Indesit PWE 8168 W: instruction

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

Contents

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Installation, 2-3

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DE

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

English,1

Français,13

Deutsch,25

The first wash cycle

Technical data

Description of the washing machine, 4-5

NL

ES

PT

Control panel

Display

Nederlands,37

Español,49

Português,61

Running a wash cycle, 6

Wash cycles and options, 7

CIS

Table of programmes and wash cycles

Wash options

Ðóññêèé, 73

Detergents and laundry, 8

Detergent dispenser drawer

Preparing the laundry

Special wash cycles

Precautions and advice, 9

PWE 8168 W

General safety

Disposal

Opening the porthole door manually

Care and maintenance, 10

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Cleaning the washing machine

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

Troubleshooting, 11

Service, 12

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Installation

 This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place

Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with

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for future reference. If the washing machine is sold,

stability, help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and

transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction

prevent it from shifting while it is operating. If it is placed

manual remains with the machine so that the new

on carpet or a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to

owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its

allow a sufficient ventilation space underneath the

operation and features.

washing machine.

 Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital

information relating to the safe installation and operation

Connecting the electricity and water

of the appliance.

supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

Unpacking and levelling

1. Connect the inlet hose

Unpacking

by screwing it to a cold

water tab using a 3/4 gas

1. Remove the washing machine from its packaging.

threaded connection (see

2. Make sure that the washing machine has not been

figure).

damaged during the transportation process. If it has

Before performing the

been damaged, contact the retailer and do not proceed

connection, allow the

any further with the installation process.

water to run freely until it is

perfectly clear.

3. Remove the 4

protective screws (used

during transportation) and

2. Connect the inlet hose

the rubber washer with

to the washing machine

the corresponding spacer,

by screwing it onto the

located on the rear part of

corresponding water inlet

the appliance (see figure).

of the appliance, which is

situated on the top right-

hand side of the rear part

of the appliance (see

figure).

4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs provided.

5. Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will need them

again if the washing machine needs to be moved to

another location.

3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over or bent.

 Packaging materials should not be used as toys for

 The water pressure at the tap must fall within the

children.

range of values indicated in the Technical data table (see

next page).

Levelling

 If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a

1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor,

specialised shop or an authorised technician.

without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets or

anything else.

 Never use second-hand hoses.

2. If the floor is not

 Use the ones supplied with the machine.

perfectly level,

compensate for any

unevenness by tightening

or loosening the adjustable

front feet (see figure); the

angle of inclination,

measured in relation to the

worktop, must not exceed

2°.

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Connecting the drain hose

 The cable should not be bent or compressed.

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Connect the drain hose,

 The power supply cable must only be replaced by

without bending it, to a

authorised technicians.

drain duct or a wall drain

situated between 65 and

Warning! The company shall not be held responsible

100 cm from the floor;

in the event that these standards are not observed.

65 - 100 cm

The first wash cycle

Once the appliance has been installed, and before you

use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with

alternatively, place it

detergent and no laundry, using wash cycle number 2.

over the edge of a

basin, sink or tub,

fastening the duct

supplied to the tap (see

figure). The free end of

the hose should not be

underwater.

 We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is

absolutely necessary, the extension must have the

same diameter as the original hose and must not

exceed 150 cm in length.

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the electricity

Technical data

socket, make sure that:

Model

PWE 8168 W

 the socket is earthed and complies with all

width 59.5 cm

applicable laws;

Dimensions

height 85 cm

depth 62 cm

 the socket is able to withstand the maximum

Capacity

between 1 and 8 kg

power load of the appliance as indicated in the

Electrical

please refer to the technical data

Technical data table (see opposite);

connections

plate applied to the machine

maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar

 the power supply voltage falls within the values

Water connections

indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite);

 the socket is compatible with the plug of the

washing machine. If this is not the case, replace the

socket or the plug.

 The washing machine must not be installed

outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely

dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain,

storms and other weather conditions.

 When the washing machine has been installed, the

electricity socket must remain within easy reach.

 Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

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minimum pressure 0.05 MPa

(0.5 bar)

drum capacity 62 litres

Spin speed

up to 1600 rpm

Test wash cycles

wash cycle 2; temperature 60°C;

in compliance with

performed with a 8 kg load.

regulation

EN 60456

This appliance conforms to the

following European Community

directives:

- 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.89

(Electromagnetic Compatibility)

and subsequent amendments

- 2006/95/EC – 2006/95/EC (Low

Voltage)