Indesit W 145 TX: La sicurezza per te

Quick guide

Here are the 11 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and

have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better

wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer.

1.

Installation and removal (p. 22)

Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation

for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Always check:

1. That the electric system conforms to regulations;

2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly. Never

use pipes that have already been used.

3. That the washing machine is levelled properly; something

worth checking to aid the performance of your

washing machine;

4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from

the back of the washing machine;

8. Care and maintenance (p. 23)

2. What goes in your washing machine and how

to start it (p. 14)

With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion.

With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to

come.

A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful

outcome of the wash and the life of the washing machine. Learn all

the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric.

9.

Problems and solutions (p. 20 and 21)

3.

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Guide to understanding labels (p. 17)

Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions

may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists,

call your local Indesit customer services who will be pleased to

The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand

help. Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible.

and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide

includes simple instructions to help you choose the right tempera-

ture, wash cycles and ironing methods.

10.

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Technical characteristics (p. 21)

4.

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Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 18)

Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model

type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity,

speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European

Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good

regulations.

advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing

was easy. Today, your washing machine offers you helpful advice

allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress

11. Safety for you and your family (p. 24)

would by hand.

Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is

5.

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The detergent dispenser (p. 19)

important for you to read this section carefully.

How to use the detergent dispenser and the bleach compartment.

6.

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Understanding the control panel (p. 15)

Washing machine’s control panel is very simple. It has only a few

essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle,

ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s

overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with it

will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your

washing machine last longer. It’s easy.

7. Guide to the wash programmes (p. 16)

Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme,

temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right

programme and you will get better results with your wash while

saving time, water and energy, day after day.

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Instructions for installation and use

M

Dividing your garments

What goes in your washer?

according to fabric and

colour, is very important

for good results

Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments

according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.

Before washing.

The labels say it all.

Big and small happily

Divide your washing according

Always look at the labels: they

together.

to the type of fabric and colour

tell you everything about your

This washing machine has a

fastness.

garment and how to wash it in

special electronic control device

Empty all pockets (coins, paper,

the best possible way.

for even distribution: before the

money and small obejects) and

The table on page 17 shows all

spin cycle starts, this device

ensure all loose buttons are

meanings behind these

allows the garments to positions

repaired or removed prior to

symbols. Their recom-

themselves, to minimise noise

loading.

mendations are important to

and vibrations during the spin

achieve better wash results.

cycle.

Starting the washer

After installing your new washing machine, start a wash

cycle by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.

Starting your washing machine

1. The door is closed correctly.

in the right way is important for

2. The plug is secured in the

the quality of your wash, to help

socket.

prevent future problems and

3. The water supply is turned

enhance life expectancy of your

on.

appliance. Once you have

4. Selector knob A is positioned

loaded your washing machine

on one of the symbols

(Stop/

and added the detergent

Reset).

together with any fabric

conditioner, always check that:

Choose the desired programme

The programme is selected

For more delicate

according to the type of garments

Remember that, if you want to

freshly cleaned washing, leave

garments:

that need to be washed. To choose

use it, the "programmed start"

the door open to allow air

protect underwear, tights

a programme, refer to the table on

should be set before the wash

circulation inside the drum.

and stockings and delicate

page 16. Turn knob A until the

cycle.

Always disconnect electricity at

items by placing them in a

selected programme is aligned

the socket and turn off the water

canvas pouch

with the mark on the knob, turn

At the end of the wash cycle...

supply.

knob B to the desired temperatu-

The M lamp to extinguish: it will

Remember that, in the event

re settings, check that knob C is

take about three minutes.

of a power failure, or should

in the desired position, if

Then turn the washing machine

the washing machine switch

necessary use buttons E, F, G

off by pressing on-off button I (O

itself off, the programme

and H, and lastly, press on/off

position). You can now open the

chosen will remain in its

button I (I position).

washing machine door safely.

memory.

After having removed the

How to eliminate the most common stains

Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°.

Tar Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately.

Wax Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or

methyl alcohol.

Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag.

Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then

washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately.

Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk.

Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the

garment as the sheet gradually changes colour.

Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.

Instructions for installation and use

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Understanding the control panel

Here I’m in command

Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy.

Programme selector knob

and programmed start

Use this knob to select the wash

programme.

