Quick Guide GB

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A INDESIT PRODUCT

In order to receive a more complete assistance, Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.
please register your product on Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed.
www.indesit.com/register For more detailed instructions on how to remove them, see the Installation Guide.

CONTROL PANEL
1. ON/OFF button 1 2 3 4
2. OPTION buttons and indicator lights
3. START/PAUSE button and indicator light
4. WASH CYCLE PHASE/ DELAY TIMER indicator lights
5. DOOR LOCKED indicator light
6. SPIN knob
7. TEMPERATURE knob
8. WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB
9. Detergent dispenser drawer

9 8 7 6 5
WASH CYCLE TABLE
Maximum load 8 kg Detergents and Recommended

temperature °C
consumption
dampness %

Total water l
Power input in off mode 0.5 W / in left-on mode 8 W Additives detergent

Residual

Laundry
Energy
kWh
Fabric

(**)
Maxim

Powder
Temperature Max. Wash

Liquid
Duration softener
Wash cycle spin load
(kg) (h : m)
Setting Range (r.p.m.) 2 3
1 White 60°C – 90°C 1200 8 2:35     55 1.79 89 55
2 Mix Colours 40°C – 40°C 1200 8 1:55   –  – – – –
3 Synthetics (3) 40°C – 60°C 1200 4 2:55     35 0.80 55 43
4 Cotton (2) 40°C – 60°C 1200 8 3:55     49 1.10 97 45
5 Delicate 30°C – 30°C 0 1 1:10   –  – – – –
6 Wool 40°C – 40°C 800 1.5 1:25   –  – – – –
7 Mix Light 20°C – 20°C 1000 8 2:00   –  – – – –
8 Rapid 20’ 20°C – 20°C 800 1.5 0:20   –  – – – –
9 Sport Intensive 30°C – 30°C 600 3 1:25   –  – – – –
10 Sport Light 30°C – 30°C 600 3 1:00   –  - - - –
11 Sport Shoes 30°C – 30°C 600 Max. 0:50 – – – – –
2 Pairs   
12 Jeans 40°C – 40°C 800 3.5 1:10   –  – – – –
1151 8 3:30     53 1.00 56 35
13 Eco 40-60 (1) 40°C 40°C 1151 4 2:45     53 0.65 50 36
1151 2 2:10     53 0.45 38 34
14 20°C 20°C – 20°C 1200 8 1:50   –  55 0.14 78 22
15 Rinse+Spin – – 1200 8 0:55 –  – – – – – –
16 Spin+Drain * – – 1200 8 0:10 – – – – – – – –
 Required dosage  Optional dosage
The cycle duration indicated on the display or instruction manual is an estimate based on For all testing institutes:
standard conditions. The actual duration may vary in relation to several factors, such as the 2) Long cotton cycle: set cycle 4 at a temperature of 40°C.
temperature and pressure of the incoming water, ambient temperature, amount of detergent, 3) Long synthetics cycle: set cycle 3 at a temperature of 40°C.
load quantity and type, load balancing and any additional options selected. The values given * By selecting the 16 cycle and excluding the spin cycle, the washing machine will drain only.
for programmes other than the Eco 40-60 programme are indicative only.
1) Eco 40-60 - Test wash cycle in compliance with EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/2014. ** After programme end and spinning with maximum selectable spin speed, in default
The most efficient programme in terms of energy and water consumption for washing programme setting.
normally soiled cotton laundry.
Note: for the Eco 40-60 program in the WASH CYCLE TABLE the value of the maximum
effective spin is shown.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER

