Indesit PWC 8148 W Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 6

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Detergent dispenser drawer:

 used to dispense deter-

gents and washing additives (

see “Detergents and laundry”

).

ON/OFF

 

button: switches the washing machine on and off.

WASH CYCLE 

knob: programmes the wash cycles. Du-

ring the wash cycle, the knob does not move. 

FUNCTION

 

buttons with indicator light

used to select the 

available functions. The indicator light corresponding to the 
selected function will remain lit.

TEMPERATURE 

button: sets the temperature or the cold 

wash cycle (

see “Personalisation”

).

SPIN 

button: sets the spin speed or exclude the spin cycle 

completely (

see “Personalisation”

).

DELAY TIMER 

button: delays the start of the wash cycle 

by up to 9 hours. 
Press the button repeatedly until the indicator light corre-
sponding to the desired delay time turns on. 
When the button is pressed for the fourth time, the option 
will be deactivated. 

N.B.:

 once the START/PAUSE button has been pressed, 

the delay time can only be modified by decreasing it until 
the set programme is launched. 

This option is available on all programmes.

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS 

indicator lights:

 

used to 

monitor the progress of the wash cycle.
The illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in 
progress.

DOOR LOCKED 

indicator light: indicates whether the 

door may be opened or not

 (see next page)

.

START/PAUSE

 button with indicator light: starts or tem-

porarily interrupts the wash cycles.

N.B.

 To pause the wash cycle in progress, press this 

button; the corresponding indicator light will flash orange, 
while the indicator light for the current wash cycle phase 
will remain lit in a fixed manner. If the DOOR LOCKED   
indicator light is switched off, the door may be opened.
To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was inter-
rupted, press this button again.

Standby mode

This washing machine, in compliance with new energy 
saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby 
system which is enabled after a few minutes if no activity is 
detected. Press the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the 
machine to start up again.

Description of the washing 

machine and starting a wash cycle

Control panel

WASH CYCLE PROGRESS 

indicator lights

DOOR LOCKED

 

indicator light

START/

PAUSE

 

button with 

indicator light

Detergent dispenser drawer

ON/OFF

 

button

WASH CYCLE

 

knob

DELAY TIMER 

button

INDICATOR 

LIGHTS

TEMPERATURE

 

button

SPIN 

button

FUNCTION 

buttons with 

indicator lights

Summary of Contents for PWC 8148 W

Page 1: ...Functions Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Garments requiring special care Load balancing system Precautions and tips 11 General safety Disposal Opening the...

Page 2: ...hout resting it up against walls furniture cabinets or anything else 2 If the floor is not perfectly level compensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjusta ble front feet see figur...

Page 3: ...e plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use Before using the appliance please read the instructions below WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY...

Page 4: ...NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN YELLOW EARTH E Disposing of the appliance When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispo...

Page 5: ...maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Energy rated programmes according to regulation EN 60456 programme 1...

Page 6: ...nitor the progress of the wash cycle The illuminated indicator light shows which phase is in progress DOOR LOCKED indicator light indicates whether the door may be opened or not see next page START PA...

Page 7: ...ndicator light is on the porthole door is locked to prevent it from being opened make sure the indicator light is off before opening the door To open the door during a running wash cycle press the STA...

Page 8: ...oiled whites 90 1400 8 164 1 White Cotton 1 heavily soiled whites and resistant colours 60 1400 8 180 1 White Cotton 2 heavily soiled whites and delicate colours 40 1400 8 147 2 Cotton heavily soiled...

Page 9: ...ype of wash cycle desired Intense vigorous wash cycle for garments with a heavy soil level Perform standard wash cycle for garments with a normal soil level Fast quick wash cycle for garments with a l...

Page 10: ...wool and silk items using a cold cycle up to a maximum load of 3 kg Wool all wool garments can be washed using programme 9 even those carrying the hand wash only label For best results use special det...

Page 11: ...rum is empty Disposal Disposing of the packaging materials observe local regulations so that the packaging may be re used The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment...

Page 12: ...not require any maintenance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre chamber which protects the pump situated in its bottom part Make sure the wash cycle has finished and u...

Page 13: ...100 cm from the floor see Installation The free end of the hose is under water see Installation The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe If the problem persists even after these che...

Page 14: ...ed Technical Assistance Centre using the telephone number provided on the guarantee certificate Always request the assistance of authorised technicians Have the following information to hand the type...

Page 15: ...a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filt...

Page 16: ...throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www indesitservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Indesit ownership To activate your free...

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