Turn this knob clockwise only.

To select a programme, you

should turn the knob so that the

symbol/number of the desired

programme is in line with the

pointer on the knob.

Now press on/off button I (position

I), pilot lamp L will start flashing.

After 5", the setting will be

accepted, pilot lamp L will stop

The washing machine is

liquid additives, thus allowing

flashing (staying lit) and the wash

Temperature control knob

equipped with an extra

more resistant stains to be

cycle will begin.

It is used to set the wash tempe-

compartment 4 (provided as an

removed. When you press the

Should you wish to interrupt the

rature in the recommended

accessory) for the bleach, to be

stain removal button, you cannot

programme in progress or set a

programme table on pag. 16. It

inserted in compartment 1.

activate the pre-wash.

new one, select one of the

also allows you to reduce the tem-

symbols

(Stop/Reset) and wait

perature recommended for the

5" : when the cancellation has

selected programme, and even to

Easy iron

On-off

been accepted, pilot lamp L

set a cold wash cycle (

).

This function allows your

When button I is pressed, the

flashes, and you can then turn the

washing to come out of the

washing machine is switched

appliance off.

machine without creases,

on, when it is not the machine

You can use this knob to delay

Spin exclusion knob

making it much easier to iron.

is switched off.

the appliance's operation.

It is used to exclude the spin

You can use it with programmes

Turning the appliance off

Select one of the four delay time

cycle (by choosing symbol

)

3-4 (Cotton), 5-6 (Synthetics)

does not cancel the selected

positions, press the on/off button

or to reduce the spin speed of

and 8-9 (Delicates).

programme.

I (position I) and wait 5". The

the selected programme. The

Press this button in

setting has now been accepted

maximum speed for the four

programmes 5-6-8-9 and the

(pilot lamp L stays lit) and you can

types of fabric are:

wash cycle will come to a stop

The on-off lamp

select the programme you desire.

Fabric Speed

on symbol

. You can comple-

Lamp L flashes when the

Pilot lamp L has a particular

Cotton 1400 rpm

te it by pressing button E again.

appliance is switched on and

flashing motion (2" on and 4" off)

Synthetics 800 rpm

Important: this function should

awaiting a programme to be set.

to indicate that a delayed start

Wool 600 rpm

not be used when button H

A steady light means the

has been set.

Silk no

(stain removal) has been

appliance has accepted the

During this phase, you can open

Note: distribution phase will be

pressed.

selected programme.

the appliance door and change

carried out at low speed.

the washing load, should you

wish to do so.

Extra Economy

The door block lamp

After the wash cycle has been set

Detergent dispenser

Reduces water consumption

The safety lamp indicates that the

and accepted by the washing

It is divided into three

during the rinse cycles. We

washing machine door is locked

machine, turning the knob will

compartments:

recommend that you use this

to prevent it from being opened

have no effect (except for when

1. Detergent for pre-wash;

function only with small laundry

accidentally. To avoid any

it is on position

Stop/Reset).

2. Detergent for the main cycle

loads, dosing the detergent

damages to lock mechanism,

wash;

proportionally.

you must wait for the lamp to

3. Fabric conditioner.

extinguish, before attempting to

open the door which takes around

Rapid wash

three minutes.

This button reduces the length

of the wash programme by

about 30%. It cannot be used

4

with special programmes (see

page 16) or those for wool and

silk.

3

2

Stain removal (see page 19)

1

Thanks to this command, the

washing machine will carry out

The detergent dispenser with the

a more intensive wash that

additional bleach compartment

is here.

optimises the effectiveness of the

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Instructions for installation and use

What are you washing today?

A programme for all seasons

Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme

Temperature

Detergent

Fabric

Stain rem.

Length of

Description of wash cycle

knob

knob

for wash

softener

button/

the cycle

Bleach

(minutes)

COTTON

Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets,

Prewash cycle, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse

190°C

◆◆

165

tablecloths, etc.)

cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Exceptionally soiled whites (sheets,

Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,

290°C

◆◆

Del./Trad.

145

tablecloths, etc.)

intermediate and final spin cycles

Heavily soiled whites and fast colours

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,

360°C

◆◆

Del./Trad.

