How to use the Indesit washing machine: instructions

"Indesit" is a well-known brand of household appliances. At the beginning of the twentieth century, a company producing scales, Industrie Merloni, began operating in the Italian city of Fabriano. In 1985, it acquired the Indesit brand, well-known to Europeans. In 2014, she acquired a controlling stake and became the owner of an Italian company.

In the household appliances market of the Russian Federation, the European brand has one of the leading sales positions. Many are attracted by the durability of devices, high performance, and economical consumption of electrical energy. For trouble-free operation during the period of operation, certain rules must be followed.

Connection rules

After purchase and transportation, the washing machine is unpacked and installed. Before connecting, you should read the operating instructions, which come complete with a warranty card for service in case of breakdown and a receipt confirming the fact of purchase. The user manual describes in detail the main points that explain how to use the Indesit washing machine for trouble-free operation.

Before installation, be sure to remove the transportation bolts. Level the washing machine as follows: twist the legs under the front of the device for a stable position. This will prevent noise and vibration during spinning.

The drain hose must not be kinked. The drain hole is installed at a height of sixty-five to one hundred centimeters above the floor. Dirty water should drain freely and the end of the hose should not go into the water.

The socket into which the washing machine is plugged in is grounded. The plug must match the type of outlet. It is not recommended to touch wet parts of an electrical appliance that is plugged in: electric shock may occur.

Delicate wash 30 degrees time. Overview of washing modes

Modern devices have a more or less stable set of programs; they are built according to certain principles. Of course, individual parameters can be changed manually, but knowing the general parameters will also help you at least roughly figure out how long it will take to wash household appliances.

1. Quick wash. It can be called something else (express, mini, daily, linen refreshment, etc.). This is a minimum duration program. Typically the duration ranges from 15 to 30 minutes. During this time, the laundry is slightly rinsed and refreshed. Suitable for regular washing of unworn items.
2. Shoes. Modern household appliances allow you to wash even shoes. On average, it takes her from 30 to 50 minutes to deal with dirt.
3. Delicate and hand wash. Used for washing delicate fabrics. The average washing time is from 40 to 60 minutes. The mode provides a lower temperature and fewer drum revolutions during spinning.
4. Washing wool and silk also usually takes no more than an hour.
5. Synthetics. In this mode, the machine operates for 1.5 hours.
6. A special mode is used for washing large items. It is usually called "Blanket" or "Down" and lasts around 1 hour 30 minutes.
7. Sport. Used for washing sports items. Essentially the same synthetics, only with an additional rinse, so it takes 15 minutes longer.
8. Cotton or cotton/linen. Programs for washing natural fabrics are some of the longest, as they involve heating water to 90 degrees and thoroughly washing things. Typically the program lasts about 2 hours. There are accelerated modifications (“cotton fast”, etc.): in these cases, the laundry is washed at 60 or 40 degrees. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete all stages.
9. Eco (bio, eco-care, etc.) is practically synonymous with the previous program, but an additional rinse is added;
10. 2 - 2.5 hours are allotted for washing children's underwear, since they are supposed to be pre-washed, boiled and additionally rinsed;
11. Intensive wash is used for heavily soiled items. In this mode, the machine can show everything it is capable of. Each manufacturer has its own set, but the maximum looks something like this: soak, pre-wash, boil, wash, rinse, spin, repeat cycle, additional rinse. Therefore, this mode takes a minimum of 2.5 hours, a maximum of 4 hours.

First wash

Before using the Indesit washing machine constantly, you should run the first wash cycle. To do this, you need to pour washing powder into a special tray, set the maximum temperature to 90 degrees, without adding laundry. This will remove any possible unpleasant smell from plastic, rubber, or metal components.

How is water heated?

A special element called ten is responsible for this. It is usually installed at the bottom of the washing machine tank. 1800-2200 W is the average power at which any modern heating device should operate. If the machine consumes a lot of energy, it is because of the heating element. And it acts as the “weakest link” in the design.

