Indesit WITL-861-(EU): Precautions and advice

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Precautions and advice

!

 The washing machine was designed and built in com-

pliance with the applicable international safety regula-

tions. The following information is provided for your safety 

and should consequently be read carefully.

General safety

•  This appliance has been designed for non- 

  professional, household use and its functions must  

  not be changed.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or 

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and know-

ledge, unless they have been given supervision or 

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person 

responsible for their safety. Children should be supervi-

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

•  This washing machine should only be used by  

  adults and in accordance with the instructions  

  provided in this manual.

•  Never touch the washing machine when barefoot   

or with wet or damp hands or feet.

•  Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug    

  the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the    

plug out yourself. 

•  Do not touch the drain water as it could reach  

  very high temperatures. 

•  Never force the washing machine door: this could  

  damage the safety lock mechanism designed to    

  prevent any accidental openings.

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

  circumstances touch internal parts in order to  

  attempt repairs.

•  Always keep children well away from the   

  appliance while in operation.

•  Should it have to be moved, proceed with the  

  help of two or three people and handle it with the   

utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because  

the appliance is very heavy.

•  Before loading your laundry into the washing  

  machine, make sure the drum is empty.

Disposal

The European Directive 2012/19/EU 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 the impact on human health and the 

environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on 

the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you 

dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.

Consumers may take their old appliance to public waste 

collection areas, other communal collection areas, or if 

national legislation allows return it to a retailer when pur-

chasing a similar new product.

All major household appliance manufacturers are active 

in the creation of systems to manage the collection and 

disposal of old appliances.

Saving energy and respecting the 

environment

Environmentally-friendly technology

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

this is because thanks to the latest technology, your 

washing machine only needs less than half the amount 

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

respect the environment.

Saving on detergent, water, energy and time

•  To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine  

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

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

•  The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on   

  extremely soiled garments. Avoiding it will save on  

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

•  Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving  

  them to soak before washing will cut down the    

  need to wash them at high temperatures. A  

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

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

•  Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on 

the water hardness, how soiled the garments are and 

the amount of laundry you have, to avoid wastage and 

to protect the environment: despite being biodegra-

dable, detergents do contain ingredients that alter the 

natural balance of the environment. In addition, avoid 

using fabric softener as much as possible.

•  If you use your washing machine from late in the    

afternoon until the early hours of the morning, you  

will help reduce the electricity board’s peak load.    

The Delay Timer option helps to organise your wash 

cycles accordingly.

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

  select a high spin speed. Having the least water    

  possible in your laundry will save you time and  

  energy in the drying process.