130

intermediate and final spin cycles

Slightly soiled whites and delicate

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,

440°C

◆◆

Del./Trad.

95

colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.)

intermediate and final spin cycles

Rinse cycles/Bleach

◆

Del./Trad.

Rinse cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

Stop/Reset

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

SYNTHETICS

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics

Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles, anti-

560°C

◆◆

Delicate

100

(baby linen, etc.)

crease or delicate spin cycle

Delicate colour synthetics

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles, anti-

640°C

◆◆

Delicate

70

(all types of slightly soiled garments)

crease or delicate spin cycle

Delicate colour synthetics (all types of

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and

730°C

◆◆

30

slightly soiled garments

)

delicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin

◆

Delicate

cycel

Fabric softener

Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of

◆

softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Stop/Reset

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

DELICATES

Hand wash

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and

840°C

◆◆

60

delicate spin cycle

Particularly delicate garments and

Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles, anti-

930°C

◆◆

50

fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.)

crease or draining

Rinse cycles

◆

Rinse cycles, anti-crease or draining

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Draining Draining

Stop/Reset

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

PROGRAMMED START

12 - 9 - 3 - 1 hour delay Start is delayed by 12 - 9 - 3 - 1 hours

Stop/Reset

Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds.

The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and

the room temperature.

Special programme

Daily wash Your washer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.

By setting programme 7 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a

maximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes. We recommend the

use of liquid detergent.

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Understanding labels

Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better

results, your garments will last longer resulting in an

improved wash.

All over Europe, garment labels

These symbols are divided in

contain messages expressed in

five different categories and

small yet important symbols.

shapes: washing

,

Understanding them is very

bleaching

, ironing , dry

important if you want to get

cleaning

and drying .

better results and treat your

garments the way they deserve

to be treated.

Useful tips

Turn shirts inside out to get better results

and make them last longer.

Always empty pockets of their contents.

Look at the label: it will always give you useful

advice.

When loading your washing, try to have a mixture

of large to small items.

Make sure you select the right

temperature!

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you

obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a

better performance out of your washing machine.

Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying

Strong

Delicate

High

Low

action

action

Temp.

Temperat.

c

l

A

Wash at

Bleaching only in

Hot iron at max

Dry clean with any

95°C

cold water

200°C

solvent Machine dryable

P

Dry clean only with

Medium hot

perchloride, benzine

Wash at

ironing at

av., pure alcohol,

Do not machine

60°C Do not bleach

max 150°C

R111 and R113

dry

F

Dry clean with av.

Wash at

Iron at max

benzine, pure alcohol

40°C

110°C

and R113 Spread to dry

Hang to dry

Wash at

without spin

30°C Not ironable Do not dry clean

drying

Dry on clothes

Hand wash

hanger

Not

washable in

water

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Instructions for installation and use

Useful tips

Never use your washing

How much does it weigh?

Holidays: unplug the

machine to wash... torn, fraying

1 sheet 400-500 gr.

appliance.

or non-hemmed linen. If it is

1 pillow case 150-200 gr.

It is recommended that you

absolutely neccessary, place it in

1 tablecloth 400-500 gr.

should unplug the machine from

a bag for protection. Do not wash

1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr.

the socket and turn off the water

coloured linen with whites.

1 towel 150-250 gr.

supply. Leave the door ajar to

allow air circulation to the draw

Watch the weight!

Coloured T-shirts, printed

and the door gasket area. This will

For best results, do not exceed

ones and shirts last longer if turned

prevent unpleasant odours.

the weight limits stated below

inside out before washing.

(figures show weight of dry

Printed T-shirts and sweatshirts

garments):

should always be ironed inside out.

- Resistant fabrics:

Dungaree alert.

WOOL CYCLE

5,5 kg maximum

Very popular “salopette” type

- Synthetic fabrics:

For best results, we

overalls have straps with hooks

2.5 kg maximum

recommend you use a

that can damage the drum of your

- Delicate fabrics:

specific detergent, taking

washing machine or other

2 kg maximum

care not to wash more than

garments during the wash. To

- Pure new wool:

1 kg of laundry.

minimise the risk, place hooks in

1 kg maximum

the pocket and fasten with safety

pins.

How to wash almost anything

Curtains.

Quilted coats and anorak.