Ten

A commutator motor inside the drum is the most common option. But there are other options, their principle is almost the same:

• brushless;
• asynchronous three-phase.

A device that does not use belts is considered more effective.

Engine

Location of the motor in the washing machine

Draining and collecting water. We manage the process

The control module sends signals to the machine, and they help control the process of drawing water into the washing machine. The solenoid valve takes an active part in this process. The inlet hose is permanently connected to it.

Drain hoses

The washing structure also has an electric pump responsible for draining the water. This part is also called a pump. This process is also controlled by an electronic module. During one washing cycle, the water is drained several times. First after the main wash has finished. And then every time after rinsing.

Drain pump

The main thing is that there is always open access to the pump, because it must be cleaned periodically.

More information about the pump itself

In most modern models, including LG and Indesit devices, it is a type of electric motor with low power. It consists of an impeller mounted on a shaft. The impeller itself is located inside a sealed housing equipped with two pipes. One is needed for water intake, and the second is for draining. This is the basic principle.

What technical characteristics does it have:

• operated in water with a temperature of no more than 90 degrees;
• 1 meter – maximum level of water rise;
• 20 liters per minute is an indicator of productivity;
• 160 Ohm plus minus 5 percent – ​​winding resistance;
• 30 W is an indicator of rated power.

Built-in thermal protection is needed to ensure that the electrical winding is not damaged due to overload. When the winding temperature reaches 150 degrees, the contacts open.

Electronic module for controlling mechanisms

All information about the operation of the washing machine is displayed on a special digital indicator. An error code is displayed on the screen if there is any problem.

Each manufacturer develops its own modules for cars. There are exceptions to the rules, but they are rare. There is a conditional division into electronic modules of the first and second generation. Drive motors are most often controlled by first generation electronic modules. The second generation differs from other models in its expanded range of functions.

Indicator

Some modules can conduct testing in the system to identify possible errors so that they can be corrected in the future. Errors are displayed differently in machines.

There are also so-called third generation modules. They are used only for washing machines that do not have a machine command. Its function is replaced by a processor control program and a special program selector. Information is displayed using LEDs or LCD screens.

Download Rules

Before choosing a washing mode, you need to sort your items by color, type of fabric, and degree of soiling. You should not put white items with dark ones - light-colored items may be stained. It is impossible to return the color to the fabrics after this.

Before using the Indesit washing machine when washing knitted cotton clothes, do not set the temperature to high. Rinsing is also done with cold water. When temperatures change, things may lose shape or shrink in size.

Most popular programs

Indesit washing machines have many modes. Some modes are used much more often than others.

Users of Indesit washing equipment most often use the following programs:

1. Mixed things (the program is indicated by number 3 on the selector);
2. Wool (indicated by the number 14);
3. Moderately soiled non-fading synthetics (indicated by the number 9 on the selector);
4. Heavily soiled white items (number 1)
5. .Colored things (number 4);

To wash heavily soiled white items, select washing mode 1. This is done using the program selector. Use the temperature selection toggle switch to select MAX or 900C. If you don’t need to boil the laundry, you can set it to 600C. There is no need to choose a lower temperature.

The number 3 on the toggle switch indicates the “mixed things” program. This program is the most universal and is used most often than others. It is chosen when washing faded colored items or white, non-fading colored laundry. In the first case, the temperature is set to 400C, and in the second – 50-600C.

The number 4 indicates the “colored things” mode. This mode is necessary for washing lightly and moderately soiled items. The water temperature is 400C. However, this mode can be used to wash not only colored but also white items.

For synthetic items it is better to use the mode number 9, and for woolen items – number 14.

You should be careful when washing woolen items. Such an item can only be washed if permitted by its manufacturer. In other words, if the label of a wool item contains a symbol prohibiting machine washing, then it cannot be washed in a machine.

