Indesit WIL 1000 OT: Precautions and advice

Precautions and advice

 The washing machine was designed and built in

the impact on human health and the environment.

GB

compliance with the applicable international safety

The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the

regulations. The following information is provided for

product reminds you of your obligation, that when

your safety and should consequently be read carefully.

you dispose of the appliance it must be separately

collected.

General safety

Consumers should contact their local authority or

 This appliance has been designed for non-

retailer for information concerning the correct

professional, household use and its functions must

disposal of their old appliance.

not be changed.

 This washing machine should only be used by

Saving energy and respecting the

adults and in accordance with the instructions

environment

provided in this manual.

Environmentally-friendly technology

 Never touch the washing machine when barefoot

If you only see a little water through your appliance

or with wet or damp hands or feet.

door, this is because thanks to the latest Indesit

 Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug

technology, your washing machine only needs less

the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the

than half the amount of water to get the best results:

plug out yourself.

an objective reached to respect the environment.

 Do not open the detergent dispenser while the

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

appliance is in operation.

 To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

 Do not touch the drain water as it could reach

should be used with a full load. A full load instead of

very high temperatures.

two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on energy.

 Never force the washing machine door: this could

 Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them

damage the safety lock mechanism designed to

to soak before washing will cut down the need to

prevent any accidental openings.

wash them at high temperatures.

 In the event of a malfunction, do not under any

 Use the correct quantity of detergent depending

circumstances touch internal parts in order to

on the water hardness, how soiled the garments

attempt repairs.

are and the amount of laundry you have, to avoid

wastage and to protect the environment: despite

 Always keep children well away from the

being biodegradable, detergents do contain

appliance while in operation.

ingredients that alter the natural balance of the

 The appliance door tends to get quite hot during

environment. In addition, avoid using fabric

the wash cycle.

softener as much as possible.

 Should it have to be moved, proceed with the

 If you use your washing machine from late in the

help of two or three people and handle it with the

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you

utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because

will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.

the appliance is very heavy.

 Before loading your laundry into the washing

machine, make sure the drum is empty.

Disposal

 Disposing of the packaging material:

observe local regulations, so the packaging can

be re-used.

 The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment, requires that

old household electrical appliances must not be

disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste

stream. Old appliances must be collected

separately in order to optimise the recovery and

recycling of the materials they contain and reduce

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