Indesit WIT 61: Installation
Installation: Indesit WIT 61
Installation
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
figure); the angle of inclination, measured
GB
future reference. Should the appliance be sold,
according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.
transferred or moved, make sure the instruction
Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with
manual accompanies the washing machine to inform
stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting
the new owner as to its operation and features.
during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose
carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow
Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital
enough room for ventilation beneath the washing
information on installation, use and safety.
machine.
Unpacking and levelling
Electric and water connections
Unpacking
Connecting the water inlet hose
1. Unpack the washing
1. Insert seal A into
machine.
the end of the inlet
2. Check whether the
hose and screw the
washing machine has
latter onto a cold
been damaged during
water tap with a 3/4
transport. If this is the
A
gas threaded mouth
case, do not install it
(see figure).
and contact your
Before making the
retailer.
connection, allow the
water to run freely
3. Remove the four
until it is perfectly
protective screws and
clear.
the rubber washer with
the respective spacer,
2. Connect the other
situated on the rear of
end of the water inlet
the appliance (see
hose to the washing
figure).
machine,
4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
screwing it onto the
appliance's cold water
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the
inlet, situated on the top
washing machine needs to be moved to another
right-hand side on the
location.
rear of the appliance
(see figure).
Warning: should the screws be re-used, make sure
you fasten the shorter ones at the top.
3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the
hose.
Packaging materials are not children's toys.
Levelling
The water pressure at the tap must be within the
values indicated in the Technical details table
Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if
(on the next page).
the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.
If the water inlet hose is not long enough,
contact a specialist store or an authorised
1. Install the washing
serviceman.
machine on a flat sturdy
floor, without resting it
up against walls,
furniture cabinets or
other.
2. If the floor is not
perfectly level, compen-
sate for any
unevenness by
tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet (see
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Connecting the drain hose
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Connect the drain hose,
Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.
without bending it, to a
draining duct or a wall
The power supply cable must never be bent or
drain situated between
dangerously compressed.
65 and 100 cm from
65 - 100 cm
the floor;
The power supply cable must only be replaced by
an authorised serviceman.
Warning! The company denies all liability if and when
these norms are not respected.
The first wash cycle
alternatively, place it
over the edge of a
Once the appliance has been installed, and before
basin, sink or tub,
you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with
fastening the duct
detergent and no laundry, setting the 90°C
supplied to the tap (see
programme without a pre-wash cycle.
figure). The free end of
the hose should not be
underwater.
We advise against the use of hose extensions; in
case of absolute need, the extension must have the
same diameter as the original hose and must not
Technical details
exceed 150 cm in length.
Model
WIT 61
Electric connection
40 cm wide
Before plugging the appliance into the mains
Dimensions
85 cm high
60 cm deep
socket, make sure that:
the socket is earthed and in compliance with the
Capacity
from 1 to 5 kg
applicable law;
Electric
voltage 220/230 Volts 50 Hz
connections
maximum absorbed power 1850 W
the socket is able to sustain the appliance's
maximum power load indicated in the Technical
maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar)
Water
minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
details table (on the right);
connections
drum capacity 42 litres
the supply voltage is included within the values i
Spin speed
up to 600 rpm
ndicated on the Technical details table
Control
(on the right);
programmes
programme 3; temperature 60°C;
according to
run with a load of 5 kg.
the socket is compatible with the washing
IEC456 directive
machine's plug. If this is not the case, replace
the socket or the plug.
This appliance is compliant with the
following European Community
The washing machine should not be installed in an
Directives:
- 73/23/CEE of 19/02/73 (Low
outdoor environment, not even when the area is
Voltage) and subsequent amendments
sheltered, because it may be very dangerous to
- 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89
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leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
subsequent amendments
- 2002/96/CE
When the washing machine is installed, the mains
socket must be within easy reach.
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