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Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data

Description of the washing machine 

and starting a wash cycle, 6-7

Control panel
Indicator lights
Starting a wash cycle

Wash cycles, 8

Table of wash cycles

Personalisation, 9

Setting the temperature
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

Care and maintenance, 12

Cutting off the water or electricity supply
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose

Troubleshooting, 13-14

Assistance, 15-16

IWB 5123

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

English,1

GB

Summary of Contents for IWB 5123

Page 1: ...emperature 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 Care and maintenance 12 Cutting off the water or electricity supply Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump ...

Page 2: ...ithout 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 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 preven...

Page 3: ...ce the socket or the plug Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can 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...

Page 4: ...f 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 thunderstorms When the washing machine is installed the ...

Page 5: ...hine Water connection maximum pressure 1 MPa 10 bar minimum pressure 0 05 MPa 0 5 bar drum capacity 46 litres Spin speed up to 1200 rotations per minute Energy rated pro grammes accor ding to regulation EN 60456 programme 1 temperature 60 C using a load of 5 kg This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2002 96 EC 2006 95 EC Low Voltage ...

Page 6: ...ee 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 cy...

Page 7: ... to the enabled option will remain lit Door locked indicator light When the indicator 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 wait approximately 3 minutes To open the door during a running wash cycle press the START PAUSE button the door may be opened once the DOOR LOCKED indicator light turns off Starting...

Page 8: ...35 1 White Cotton 2 heavily soiled whites and delicate colours 40 1200 5 130 2 Cotton heavily soiled whites and resistant colours 60 1200 5 3 25 130 105 3 Coloured Cottons 3 lightly soiled whites and delicate colours 40 1200 5 3 25 90 80 4 Cotton heavily soiled whites and resistant colours 30 1200 5 3 25 85 75 5 Synthetics heavily soiled resistant colours 50 800 2 5 2 80 70 Special 6 Wool for wool...

Page 9: ...ics refer to the Table of wash cycles enables you to wash in less time thereby saving water and electricity We suggest using a liquid detergent suitably measured out to the load quantity This function may not be used in conjunction with wash cycles 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Intensive Wash Because a greater quantity of water is used in the initial phase of the cycle and because of the increased cycle d...

Page 10: ... max 5 kg Synthetic fabrics max 2 5 kg Delicate fabrics max 2 kg Wool max 1 kg Silk max 1 kg How much does your laundry weigh 1 sheet 400 500 g 1 pillow case 150 200 g 1 tablecloth 400 500 g 1 bathrobe 900 1200 g 1 towel 150 250 g Garments requiring special care Wool all wool garments can be washed using programme 6 even those carrying the hand wash only label For best results use special detergen...

Page 11: ...event accidental opening If the appliance breaks down do not under any circum stances 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 ...

Page 12: ... from forming Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance Sometimes small items such as coins or buttons may fall into the pre cham ber which protects the pump situated in its bottom part Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance To access the pre chamber 1 using a screwdriver remove the cover panel on the lo...

Page 13: ... the house The inlet valve filter is blocked The START PAUSE button has not been pressed The top 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 the machine the drain hose must be positioned higher than the bottom of the sink to prevent water flowing ...

Page 14: ...the fill hose is missing the rubber washer The drain hose is not fixed in properly Switch off the machine and unplug it wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again If the problem persists contact the Technical Assistance Service The machine requires a service wash Run a 90 degree wash cycle with deter gent and no laundry The door will not open until the door lock indicator lig...

Page 15: ...f 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 offers you...

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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