Trainers.

Curtains tend to crease a great

You can wash quilted coats and

Once you have removed mud

deal. A useful tip to reduce

wind-cheaters, too, if they are

and dirt from trainers, you can

creasing: fold the curtains and

padded with goose or duck

even wash them with jeans or

place them in a pillow case or

down. Do not load more than

any other tough garments. Do

mesh bag. Do not load anything

2-3 kg and never load 5,5 kg.

not wash trainers with whites.

else inside the appliance, this

Repeat rinse once or twice

will ensure that the overall

using the gentle spin.

weight does not exceed the half

load. Remember to use the

specific programme 9 which

automatically excludes the spin

cycle.

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It’s important for a good wash

Useful tips about the detergent dispenser

The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is

In compartment 1:

opened by rotating it outwards.

Detergent for pre-washing (powder)

4

In compartment 2:

You must follow the dosage

Remember that liquid detergent

Detergent for washing

(powder or liquid)

recommendations provided by

is only designed for wash

the manufacturers when adding

cycles of up to 60 degrees on

3

In compartment 3:

Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)

detergent or fabric conditioner.

non pre-wash items.

2

Doses will vary according to the

Special containers are sold with

1

In compartment 4:

Bleach and delicate bleach.

wash load, the water hardness

liquid or powder detergents for

and how soiled the washing is.

placing inside the washing

Experience will help you select

machine drum, these are

the right dosage almost

positioned according to the

automatically: it will become your

instructions found in the

secret.

detergent box

Before adding detergent for pre-

Never use hand wash

washing in compartment 1,

detergent, because it may form

Bleach cycle and stain remover

make sure that the extra

too much foam, which could

compartment for bleach 4 has

damage the washing machine.

button

not been inserted.

Detergents that are specifically

If bleaching is necessary, the

Ensure no overfilling when

formulated for both hand and

extra case 4 (provided) must be

adding fabric conditioner in

machine wash are an

inserted into compartment 1 of

compartment 3.

exception.

the detergent dispenser.

The washing machine automa-

One last secret: when washing

When pouring in the bleach, be

tically adds the softener to the

with cold water, always reduce

careful not to exceed the "max"

wash in each programme.

the amount of detergent you use:

level indicated on the central

Liquid detergent is poured into

it dissolves less easily in cold

pivot (see illustration).

compartment 2 just a few

water than in hot water, so part

The use of the additional bleach

seconds before starting the

of it would be wasted.

container excludes the

wash cycle.

possibility of using the pre-wash

cycle. Traditional bleach can

only be used on sturdy white

You cannot bleach with the

fabrics, whereas delicate

“Silk” programme and with the

bleach can be used for

“special programmes” (see

coloured fabrics, synthetics

page 16).

and for wool.

The detergent dispenser can be

Use the stain removal button

removed and cleaned: pull it outwards,

every time you want to bleach.

as indicated in the figure. Then leave it

Should you want to do it

under running water for a few minutes.

separately you must pour the

bleach into the additional

container 4, press button H

(stain removal), start the

washing machine, then select

one of the symbols

according to the type of fabric.

A guide to environmentally

When you bleach during a

Cutting costs efficiently

friendly and economic use

normal wash cycle, pour the

of your appliance.

detergent and any additives in

MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE

the special compartments,

Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended

press button H (stain removal),

maximum load size.

set the programme you desire

SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.

and turn the washing machine

on.

DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?

For heavily soiled laundry only!

SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT

selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.

IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED?

Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to

reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.

SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.

BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...

SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water

content in laundry before using a drying programme.

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 Instructions for installation and use

Troubleshooting

Before calling, read the following

In most cases, when your washing machine fails to work, the problems arising

can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for

assistance, always check these points.

But where did all the water go?

The washing machine

if the door is open or not shut

fails to start.

Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than

properly.

half of it, to get good results on twice as much!

This is why you cannot see the water through the door:

Is the plug correctly inserted

Is the On/Off button

because there is little, very little of it, to respect the

into the socket? It could have

pressed?

environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness.

been moved whilst cleaning.

If it is, then a programmed start

And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity.

has been set.

Is there electricity in the

house?

