Indesit PWE 8168 S Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 6

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Description of the washing 

machine

Control panel

TEMPERATURE

 

button

WASH 

CYCLE 

SELECTOR 

KNOB

Detergent dispenser drawer

ON/OFF

 

button

SPIN

 

button 

START/PAUSE

 

button and indicator 

light

DISPLAY

DELAY 
TIMER 

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 washing 
machine 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.

DELAY TIMER   

button: press to set a delayed start 

for the selected wash cycle; the delay period appears on 
the display. 

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 washing machine, 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.

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Summary of Contents for PWE 8168 S

Page 1: ...cycles Wash options 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...

Page 2: ...ture 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...

Page 3: ...cket 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 Re...

Page 4: ...sing 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 out...

Page 5: ...imum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 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 60456 programme 1 tem...

Page 6: ...e 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 DELAY TIMER button press to set a delayed st...

Page 7: ...elected After 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 min...

Page 8: ...the option will not be activated If the selected option is not compatible with a previously selected one the indicator light corresponding to the first function selected will flash and only the secon...

Page 9: ...advantage both to the environment and to your energy bill Instead intensified wash action and water optimisation ensure great wash results in the same average time of a standard cycle For the best was...

Page 10: ...an 2 pairs simultaneously 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 w...

Page 11: ...pull on the power supply cable when unplugging the appliance from the electricity socket Hold the plug and pull Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the machine is in operation Do not touc...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...of the drain hose is too low It must be fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor see Installation The drain hose is connected incorrectly to the sink trap allowing water to run into th...

Page 14: ...itch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch back on again If the problem persists contact Technical Assistance Centre The machine requires a service wash Run a 9...

Page 15: ...allation 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 re...

Page 16: ...448 225 225 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 y...

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