Program panel

Some machine models have electronic or mechanical controls. The panel is located on the top of the front of the instrument. On the left is a tray for detergents, an on/off button, a list of programs, a temperature regulator, and keys with additional functions.

After pawning things, the machine is connected to the network and programs are selected.

How to use the control panel of the Indesit washing machine:

1. Press the “on/off” button.
2. Select a program.
3. Determine the washing temperature.
4. Set the spin speed.
5. Upon completion of all actions, press the “start” button. During operation, the cycle phase indicators will light up alternately: wash, rinse, spin, drain, end.

You can open the drum after the “hatch lock” indicator, graphically depicted in the shape of a padlock, has completely turned off.

How to care for a household appliance?

Lack of proper care for the Indesit washing machine is fraught with such troubles as: poor quality of washing, excessive consumption of electricity and water, rapid wear of all internal and external elements.

In order to operate the washing machine for as long as possible without repair, you must adhere to certain care rules:

1. At least once every five days, wipe the body of the washing machine with a soft sponge and soapy water (helps maintain the whiteness of the plastic panels).
2. After each wash, wipe the rubber cuff dry with a cloth. Once a month, the rubber is cleaned of dirt with a soap solution.
3. After each wash, wipe the hatch door dry with a soft cloth.
4. If there are dry powder particles left in the detergent tray after washing, they must be removed with a soft brush. Additionally, once a month, the powder receptacle is removed from the housing and cleaned under running water with a brush and soap.
5. Do not accumulate dirty laundry in the washing machine drum (an unpleasant odor appears, which is very difficult to remove).
6. Once every few months, check the integrity of the inlet hose.

To extend the life of the washing machine, it is recommended to run a “cleaning” cycle once a year (at a temperature of 90°C, without dirty laundry, with washing powder, the machine starts for the longest washing mode).

You can find out how to remove the tray from the Indesit washing machine (for example, to clean it) here.

Old models of Indesit washing machines

In early models, most control panels are mechanical. The peculiarity of these devices is their shallow depth and ease of operation. Before using an old Indesit washing machine, you should make sure that the electrical appliance is safe: that there are no worn out exposed wires, that the power source is properly grounded. All Indesit washing machines have protection against leaks. However, each model range has some nuances.

Cotton 40 how long does it take Beko. Descriptions and designations of Beko washing modes

By reading the operating instructions, you can find out in detail what a particular program means. But this is not always possible if the equipment was not purchased new or the instructions are lost. Therefore, in the table below we will look at the main modes and functions of the Beko machine.

Program table: main

About the Indesit washing machine IWSB 5085

This device is designed for automatic washing of clothes, in a free-standing design with a frontal method of loading clothes. The largest loading volume is five kilograms. The maximum spin speed is 800 rpm.

Energy consumption class - A, washing - A, spinning - D. Today, most models of washing machines have a lower level of energy consumption.

Before using the Indesit IWSB 5085 washing machine, you should familiarize yourself with the built-in wash cycles.

The list of programs includes sixteen titles:

• "Jeans".
• "Express wash 15 minutes."
• "Sports".
• "Sports shoes."
• "Wool".
• "Silk".
• "Colored cotton."
• “Cotton: Heavily soiled whites, delicates, coloreds.”
• "Cotton: Heavily soiled whites, firmly dyed colours."
• "Cotton: wash + soak."
• "Cotton: Heavily soiled whites."
• "Synthetics: Heavily soiled, firmly dyed colored laundry."
• “Synthetics: lightly soiled, firmly dyed colored laundry.”
• "Rinsing".
• "Spin."
• "Drain without spinning."

A huge plus is the presence of a time saving program. This will reduce the consumption of water and detergents.

There is an error indication. They are described in detail in the user manual with explanations and solutions. The delayed start timer can be set up to 12 hours.

Dimensions of the device: width – 59.5 cm, depth – 40 cm, height – 85 cm, weight of the machine – 62.5 kilograms.

