Indesit Iwd 7168 W Instructions For Use

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Precautions and tips
! This washing machine was designed and constructed in 
accordance with international safety regulations. The fol-
lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must 
therefore be read carefully.
General safety
•	 This	appliance	was	designed	for	domestic	use	only.
•	 The	washing 	machine 	must 	only 	be 	used 	by 	adults, 	in 	accor-
dance with the instructions provided in this manual.
•	 Do	not	touch	the	machine	when	barefoot	or	with	wet	or	
damp hands or feet.
•	 Do	not	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	touch	the	drained	water	as	it	may	reach	extreme-
ly high temperatures. 
•	 Never	force	the	porthole	door.	This	could	damage	the	
safety lock mechanism designed to prevent 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 this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.
•	 Before	loading	laundry	into	the	washing	machine,	make	
sure the drum is empty.
Disposal
•	 Disposing	of	the	packaging	materials:	observe	local	
regulations so that the packaging may be re-used.
•	The 	European 	Directive 	2002/96/EC 	on 	Waste 	Electrical 		
  and Electronic Equipment, requires that old household   
 electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the 
 normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old aplices  
 must be collected separately in order to optimise the  
 recovery and recycling of the materials they contain  
 and reduce the impact on human health and the    
 environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on  
 the product reminds you of your obligation, that when  
 you dispose of the appliance it must be separately  
 collected. Consumers should contact their local authority   
 or retailer for information concerning the correct 
 disposal of their old appliance.
   
						

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Care and maintenance 
Cutting off the water and electricity 
supplies
•	 Turn	off	the	water	tap	after	every	wash	cycle.	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.
Cleaning 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.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Remove the dispenser by 
raising it and pulling it out 
(see figure).
Wash it under running wa-
ter; this operation should be 
repeated frequently.
Caring for the door and drum of your 
appliance
•	 Always	leave	the	porthole	door	ajar	in	order	to	prevent	
unpleasant odours 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 lower front part of 
the washing machine (see 
figure);
2. unscrew the lid by rota-
ting it anti-clockwise (see 
figure): a little water may 
trickle out. This is perfectly 
normal;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back on;
5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely 
in place before you push it onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any 
cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash 
cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose 
could easily split open.
! Never use second-hand hoses.