicator lights begin to flash.

a fixed manner.

For further details, please refer to the chapter entitled

To cancel the cycle, press and hold the on/off button

Running a wash cycle.

for approximately 2 seconds while the wash cycle is

in progress.

Load balancing system

The

indicator light will flash for a few seconds

To avoid excessive vibrations before every spin, the

and the machine will automatically drain the water in

machine distributes the load in a uniform manner by

the tub.

rotating the drum continuously at a speed which is

slightly greater than the washing rotation speed.

DOOR LOCKED red indicator light:

When, despite repeated attempts, the load is not

when the indicator light is illuminated the door is

perfectly distributed, the machine spins at a lower

locked to prevent it being opened accidentally; to

speed than stated for the wash cycle.

avoid damaging the appliance, wait for the light to

If the load is excessively unbalanced, the machine

switch off before opening the door after the cycle

performs the distribution process instead of spinning.

has ended or when the cycle is paused. The light

Balancing attempts may increase the total duration of

will remain lit for approximately two minutes after

the cycle, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.

the washing programme has finished.

 Rapid flashing of the DOOR LOCKED indicator light

indicates a fault (see Troubleshooting).

START PROGRAMME buttons:

press one of these to start the selected washing

programme.

- button lit in a fixed manner: programme in progress.

- buttons flashing: awaiting selection.

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