Indesit is a well-known brand of household appliances. At the beginning of the twentieth century, in the Italian city of Fabriano, the company began to work on the production of scales Industrie Merloni. In 1985, she acquired the Indesit brand known to Europeans. In 2014, Virpul acquired a controlling stake and became the owner of an Italian company.
In the home appliance market of the Russian Federation, the European brand has one of the leading sales positions. Many are attracted by the durability of devices, high performance, the efficiency of electric energy consumption. For trouble-free operation during the period of operation, some rules should be followed.
Connection Rules
After purchase and transportation, the washing machine is unpacked and installed. Before connecting, you should familiarize yourself with the instruction manual that comes with the warranty card for after-sales service in case of breakage and a receipt confirming the fact of purchase. The user manual describes in detail the main points that explain how to use the Indesit washing machine for trouble-free operation.
Before installation, transport bolts must be removed. The washing machine is aligned as follows: twist the legs under the front of the appliance for a stable position. This will prevent the appearance of noise, vibrations during the spin cycle.
The drain hose should not be twisted. The drain hole is installed at a height of sixty-five to one hundred centimeters above the floor. Dirty water should drain freely and the end of the hose should not enter the water.
The outlet into which the washing machine is connected is grounded. The plug must match the type of outlet. It is not recommended to touch the wet parts of the appliance connected to the mains: electric shocks are possible.
First wash
Before using the Indesit washing machine constantly, the first wash cycle should be started. To do this, it is necessary to fill the detergent into a special tray, set the maximum temperature to 90 degrees, without laying laundry. So the possible unpleasant smell of plastic, rubber, metal components will go away.
Download Rules
Before choosing a washing mode, you need to sort things by color, type of fabric, degree of contamination. Do not lay white things with dark ones - it is possible to stain light linen. It is impossible to return the color to the fabrics after that.
Before using the Indesit washing machine when washing knitted clothes made of cotton, do not set the temperature high. Rinsing is also done with cold water. With temperature extremes, things can lose shape or decrease in size.
Program panel
Some models of machines have electronic or mechanical control. The panel is located on the top of the front of the unit. On the left is a tray for detergents, an on / off button, a list of programs, a temperature controller, and keys with additional functions.
After laying things, the machine is connected to the network, programs are selected.
How to use the control panel of the Indesit washing machine:
- Press the on / off button.
- Select a program.
- Determine the temperature of the wash.
- Set the number of revolutions during the spin cycle.
- Upon completion of all actions, press the "start" button. During operation, the cycle phase indicators will alternately light: wash, rinse, spin, drain, end.
You can open the drum after the “hatch lock” indicator, graphically depicted in the form of a lock, is completely turned off.
Choosing a washing program
Models released at different times have differences in control panel size. The functionality of updated devices is complemented by new features. Modern models have a number of automated cycles with built-in temperature, spin, quantity and speed of rotation of the drum during operation.
Old models of Indesit washing machines
In earlier models, most control panels are mechanical type. A feature of these devices is a small depth and ease of management. Before using the old Indesit washing machine, you should make sure that the appliance is safe: there are no worn bare sections of wires, the correct grounding of the electric current source. All Indesit washing machines have leakage protection. However, each model range has some nuances.
About the Indesit washing machine IWSB 5085
This appliance is designed for automatic washing of laundry, in a free-standing design with a frontal method of laying clothes. The largest load is five kilograms. The maximum spin speed is 800 rpm.
Energy class - A, wash - A, spin - D. Today, most models of washing machines have a lower level of energy consumption.
Before using the Indesit IWSB 5085 washing machine, you should familiarize yourself with the built-in wash cycles.
The list of programs includes sixteen items:
- "Jeans".
- “Express wash 15 minutes.”
- "Sports".
- "Sports shoes."
- "Wool".
- "Silk".
- "Color cotton."
- "Cotton: heavily soiled white, delicate, colored linen."
- "Cotton: heavily soiled white, stained colored underwear."
- "Cotton: Wash + Soak."
- "Cotton: heavily soiled white linen."
- “Synthetics: heavily soiled, stained colored underwear.”
- "Synthetics: lightly soiled, stained colored underwear."
- "Rinsing".
- "Spin."
- "Drain without spin."
A huge plus is the availability of a time saving program. This will reduce the consumption of water and detergents.
There is an indication of errors. They are explained and explained in detail in the user manual. The delayed start timer can be set up to 12 hours.