Is the programmed start

A circuit breaker may have

knob, in the correct position

switched off as a result of too

for those models

many electrical appliances

concerned?

working at the same time. Or

maybe due to a general failure

Is the water supply turned

in your entire area.

on? For safety reasons, if the

washing machine does not

Is the washing machine

load water, it cannot start a

door closed properly?

wash cycle.

For safety reasons, the

washing machine cannot work

select one of the symbols

stop/reset

, then switch it

back on. If the knob continues

to turn, call for assistance

because it is showing an

anomaly.

The washing machine

fails to fill with water.

Is the hose correctly

connected to the tap?

Is there a water shortage ?

RIGHT WRONG

There could be work in

progress in your building or

The washing machine

Turn off the water

Leave the washing

street.

continuously fills and

supply after use.

machine plugged in while

This will eliminate

cleaning.

drains water.

Is there sufficient water

the possibility of

Even during maintenance,

pressure? The autoclave

Is the drain hose positioned

leakage.

the appliance should

may be malfunctioning.

too low? It must be installed

always be unplugged.

Always leave the

at a height ranging from 60 to

Is the tap filter clean? If the

appliance door ajar

Use solvents and

100 cm.

water is very calcareous, or

to avoid bad odours.

aggressive abrasives.

if work has recently been

Is the end of the hose

Never use solvents or

carried out on the water

Clean the

abrasives to clean the

immersed in water?

appliance’s

external and rubber parts

piping, the tap filter could be

Does the wall drainage

exteriors gently.

of the washing machine.

clogged with particles and

system have a breather

To clean the

debris.

exteriors and the

Neglect the detergent

pipe? If the problem persists

Is the rubber hose kinked?

rubber parts of the

dispenser.

even after these checks, turn

It is removable and can

The tract of the rubber hose

appliance, always

the water supply off the

use a soft cloth

easily be cleaned by

bringing water to washing

machine and call for

dipped in warm and

leaving it under running

machine must be as straight

assistance.

soapy water.

water.

as possible. Make sure it is

If you live on an upper floor of

not squashed or kinked.

Go on holiday without

your building, there may be a

thinking about her.

The programme selector

problem with your drain trap.

Before leaving, always

knob keeps turning?

To solve this problem, a

make sure that the

special valve must be

washing machine is

Wait a few minutes for the

installed.

unplugged and that the

water supply is turned off.

drain pump to empty the

tub, switch the washer off,

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Is the drain hose kinked?

Is there space between the

The tract of the drain hose

machine and adjacent

must be as straight as

units? If it is not a built-in

possible. Make sure the drain

model, the washing machine

hose is not squashed or

will oscillate a bit during the

kinked.

spin cycle. A few cm of space

should therefore be left

Is the washing machine’s

around it.

drain duct clogged? Is there

an extension of the drain

hose? If so, is it positioned

The washing machine

incorrectly, blocking the

Too much foam.

does not drain or spin.

water flow?

Is the detergent appropriate

Does the selected

for machine washing?

programme incorporates

Check whether the definition

water draining? Some

on its label reads “for machine

programmes stop at the end

wash” or “hand and machine

of the wash cycles and

wash”, or any other similar

draining will have to be

The washing machine

wording.

selected manually.

leaks.

Is the correct amount being

Is the “Anti-crease"

used? An excessive amount

function -where provided -

Is the metal ring of the inlet

of detergent, besides

enabled? This function

hose properly attached?

Excessive vibration

producing too much foam,

requires manual selection for

Turn off the water supply,

during the spin cycle.

does not guarantee a more

draining.

unplug the appliance and try

effective wash, and causes

tightening its attachment

Is the drain pump clogged?

Have all transit screws been

scaling in the internal parts of

without forcing it.

To check it, turn off the water

removed durind instal-

the appliance.

supply, unplug the washing

lation? See the following

Is the detergent dispenser

machine and follow the

page on installation

obstructed? Remove and

If, despite all checks, the

instructions on page 23, or

procedures.

wash it under tap water.

washing machine fails to

call for technical assistance.

function and the problem

Has the washing machine

Is the drain hose well

persists, call your nearest

been levelled correctly? The

attached? Turn off the water

authorised Customer Service

Always get

levelling of the appliance

supply, unplug the appliance

Centre, providing the following

assistance from

should be checked

and try tightening its

information:

authorised

periodically. Adjust the feet

attachment.