Simple model, clear controls. According to consumer reviews, it can work for a long time without breakdowns or complaints.

What does Indesit offer?

Mode is a process characterized by certain conditions. The temperature, drum rotation speed, time and goal vary. A program is a specific procedure, which, differing in washing conditions, can consist of several modes.

Basic

1. Cotton. T-shirt or cotton box drawn. The user can select options with different temperatures and durations:

• 90–95 degrees is a good option if you need to wash stained kitchen towels. The drum is fully loaded. And the cycle time is almost 3 hours.
• 60 degrees. With intensive washing, the process is shorter, since the soaking step is eliminated. Duration is reduced to 2.5 hours. This option is chosen for heavily soiled white items - tablecloths, towels, bed linen.
• 40 degrees. Recommended for colored products. Duration - about 2.5 hours.

1. Synthetics. A flask with temperature indication is shown. There are two options:

• 60 °C - 1 hour 25 minutes.
• 40 °C - gentle version, lasting 1 hour 11 minutes. Loading - 50%. This is usually 2.5–3.5 kg, depending on the model.

1. Wool. A skein of thread is drawn. For wool and cashmere items. Duration - 55 minutes. Temperature: 40°C. Spin speed is reduced.
2. Silk. The picture shows a T-shirt. For curtains made of thin fabrics, for viscose and underwear. They are washed at 30°C for 55 minutes. Load the drum by about 20% - up to 1–1.5 kg. There is no spin.

Some models may contain separate modes, without an emphasis on fabric. Washing available:

• Preliminary. Use instead of soaking. Gently rotate in slightly warm (30 °C) water.
• Daily (everyday) is a standard program for quickly washing lightly soiled items.
• Intense. For cotton and linen. Hot water - up to 95 °C. This is an analogue of “cotton 90 °C”.
• Delicate - similar to “wool”. You can wash completely different fabrics that have one thing in common - special requirements for process conditions. Wool, organza, lycra and other delicate materials are washed at 40 degrees.

Additional

They are chosen for specific items, taking into account the fabric and degree of contamination:

• Jeans. The icon matches the name. Created specifically for denim products. Wash at 40 degrees. Loading - up to 2.5 kg. Drum speed is reduced.
• Quick wash mode. The picture is a clock. The express version allows you to wash things in a quarter of an hour. Loading - about one and a half kg. Temperature: 30°C.
• Shoes. The picture shows a sneaker. Designed for sports shoes - sneakers, suede sneakers. Wash in lukewarm water, two pairs at a time. Cycle duration: 50 minutes.
• Sportswear. There are models with two options - regular and intensive. The water is heated to 30 °C. Time - 1 hour 20 minutes.

SMA "Indesit" also has special functions:

• additional rinse - intuitive designation - variations on the theme of drops and a basin of water;
• spin - a pattern in the form of a twisted spiral;
• Eco Time - reduces time and water consumption. Compatible with synthetics and cotton 40.
• easy ironing - iron drawn;
• delayed start - icon with a clock.

Characteristics of the Indesit WISL 105 machine

This model is an automatic front-loading washing machine. The maximum weight of pawned items is five kilograms. The highest spin speed is 1,000 rpm. Before using the Indesit WISL 105 washing machine, you should weigh or determine the approximate weight of the laundry. Devices with vertical loading are characterized by strong vibration and noise during spinning due to the structural features, so do not overload the drum.

There are the following additional functions: pre-wash, extra rinse and easy ironing. You can set a delayed start timer for up to 9 hours, and block the hatch from opening by children.

The panel has the following programs indicating temperature conditions:

• “Pre-wash 90 °C.”
• “Intensive wash cycle 90 °C.”
• “Regular wash 60 °C”
• “Delicate wash 40°C.”
• “Colored fabrics 30 °C.”
• “Intensive wash cycle 60 °C.”
• “Regular wash 50°C.”
• “Delicate fabrics 40 °C.”
• “Everyday wash 30 minutes, 30°C.”
• “Wool 40°C.”
• “Silk 30 °C.”

