Indesit WITL 106: Precautions and advice

Precautions and advice

! The washing machine was designed and built in com-

Old appliances must be collected separately in order to

GB

pliance with the applicable international safety regula-

optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they

tions. The following information is provided for your safety

contain and reduce the impact on human health and the

and should consequently be read carefully.

environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on

the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you

General safety

dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.

• This appliance has been designed for non-

Consumers may take their old appliance to public waste

professional, household use and its functions must

collection areas, other communal collection areas, or if

not be changed.

national legislation allows return it to a retailer when pur-

chasing a similar new product.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

All major household appliance manufacturers are active

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

in the creation of systems to manage the collection and

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and know-

disposal of old appliances.

ledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

Saving energy and respecting the

responsible for their safety. Children should be supervi-

environment

sed to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Environmentally-friendly technology

If you only see a little water through your appliance door,

• This washing machine should only be used by

this is because thanks to the latest technology, your

adults and in accordance with the instructions

washing machine only needs less than half the amount

provided in this manual.

of water to get the best results: an objective reached to

respect the environment.

• Never touch the washing machine when barefoot

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

or with wet or damp hands or feet.

• To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine

• Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug

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

the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the

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

plug out yourself.

• The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on

• Do not touch the drain water as it could reach

extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on

very high temperatures.

detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15% energy.

• Never force the washing machine door: this could

• Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving

damage the safety lock mechanism designed to

them to soak before washing will cut down the

prevent any accidental openings.

need to wash them at high temperatures. A

programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at

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

40°C instead of 60°C will save up to 50% on energy.

circumstances touch internal parts in order to

attempt repairs.

• Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on

the water hardness, how soiled the garments are and

• Always keep children well away from the

the amount of laundry you have, to avoid wastage and

appliance while in operation.

to protect the environment: despite being biodegra-

dable, detergents do contain ingredients that alter the

• Should it have to be moved, proceed with the

natural balance of the environment. In addition, avoid

help of two or three people and handle it with the

using fabric softener as much as possible.

utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because

the appliance is very heavy.

• If you use your washing machine from late in the

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you

• Before loading your laundry into the washing

will help reduce the electricity board’s peak load.

machine, make sure the drum is empty.

The Delay Timer option (see page 7) helps to organise

your wash cycles accordingly.

Disposal

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical

• If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer,

and Electronic Equipment, requires that old household

select a high spin speed. Having the least water

electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal

possible in your laundry will save you time and

unsorted municipal waste stream.

energy in the drying process.

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