Dimensions of the device: width - 59.5 cm, depth - 40 cm, height - 85 cm, machine weight - 62.5 kilograms.
Simple model, clear controls. According to consumer reviews, it can work for a long time without breakdowns or complaints.
Characteristics of the Indesit WISL 105
This model is an automatic front-loading washing machine. The maximum weight of pledged items is five kilograms. The highest spin speed is 1,000 rpm. Before using the Indesit WISL 105 washing machine, you should weigh or approximately determine the weight of the laundry. For devices with vertical loading is characterized by strong vibration and noise during the spin cycle due to structural features, so do not overload the drum.
The following additional functions are available: prewash, extra rinse and easy ironing. You can set a delayed start timer for up to 9 hours, block the hatch from opening by children.
The following programs are displayed on the panel, indicating the temperature conditions:
- "Prewash 90 ° C."
- "Intensive washing cycle 90 ° C."
- “Normal wash 60 ° C”
- "Delicate wash 40 ° C."
- "Colored fabrics 30 ° C."
- "Intensive washing cycle 60 ° C."
- "Normal wash 50 ° C."
- "Delicate fabrics 40 ° C."
- "Daily wash 30 minutes, 30 ° C."
- "Wool 40 ° C."
- "Silk 30 ° C."
Dimensions of the household appliance: 59.5 x 40 x 85 centimeters. The disadvantage is the lack of a display indicating the time until the end of the cycle.
Briefly about the Indesit washing machine WS105TX
This model is another representative of the Italian brand. Type of loading clothes - frontal. The maximum weight for laundry is 5 kilograms. The highest spin speed is 1,000 rpm. Water consumption per wash cycle is 52 liters.
How to use the Indesit WS105TX washing machine:
- Sort the laundry.
- Put things in the drum of the machine.
- Plug in.
- Pour laundry detergent, bleach, conditioner into trays designed for each product.
- Select the desired program, additional rinse, spin speed.
- Press the “Start” button.
- At the end of washing, disconnect the appliance from the network, get the laundry.
- Rinse the trays of powder residue, remove moisture from the gum near the drum of the machine, leave the door open for ventilation.
Among the washing programs are: “Economic”, “Express”, “Stain Removal”, “Prevention of creasing”, “Wool washing”, “Delicate fabrics”. There is a delayed start timer. Dimensions of the machine are: width - 60 cm, depth - 54 cm, height - 85 centimeters.
Top-loading Indesit washing machines. How to use correctly
The purchase of washing appliances with this type of stuffing is due to the small amount of space in the room for installing the machine. The disadvantages of the models is a higher noise level compared to machines with a horizontal method of loading, the limited weight of things.
The maximum weight of things is 7 kilograms. The spin speed can be 1,200 rpm. Indesit machines ITW E 71252 G have leakage protection built in, the drum volume is 42 liters. At the end of the wash, a beep sounds. The delayed start timer is 24 hours.
The list of programs consists of 14 items. Among them there are special ones: “Children's things”, “Bed linen”, “Jeans”. Additional functions: "Rinse", "Easy Ironing". The machine is equipped with a screen that displays the time until the end of the wash.
Useful tips for washing appliances
In order for the Indesit washing machine to serve for a long time, it is worth following some rules:
- Do not overload the drum.
- It is recommended to use the type of detergent indicated on the clothing label. It is forbidden to add hair shampoo or powder for hand washing - excessive foam can damage the appliance.
- Be sure to observe the temperature corresponding to the composition of the fabric. Otherwise, the thing may become unusable, lose color, shape.
- If there are loud noises, strong vibrations during the spin cycle, you should, if possible, stop the cycle and install the machine smoothly. An incorrectly adjusted appliance may break due to strong vibrations.
Before using the Indesit washing machine regularly, it is recommended that you read the operating instructions. Early models are distinguished by ease of operation, high build quality. Many washing appliances, according to customer reviews, have been operating for more than ten years. The disadvantages of old cars is the lack of sound at the end of washing and an electronic display with the end of the operating time.
Current models have a number of modern functions: "Ironing", "Jeans", "Children's clothing." To reduce the consumption of water, electric energy, detergents, as well as personal time, it is worth choosing appliances with the presence of an economical wash.
Regardless of the year of manufacture, it is important to know how to use the Indesit automatic washing machine correctly. This will save time and money due to the durability of the device, the absence of breakdowns during operation.