1.
1. Top Compartment 1:
2. Detergent dispenser drawer
2. 3. Do not pour detergent into the compartment 1.
Detergent should only be poured into the
3. Control panel compartment 2.
4. Handle Compartment 2: Washing detergent (powder 3
5. Porthole door 4. or liquid) 2
Liquid detergent should only be poured in 1
6. Drain pump (behind the plinth) 5. immediately prior to the start of the wash cycle.
7. Plinth (removable) Compartment 3: Additives (fabric softener, etc.)
6. The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
8. Adjustable feet (2)
7.
! Use powder detergent for white cotton
garments, for pre-washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
8. ! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.
WASH CYCLES Wash cycle phase indicator lights
Follow the instructions on the symbols of the garment’s wash Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the
care label. The value indicated in the symbol is the maximum indicator lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle
recommended temperature for washing the garment. is currently in progress.
White Wash
Extremely soiled whites.
Mix Colours Rinse
A 40°C cycle that helps to preserve colours, suitable for cotton or
synthetic coloured garments. It allows for reducing electricity
consumption for heating the water while guaranteeing good washing Spin
results. Suitable for lightly soiled garments.
Synthetics Drain
Specific for synthetic items. If the dirt is difficult to remove, the
temperature can be increased up to 60° and powder detergent can be End of wash cycle
used too.
Cotton DOOR LOCKED INDICATOR
Suitable for washing towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of When lit, the symbol indicates that the door is locked. To prevent any
resistant linen and cotton that are moderately to heavily soiled. damage, wait until the symbol turns off before opening the door.
Delicate
use programme 5 to wash very delicate garments. It is advisable to turn To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE
the garments inside out before washing them. For best results, use liquid button ; if the symbol is off, the door can be opened.
detergent on delicate garments. FIRST-TIME USE
Wool Once the appliance has been installed, and before it is used for the first
all wool garments can be washed using programme 6, even those
carrying the “hand-wash only” label. For best results, use special time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, by setting the “1”
detergents and do not exceed 1.5 kg of laundry. cycle.
Mix Light DAILY USE
ideal for mixed loads (cotton and synthetics) with a normal soil level. The
effective performance levels achieved at cold temperatures are Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the
guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at varying speed, “TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS” section.
across set average intervals. - Press the ON/OFF button ; the START/PAUSE indicator light will
Rapid 20’ flash slowly green.
ideal for refreshing and washing lightly soiled garments in a few minutes. - Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the
It lasts just 20 minutes and therefore saves both time and energy. It can maximum load quantity indicated in the Wash Cycle Table.
be used to wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and - Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the
silk), with a maximum load of 1.5 kg. relevant compartments as described in “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER”
Sport Intensive
is for washing heavily soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, section.
etc.); for best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load - Close the door.
indicated in the “Wash Cycle Table”. - Select the desired wash cycle.
Sport Light - Set the washing temperature.
is for washing lightly soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); - Set the spin speed.
for best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load - Select the desired options.
indicated in the “Wash Cycle Table”. We recommend using a liquid - Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle; the relative
detergent and dosage suitable for a half-load. indicator light will light up steady green and the door will lock ( symbol on).
Sport Shoes
is for washing sports shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 PAUSING A CYCLE
pairs simultaneously. To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button again; the
Jeans indicator light will flash amber. If the symbol is not lit, the door may be
Turn garments inside-out before washing and use a liquid detergent. opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was
Eco 40-60
For washing normally soiled cotton garments declared to be washable at interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.
40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle. This is the standard cotton OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY
programme and the most efficient in terms of water and energy Once a cycle starts, the symbol turns on to signal that the door cannot
consumption.
20°C be opened. While a wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To
For washing lightly soiled cotton garments, at a temperature of 20 °C. open the door while a cycle is under way, for example, to add or remove
Rinse+Spin garments, press the START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle; the
designed for rinsing and spinning. indicator light will flash amber. If the symbol is not lit, the door may be
Spin+Drain opened. Press the START/PAUSE button again to continue the cycle.
designed to spin and drain the water. CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE
To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washing machine
using the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will flash
INDICATOR LIGHTS amber), then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE
The indicator lights provide important information. This is what they can tell you: button again.
Delayed start ! To cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the ON/OFF
If the DELAY TIMER function has been activated, after the wash cycle has button. The cycle will be stopped and the machine will switch off.
been started the indicator light corresponding to the selected delay
period will begin to flash: END OF THE CYCLE
Once the cycle terminates the END indicator light will light up; when the
indicator light switches off, the door may be opened. If you do not
press ON/OFF button, the washing machine will switch off
automatically after about a 10 minutes. Close the water tap, open the
door and unload the washing machine. Leave the door ajar to allow the
drum to dry.
OPTIONS
- If the selected function is not compatible with the programmed wash
As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and the cycle, the corresponding indicator light will flash and the function will
corresponding indicator light will flash: not be activated.
- If the selected function is not compatible with another function which
has been selected previously, the indicator light corresponding to the first
function selected will flash and only the second function will be activated;
the indicator light corresponding to the enabled option will remain lit.
Time Saver
Selecting this option enables you to suitably adjust drum rotation,
temperature and water to a reduced load of lightly soiled cotton and
synthetic fabrics. Time Saver enables you to wash in less time thereby
The set programme will start once the selected time delay has expired. saving water and electricity. We suggest using a liquid detergent suitably
measured out to the load quantity.
 Check the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If it is cracked or broken, it
The function saves energy by not heating the water used to must be replaced: during wash cycles, the high pressure of the water
wash your laundry - an advantage both to the environment and to your could suddenly split the hose open.
energy bill. Instead, intensified wash action and water optimisation ! Never use hoses that have already been used.
ensure great wash results in the same average time of a standard cycle. LOAD BALANCING SYSTEM
For the best washing results we recommend the usage of a liquid detergent. Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations before every spin and
Extra Rinse to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously
By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If,
detergent removal is guaranteed. It is particularly useful for sensitive skin. after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine
Delay Timer spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the
This timer delays the start time of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours. washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning. To
Press the button repeatedly until the indicator light corresponding to the encourage improved load distribution and balance, we recommend small
desired delay time switches on. The fifth time the button is pressed, the and large garments are mixed in the load.
function will be disabled. ACCESSORIES
N.B. Once the START/PAUSE button has been pressed, the delay time
Contact our Technical Assistance Service to check whether the following
can only be modified by decreasing it until launching the set programme.
accessories are available for this washing machine model.
Temperature
Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Wash Stacking kit
Cycle Table). With this accessory you can secure the tumble dryer to the upper part of
The temperature may be lowered, or even set to a cold wash . your washing machine to save space and facilitate loading and unloading
The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a of the tumble dryer.
temperature which is higher than the maximum value set for each wash TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
cycle. Do not lift the washing machine by gripping it from the upper section.
Spin Unplug the appliance and close the water tap. Check that the door and
Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the selected wash cycle. detergent dispenser drawer are tightly closed. Detach the filling hose
The spin speed may be lowered, or the spin cycle can be excluded from the water tap then detach the drain hose. Empty all the water
altogether by selecting the symbol . remaining in the hoses and secure the latter so that they do not get
The washing machine will automatically prevent you from selecting a spin damaged during transport. Apply the transport bolts back on. Repeat, in
speed which is higher than the maximum speed set for each wash cycle. reverse order, the transport bolt removal procedure described in the
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS “Health & Safety and Installation Guides”.
Divide the laundry according to:
Type of fabric (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, garments to be
hand-washed). Colour (separate coloured garments from whites, wash new
coloured garments separately). Delicates (small garments – such as nylon
stockings – and items with hooks – such as bras: insert them in a fabric bag).
Empty the pockets:
Objects such as coins or lighters can damage the washing machine and
the drum. Check all buttons.
Follow the dosage recommendation / additives
It optimizes the cleaning result, it avoids irritating residues of surplus
detergent in your laundry and it saves money by avoiding waste of
surplus detergent.
Use low temperature and longer duration
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are
generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.
Observe the load sizes
Load your washing machine up to the capacity indicated in the
“Wash Cycle Table” table to save water and energy.
Noise and remaining moisture content
They are influenced by the spinning speed: the higher the spinning speed
in the spinning phase, the higher the noise and the lower the remaining
moisture content.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washing machine
off and disconnect it from the mains power. Do not use flammable liquids to
clean the washing machine. Clean and maintain your washing machine
periodically (at least 4 times per year).
Disconnect the water and power supplies
Close the water tap after every wash. This will limit wear on the hydraulic
system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks.
Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all
maintenance work.
Clean the washing machine
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.
Clean the detergent dispenser drawer
Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated
frequently.
Care for the door and drum
Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant
odours from forming.
Clean the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a auto-cleaning pump that does not require
any maintenance. Small items (such as coins or buttons) may sometimes fall
into the protective pre-chamber situated at the base of the pump.
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. remove the cover panel on the front of the machine by first pressing it
in the centre then pushing downwards on both sides to extract it;
2. loosen the drainage pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise: it is
normal for some water to leak out;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the cover back on;
5. put the panel back in place, making sure the hooks slot in place before
pushing the panel onto the appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The washing machine may occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service, make sure that the problem cannot be easily
solved using the following list.

