Washing machine Indesit - instruction

Unfortunately, when buying "Indesit" washing machines, few buyers pay due attention to familiarization with the instruction. It would seem that there is something special, just turn on the device and use it. In fact, everything is a little more complicated and it is necessary to approach this issue responsibly. Do you have many questions after the washing machine "Indesit" appeared in your house? The user's manual will help to answer any of them. Here everything is clear and clearly stated. Most questions arise about the control panel of this device, since it can not be called simple. In this article we will consider the basic nuances of the exploitation of Indesit models.

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General characteristics of devices Indesit

Washing machines "Indesit" are mostly not too burdened with excessive electronics, such as wide color displays, touch panels, voice or remote control. Some may think that this is why they are too old-fashioned and do not belong to the category of modern technology. But in fact, due to the absence of such bells and whistles, it is much easier to use them and they are inexpensive.

Important! Many believe that the lack of fashionable electronics negatively affects the quality of washing, but this is misleading, since such a washing machine is equipped with a simpler and at the same time more reliable module. The quality of washing can not depend only on the technique itself - the great importance here is the correctness of its operation.

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How does the washing machine Indesite work?

To avoid complications in the process of using a new machine, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of its operation. The standard instruction for the "Indesit" washing machine will help you to easily manage the device and avoid the most common mistakes.

The main points that need to be carefully studied are:

1. When storing dirty laundry in the drum, do not forget to take into account the allowable load level in the particular model of the device.
2. Be sure to sort the laundry before washing, not only by color, but also by the type of fabric, the durability of the paint and the presence of decorative elements.
3. New things to erase need to be especially careful, and for this you need to carefully check the labels, which indicate at what temperature, and in which mode it is better to erase those or other materials.
4. Do not forget to always check your pockets in clothes, because even a small clip or pin can lead to serious damage in case of getting into the drum.
5. Check how well the buttons are attached to the clothing, and always zip up all the zippers and buttons.
6. Things like shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, sweaters, socks and pants are turned inside out to improve the quality of washing.
7. It is not allowed to wash a large number of large items at the same time, so as not to disturb the balancing of the drum. It is better to divide all clothes into several washes.
8. Before you press the start button, you need to make sure that the machine is connected to the mains.
9. Select the mode for washing and set the program selector to the desired position.
10. If necessary, we correct the wash temperature by means of a special toggle switch.
11. We make the correction of the selected program.
12. Press the "Start" button, and the wash starts.
13. If necessary - choose additional rinsing and normal or delicate spin-up mode.

Important! There are such models of "Indesit", in which there is no start button, so to start them, you must first select the program, then set the temperature, and only then turn on the device.

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Prohibited actions when operating devices Indesit

The instruction manual of the washing machine "Indesit" will tell you what to avoid, so that it does not fail and erases things qualitatively.

So, what can not be done:

• It is not recommended to wash together only large things - it is better to put together with them in a drum and small clothes.
• Do not use hand-washing powders as they cause excessive foam formation.
• Detergent should be stored in the tray correctly, since for each type of detergent a specific compartment in the receiver is intended. Namely: the first compartment - for prewash, the second compartment - for the main wash and the third compartment - for the rinse aid.
• If you are going to wash at the lowest temperature, then you need to put the powder in half as indicated in the instructions, otherwise - it can not completely dissolve and just drain together with water into the sewer.

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The most popular programs in machines Indesit

The instruction to the washing machine "Indesit" allows you to familiarize yourself with all its functions and popular programs, which such devices have quite a lot. As a rule, there are only a few modes that are used most often, the rest are used only a couple of times for the entire lifetime of the machine.

After polls among users of devices of this brand, specialists were able to compile a list of the most popular programs:

1. Mode for washing heavily soiled white laundry. The first program is selected on the selector, and the water temperature is more than 90 degrees.
2. Wash mixed clothes. This is the most popular function, providing washing at a temperature of 40 degrees and careful care for white and non-shedding colored things.
3. Mode for washing colored clothes. This program is under the number four. Its popularity is explained by the fast washing process and the achievement of an excellent effect even under the condition of heating the water to only 40 degrees.
4. Washing woolen things. Function number fourteen is responsible for washing such clothes.
5. Washing of synthetics. It is carried out at a temperature of not more than 50 degrees.

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Overview of buttons and selectors

We have already familiarized ourselves with the most popular functions, now we need to consider the main elements of the control panel in more detail, since each Indesit model has enough of them.

So, what are these devices and for what they answer:

• Selector, responsible for the selection of programs. It can be called the most important detail, because it is thanks to him that you can easily select the desired washing schedule.
• Temperature selector. With it, you can control the temperature of the water heating, more often in those cases when you want to adjust it, because the control module exposes all modes automatically.
• Speed ​​controller. This element allows you to adjust the speed of rotation of the main drum independently.
• Button for turning the device on and off. It is present on all models of "Indesit" and allows you to activate and deactivate the machine.

And the most popular buttons to use are:

• Loading half of the laundry. Thanks to this button, you can save electricity and water in cases of washing a small amount of clothes.
• Decrease the drum loading level. This button completely copies the actions of the previous one, respectively - it helps to save extra powder. On the panel it is marked with a weigher.
• Button for reducing the spin level. It is indicated by a symbol twisted in the form of a spiral. It is recommended to reduce the number of revolutions more frequently when washing linen and cotton things.
• Extra-rinse button. The fact is that some tissues require more water to properly rinse the detergents. This button allows additional rinsing.
• Button for washing in cold water. They use it in the case of washing delicate fabrics and lightly soiled clothes.

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The most common breakdowns of washing machines Indesit

The instruction manual for the washing machine "Indesit" allows you to familiarize yourself with the most popular types of breakage of models of this brand. This information is really useful, in particular for people who often use a washing machine.

Most often break down in devices Indesit such elements and details:

1. Heating element. Often out of order comes exactly the heater, made of stainless steel, because of the accumulation of scale on it.
2. Surge Protector. This detail can not be called the most robust in the machines "Indesit".Often there are also units with defective filters. Such breakdowns occur, as a rule, in the first three years of operation. But the replacement of the filter is easy to do on its own.
3. Bearings. The breakdown of these moving elements happens quite often, but replacing them is also easy, the main thing is to get to them.
4. The motor sensor. This is the weakest place in the Indesit models. The engine itself can not be called substandard, but with electronics problems often occur.
5. Control unit. It is called the weak spot of machines of this brand, which were issued after 2012.

It should be noted that the most common failures were not attributed to the problems associated with the contamination of filters and hoses, and this is due to the fact that problems of this kind are considered characteristic of the devices of this group. To fix the machine with your own hands of course you can, with the elementary skills of repairing modern technology, but in most cases it is better to contact a professional masters.