Dimensions of the household appliance: 59.5 x 40 x 85 centimeters. The disadvantage is the lack of a display indicating the time until the end of the cycle.

Special modes in popular Indesit models

• WG1035txc. A distinctive feature of this modification is the presence of additional settings for each main program. For example, not just “synthetics”, but several options - with fabric softening, anti-shedding and for durable colored products. Additionally, automatic addition of softening agents is installed.
• IWDC 6105. There is a non-standard “light sports” option - for washing lightly soiled sportswear for fitness, yoga or swimming. There is a “quick dry wash” - it quickly washes and dries things. Half load. Ready time: 15 minutes.
• WISL 105. Only one additional option - “everyday wash at 30 °C”. Applicable to synthetics with minor stains. Allows you to save water and electricity. It is recommended to use liquid detergents.
• WISL 102. In addition to “daily care 30 degrees”, there is also “light ironing” - its activation depends on the tolerance of the selected program, load and temperature.
• WIT 60. Budget version without additional options. But there is a “water stop” function.
• WIUN 102. There is “daily washing of synthetics” at 30 degrees.

Useful video:

A distinctive feature of the Indesit model range is its conservative control panel. It is easy to understand, since almost every icon is duplicated with an inscription. Simple operation is the key to “mutual understanding” between the user and the technology.

Briefly about the Indesit WS105TX washing machine

This model is another representative of the Italian brand. Clothes loading type: frontal. The maximum weight of laundry items is 5 kilograms. The highest spin speed is 1,000 rpm. Water consumption per wash cycle is 52 liters.

How to use the Indesit WS105TX washing machine:

1. Sort laundry.
2. Place items in the machine drum.
3. Plug in.
4. Pour washing powder, bleach, and conditioner into the trays designated for each product.
5. Select the desired program, additional rinse, number of spin revolutions.
6. Press the “Start” button.
7. At the end of washing, you need to unplug the appliance and remove the laundry.
8. Rinse the trays to remove any remaining powder, remove moisture from the rubber band near the machine drum, and leave the door open for ventilation.

Washing programs include: “Economy”, “Express”, “Stain removal”, “Wrinkle prevention”, “Washing wool”, “Delicate fabrics”. There is a delayed start timer. The dimensions of the machine are: width - 60 cm, depth - 54 cm, height - 85 centimeters.

Classes of washing machines by type of washing

When classifying such machines, letter class indications are used. There are special test washing modes for this.

The highest class is A; machines with these types of designations are of the highest quality. Very close to them are machines with class B.

Quite often you can buy a device from a good manufacturer from a not particularly popular manufacturer with class A at a fairly budget price, and a branded product with class B is much more expensive.

Class C machines wash out medium-type stains, which is why they are quite cheap. All devices that are below class C will not accept even moderate pollution.

The class also assumes the number of drum revolutions during spinning. A high number determines the high class of the machine. When choosing it for yourself, you need to choose a machine with an optimal spin mode, not necessarily the highest - as a rule, it is very rarely used.

High-speed machines have large volumes, and they are quite difficult to install in small apartments.

Washing machines "Indesit" with vertical loading. How to use correctly

The purchase of washing devices with this type of storage is due to the small amount of space in the room for installing the machine. The disadvantages of the models are a higher noise level compared to machines with a horizontal loading method, and limited weight of things.

The maximum weight of items is 7 kilograms. The spin speed can be 1,200 rpm. Indesit ITW E 71252 G machines have built-in leakage protection; the drum volume is 42 liters. At the end of the wash, a beep sounds. The delayed start timer is 24 hours.

The list of programs consists of 14 items. Among them there are special ones: “Children’s things”, “Bed linen”, “Jeans”. Additional functions: “Rinse”, “Easy ironing”. The machine is equipped with a screen that displays the time until the end of the wash.

How to set the desired mode?