- the nature of malfunction

technicians and

and check them with a level.

- the model type no. (Mod. ....)

always insist on

- the serial number (S/N ....)

original spare parts.

This information can be found on

the data plate situated at the

back of the washing machine.

Technical characteristics

Model

W 145 TX

Dimensions

width 59,5 cm

height 85 cm

depth 53,5 cm

Capacity

from 1 to 5,5 kg

Electrical

voltage 220/230 Volt 50 Hz

connections

maximum absorbed power 1850 W

Water connections

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)

minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)

drum capacity 46 litre

Spinning speed

up to 1400 rpm

Control programs in

carried out with 5 kg load

compliance with

IEC regulation 456

This appliance conforms with the following E.E.C. directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications

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 Instructions for installation and use

Installation and removal

When the new

washer arrives

Whether new or just transported to a new house,

installation is extremely important for the correct

functioning of your washing machine.

After removing the appliance from

its packaging, check that it is

intact. If in doubt, contact a

qualified technician immediately.

The inside of the machine is

supported, for transportation, by

four screws on the back panel.

The front feet are adjustable.

necessary to fix the end of the

Electric connection

hose at a height below 60 cm from

Before connecting the appliance

Connection to the water

the ground, it must be fixed in the

to the electric socket, be sure that:

mains

appropriate hook placed on the

1) the electric socket is able to

Water pressure must range within

upper part of the back panel.

sustain the appliance’s

the values indicated on the data

maximum power load

plate on the rear of your washing

indicated on the data plate

machine. If the water pipes are new

Before using the washing

and in compliance with the

or left unused, then before

machine, remove the screws,

law;

connecting the machine run the

remove the spacers together with

2) the supply voltage is included

water until clear to remove debris.

the rubber tubes attached to them

within the values indicated on

Connect the inlet hose to a cold

(keeping all the parts) and use the

the data plate;

water tap having a ¾ “ BSP thread.

plastic plugs provided to fill in the

The hook to be used in case the drain

3) the socket is compatible with

Ensure that the rubber sealing

holes.

hose ends at a height below 60 cm.

the appliance’s plug. If not, do

washers are fitted at each end of

Important: Use the cap (provided)

not use adapters, but replace

the inlet hose, with the fitter washer

to close the 3 holes which housed

If the drains hose empties into a

either the socket or the plug;

at the tap end.

the stop pin, situated in the right-hand

tub or sink then fit the plastic gui-

4) electric household appliances

part of the lower back of the

de and secure it to the tap.

must be equipped with an

washing machine.

“earthing” system.

A

A

The rubber hose filter.

Connect the inlet hose to the

The guide for draining into tubs and

Part A must not be removed.

threaded connector on the

sinks.

machine rear.

The end of the drain hose must

Levelling

be positioned so that it cannot

The washing machine must be

become submerged.

levelled appropriatey in order to

Extensions are unadvisable. In

guarantee its correct functioning. To

case of absolute need, the

level the appliance, the front feet

extension must have the same

must be adjusted; the angle of

diameter as the original hose and

inclination, measured according to

must not exceed 150 cm. In case

the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Water pipe inlet at the top right.

of wall draining pipes, their

When placed on carpet, make sure

efficiency must be checked by

the ventilation is not reduced.

a qualified technician. If the

Connecting the drain hose

dwelling is on one of the upper

There are two hooks (right or left)

Warning!

floors of a building, there may be

The company denies all

on the rear of your washing

Retain the transit screws,

drain trap problems causing the

liability if and when these

machine to which the drain hose

spacers and washers.

washing machine to load and

norms are not respected.

is to be fixed. Insert the other end

Should you move house

unload water continuously.

in a stand pipe or place it on the

Plastic bags, expanded

then these should be

In order to avoid such an

edge of a sink or tub avoiding

styrofoam, nails and other

replaced to support the

inconvenience, special anti-drain

excessive kinks and bending. It

packaging parts are not

inside of the machine to

trap valves are available in

should be placed at a height

children’s toys, and are

prevent damage when

shops.

transporting the machine.

ranging from 60 to 100 cm. If it is

potentially dangerous.

Instructions for installation and use

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