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Description of the washer-dryer

Control panel

TEMPERATURE

button

WASH

CYCLE

SELECTOR

KNOB

Detergent dispenser drawer

ON/OFF

button

SPIN

button

START/PAUSE

button  and  indicator

light

DISPLAY

DRYING

button

OPTION

buttons  and

indicator  lights

DOOR

LOCKED

indicator  light

Detergent  dispenser  drawer:

  used  to  dispense

detergents  and  washing  additives  (

  see  “Detergents

and  laundry”

).

ON/OFF

   button: press this briefly to switch the

machine on or off. The START/PAUSE indicator light

which flashes slowly in a blue colour shows that the

machine is switched on. To switch off the washer-

dryer during the wash cycle, press and hold the

button for approximately 3 seconds; if the button is

pressed briefly or accidentally the machine will not

switch off.

If the machine is switched off during a wash cycle,

this wash cycle will be cancelled.

WASH  CYCLE  SELECTOR  KNOB

:

 used to set the

desired wash cycle (see “

Table of programmes and

wash  cycles

”).

OPTION

 

buttons  and  indicator  lights:

 

press  to

select the available options. The indicator light

corresponding to the selected option will remain lit.

SPIN   

button: press to reduce or completely

exclude the spin cycle; the value appears on the

display.

TEMPERATURE  

 

button: press to reduce or

completely  exclude  the  temperature;  the  value

appears on the display.

DRYING 

button

 

:

 press to decrease or exclude

drying; the selected drying level or time will appear on

the display 

(see "How to run a wash cycle or a drying

cycle").

START/PAUSE 

 button and indicator light: when

the blue indicator light flashes slowly, press the button

to  start  a  wash  cycle.  Once  the  cycle  has  begun  the

indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. To

pause  the  wash  cycle,  press  the  button  again;  the
indicator light will flash in an amber colour. If the 

symbol is not illuminated, the door may be opened. To

start the wash cycle from the point at which it was

interrupted,  press  the  button  again.

DOOR LOCKED 

 indicator light:

The lit symbol indicates that the door is locked. To

prevent any damage, wait until the symbol turns off

before opening the door.

To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press

the  START/PAUSE  button;  if  the  DOOR  LOCKED 

symbol is switched off the door may be opened.

Standby  mode

This  washer-dryer,  in  compliance  with  new  energy

saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby

system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no

activity  is  detected.  Press  the  ON-OFF  button  briefly

and wait for the machine to start up again.

Summary of Contents for PWDE 81680 S

Page 1: ... Detergents and laundry 10 Detergent dispenser drawer Preparing the laundry Special wash cycles Precautions and advice 11 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually Care and maintenance 12 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the washer dryer Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Troubleshooting 13 Service and Gua...

Page 2: ...ting 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 adjustable front feet see figure the angle of inclination measured in relation to the worktop must not exceed 2 Levelling the machine correctly will provide it with stability help to avoid vibrations and excessive noise and prevent it from ...

Page 3: ...be 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 A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacing the fuse When replacing a faulty fuse a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re fitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug mu...

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 dispose of it as described above The washing machine should not be installed in an outdoor environment not even when the area is sheltered because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and ...

Page 5: ...essure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 62 litres Spin speed up to 1600 rotations per minute Energy rated programmes according to regulation EN 50229 Wash programme 1 temperature 60 C using a load of 8 kg Drying first drying cycle performed with a 2 kg load by selecting the drying level A1 IRON Second drying cycle performed with a 6 kg load selecting the maximum drying level A4 EXTRA This appliance ...

Page 6: ...de the spin cycle the value appears on the display TEMPERATURE button press to reduce or completely exclude the temperature the value appears on the display DRYING button press to decrease or exclude drying the selected drying level or time will appear on the display see How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle START PAUSE button and indicator light when the blue indicator light flashes slowly pr...

Page 7: ...r a maximum of 10 minutes the hour glass icon remains lit in a fixed manner and the final amount of time remaining is displayed The hour glass icon will then switch off approximately 1 minute after the final amount of time remaining has appeared The phases scheduled for the selected cycle and once the cycle has begun the current phase of the wash cycle and drying cycle if applicable appear in sect...

Page 8: ...d 180 minutes Max load 4 kg If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater than the maximum stated load see adjacent table of programmes perform the wash cycle and when the cycle is complete divide the garments into groups and put some of them back in the drum At this point follow the instructions provided for a Drying only cycle Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load A c...

Page 9: ...sh results in the same average time of a standard cycle For the best washing results we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent It cannot be used in conjunction with wash cycles 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Delayed start To set a delayed start for the selected cycle press the corresponding button repeatedly until the required delay period has been reached When this option is enabled the corresponding ind...

Page 10: ...ntees maximum care is taken of the garments and minimises the formation of creases A B C Wool wash cycle 7 can be used to wash all woollen garments in the machine even those carrying the hand wash only label To achieve the best results use a special detergent and do not exceed the maximum load of 2 kg Delicates use special wash cycle 8 to wash all silk garments We recommend the use of special dete...

Page 11: ... access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to repair it yourself Always keep children well away from the appliance while it is operating The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle If the appliance has to be moved work in a group 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 laundry into the washer...

Page 12: ...oes not require any maintenance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the protective pre chamber at the base of the pump Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance To access the pre chamber 1 Take off the cover panel on the front of the machine by first pressing it in the centre and then pushing downwards on both sides until you can remove it see figures ...

Page 13: ...ther pipe If the problem persists even after these checks turn off the water tap switch the appliance off and contact the Technical Assistance Service If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building there may be problems relating to water drainage causing the washer dryer to fill with water and drain continuously Special anti draining valves are available in shops and help to prevent t...

Page 14: ...ed If this is not the case contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre Always request the assistance of authorised technicians Have the following information to hand the type of problem the appliance model Mod the serial number S N This information can be found on the data plate applied to the rear of the washer dryer and can also be found on the front of the appliance by opening the door ...

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 filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES 5 Year Parts Guarantee Indesit also...

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 5 year parts guarantee you must register your appliance with us UK 08448 24 24 24 Republic of Ireland 01 230 0800 www indesitservice co uk Indesit Company UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Inde...

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