Indesit PWE 8168 - Manual (Page 10)

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
Successful washing results also depend on the correct
dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not
necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact
cause build up on the inside of your appliance and
contribute to environmental pollution.
 Do not use hand washing detergents; they create too
much foam.
Open the detergent
dispenser drawer and pour in
the detergent or washing
additive, as follows.
Compartment 1:
Washing detergent
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only
be poured in immediately
prior to the start of the wash cycle.
Compartment 2: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
extra compartment 3: we recommend this
compartment is used for liquid detergent.
Preparing the laundry
• Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from whites.
• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.
• Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the
weight of the laundry when dry:
Durable fabrics: max. 8 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max. 3.5 kg
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg
Wool: max. 2 kg
Silk: max. 2 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 900-1,200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
Special wash cycles
Jeans: turn the garments inside out before washing and
use liquid detergent. Use wash cycle 6.
Shirts: use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in various
fabrics and colours. It guarantees maximum care is taken
of the garments and minimises the formation of creases.
Mix-Cool 30’: this wash cycle was designed to wash
lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes and
therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting wash
cycle 8, it is possible to wash different fabrics (except for
wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up to a maximum
load of 3 kg.
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Wool: wash cycle 9 can be used to wash all woollen
garments in the machine, even those carrying the “hand
wash only” label. To achieve the best results, use a
special detergent and do not exceed the maximum load of
2 kg.
Delicates: use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk
garments. We recommend the use of special detergent
which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains:we recommend you fold the curtains and place
them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash cycle 10.
Duvet: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of
which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the
special wash cycle number 11 “Duvet”. We recommend
that duvets are placed in the drum with their edges
folded inwards (see figure) and that no more than ¾ of
the total volume of the drum is used.
To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid
detergent is used and placed inside the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Outwear(wash cycle 12): is studied for washing
water-repellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-
Tex, polyester, nylon); for best results, use a liquid
detergent and dosage suitable for a half-load; pre-
treat necks, cuffs and stains if necessary; do not use
softeners or detergents containing softeners. Stuffed
duvets cannot be washed with this programme.
Sport Shoes (wash cycle 13): is for washing sports
shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs
simultaneously.