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Service Manual UK
Indesit
Company
English
FIRST WASH CYCLE / CLEANING THE MACHINE
Cleaning the Washing Machine
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The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked
in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
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The washing machine has a 'Auto Clean' programme for its internal parts that
must be run with
no load in the drum.
To help the wash cycle you may want to use either the detergent (i.e. a
quantity 10% the quantity specified for lightly-soiled garments) or
special additives to clean the washing machine. We recommend
running a cleaning programme every 40 wash cycles.
To start the programme press button A for 5 seconds (see figure).
The programme will start automatically and will run for about 70
minutes. To stop the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.
Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Successful washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent
will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your
appliance and contribute to environmental pollution.
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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.
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Do not use hand washing detergents; they create too much foam.
Open the detergent dispenser drawer and pour in the detergent or
washing additive, as follows.
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Do not pour detergent into the middle compartment (*). Detergent
should only be poured into the compartment 1.
Compartment 1: Detergent for the wash cycle (powder or liquid)
If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic
partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage.
If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B.
Compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
A
Compartment 1
Compartment 2
A
B
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