The selection is made using the programmer knob. There are inscriptions and icons around the selector switch. On older models there are no verbal designations - only icons, hence the problems with choice. It happens that the owners of the machines do not understand the images, then they need instructions to decipher the symbols. In the new models, the manufacturer took this omission into account - all icons are duplicated with words.

Before you set the mode, you need to sort the things that you are going to wash. Evaluate them by type of fabric, color, degree of soiling. Taking these positions into account, a decision is made: choose a ready-made program or customize your own. If preference falls on the second option, then the user selects:

• temperature;
• duration of the process;
• rotational speed.

Whether a ready-made program is included or your own is being configured, the user can add additionally:

• soak;
• rinsing;
• light ironing;
• spin

The process can be delayed for a certain time, depending on the duration of the timer. Typically, the maximum delayed start time is 24 hours. Descriptions of the modes can be read in the instructions.

Useful tips on the operation of washing appliances

In order for the Indesit washing machine to serve for a long time, you should adhere to some rules:

1. Do not overload the drum.
2. It is recommended to use the type of detergent indicated on the clothing label. It is forbidden to add hair shampoo or hand washing powder - excessive foam can damage the device.
3. Be sure to maintain a temperature that matches the composition of the fabric. Otherwise, the item may become unsuitable for wear, lose color and shape.
4. If loud sounds or strong vibrations occur during the spin process, you should, if possible, stop the cycle and set the machine level. An incorrectly adjusted device may break due to strong vibrations.

Before using the Indesit washing machine regularly, it is recommended that you read the operating instructions. Early models are distinguished by ease of operation and high build quality. Many washing devices, according to customer reviews, have been working for more than ten years. The disadvantages of old machines are the absence of sound at the end of the wash and the absence of an electronic display indicating the end of the operating time.

Current models have a number of modern functions: “Easy ironing”, “Jeans”, “Children’s clothing”. To reduce the consumption of water, electricity, detergents, as well as personal time, it is worth choosing devices with economical washing.

Regardless of the year of manufacture, it is important to know how to use the Indesit automatic washing machine correctly. This will save time and money due to the longevity of the device and the absence of breakdowns during operation.

Mode selection

To select the required washing mode, the switch knob is scrolled to a certain digital value. Most often , next to it, on the control panel, the decoding of digital codes is indicated .

If there is nothing else on the panel except icons and numbers, the following information will help you install the desired program.

Decoding of digital values:

• “1” – washing cotton items with pre-soaking (needed for especially dirty items);
• “2” – washing is also intended for heavily soiled natural cotton products, but the process takes place in a more intensive mode;
• “3” is a regular wash for cotton items, while 4 is a more gentle option;
• Programs “5” and “6” are intended for synthetic items (5 is intensive, and 6 is more gentle washing);
• “7” – for delicate fabrics;
• “8” and “9” - economical and super-fast washes, respectively;
• Positions “10”, “11” and “12” mean rinsing, draining and spinning.

Explanation of symbols:

• 
  a box of cotton or a T-shirt - “cotton” mode;

• flask - “synthetic” mode;
• skein of thread or sweater - “wool” mode;
• flower or T-shirt - “silk” mode;
• trousers - “jeans” mode;
• small iron - light ironing mode;
• “hands over basin” symbol – “hand wash” mode. The program simulates gentle hand washing and does not injure the fabric during the task.

The selected mode can be terminated urgently if necessary.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Press the “Start/Stop” button and hold until the washing machine stops completely.
2. Press the “Start/Stop” button again and hold for five seconds.

Result: the process of draining the water starts, after which you can select the desired mode and restart the washing machine.

It is strictly forbidden to stop the washing process by turning off the appliance from the power supply. Not only will the washing machine resume working on the previous program after being plugged into the network, but a sudden stop can cause serious malfunctions in the control module.

How to restart the Indesit washing machine, read here, why and how to reset the program correctly - here, about operating modes - here.