Anomalies Possible causes / Solution

The washing machine does The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not sufficiently to make contact.
not start. There is no power in the house.
The washing machine door is not closed properly.
The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.
The wash cycle does not start. The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
The water tap has not been opened.
A delay has been set for the start time.
The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.
The hose is bent.
The machine does not fill with
water or the indicator light The water tap has not been opened.
for the first wash cycle stage There is no water supply in the house.
flashes rapidly.
The pressure is too low.
The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor.
The free end of the hose is immersed in water.
The washing machine The wall drainage system does not have a breather pipe.
continuously loads and
unloads water. 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 home is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems relating
to back-siphonage, causing the washing machine to fill with water and drain continuously. Special anti-siphon
valves are available in shops and help to prevent this inconvenience.
The cycle does not include drainage: with certain cycles it must be started manually.
The washing machine does
The drain hose is bent.
not drain or spin.
The drainage duct is clogged.
The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation.
The washing machine
vibrates a lot during the spin The washing machine is not level.
cycle.
The washing machine is tucked between furniture cabinets and the wall.
The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly.
The washing machine leaks. The detergent dispenser drawer is obstructed.
The drain hose is not properly attached.
The “Options” indicator lights
and the “START/PAUSE”
indicator light flash, while
Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again.
one of the “phase in progress”
If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service .
indicator lights and the “door
locked” indicator light will
remain lit in a fixed manner.
The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should be marked with “for washing machine use” or “hand
There is too much foam. wash and machine wash” or similar).
Too much detergent was used.

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400011555002