Indesit WITL-861-(EU): Detergents and laundry

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Detergent dispenser 

Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of 

detergent: adding too much detergent won’t necessarily 

make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build 

up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the 

environment.

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 Do not use hand washing detergents because these crea-

te too much foam.

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 Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-

washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.

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 Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

Open up the detergent 

dispenser and pour in the 

detergent and fabric softe-

ner, as follows.

compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (powder)

compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle 

(powder or liquid)

Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately prior 

to the wash cycle start.

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 Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form too 

much foam.

compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid exceeding 

the “max” level indicated.

The softener is added automatically into the machine during 

the last wash. At the end of the wash programme, some 

water will be left in compartment 3. This is used for the inlet of 

denser fabric softeners into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more 

concentrated softeners. Should more than a normal amount 

of water remain in compartment 3, this means the emptying 

device is blocked. For cleaning instructions, see page 4. The 

fabric softener should not overflow from the grid.

compartment 4: Bleach

Bleach cycle

Traditional bleach should be used on sturdy white fabrics, and 

delicate bleach for coloured fabrics, synthetics and for wool.

When pouring in the bleach, be careful not to exceed the “max” 

level indicated on compartment 4 (see figure).

To run the bleach cycle alone, pour the bleach into compart-

ment 4 and set the Rinse programme 

 (for cotton fabrics) 

and push the button 

 Bleaching.

 Preparing your laundry

•  Divide your laundry according to:

  - the type of fabric/the symbol on the label.

  - the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.

•  Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

• Do not exceed the values listed in the “Table of wash 

cycles”, which refer to the weight of the laundry when 

dry.

How much does your laundry weigh?

  1 sheet 400-500 g

  1 pillow case 150-200 g

  1 tablecloth 400-500 g

  1 bathrobe 900-1,200 g

  1 towel 150-250 g

Special items

Wool:

 for best results, use a specific detergent, taking 

care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.

Detergents and laundry