Indesit IWTE 61281 ECO - Manual (Page 10)

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of
detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessa-
rily 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 because these
create too much foam.
! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for pre-
washing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C.
! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.
Open up the detergent
dispenser and pour in the
detergent and fabric softe-
ner, as follows.
compartment 1: Detergent for pre-wash (powder)
compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle
(powder or liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately
prior to the wash cycle start.
! Do not use hand wash detergent because it may form
too much foam.
compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)
When pouring the softener in compartment 3, avoid exce-
eding the “max” level indicated.
The softener is added automatically into the machine
during the last wash. At the end of the wash programme,
some water will be left in compartment 3. This is used for
the inlet of denser fabric softeners into the machine, i.e. to
dilute the more concentrated softeners. Should more than
a normal amount of water remain in compartment 3, this
means the emptying device is blocked. The fabric softener
should not overflow from the grid.
compartment 4: do not pour detergent into this com-
partment.
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 values listed in the “Table of wash
cycles”, which refer to the weight of the laundry when
dry.
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
Special wash cycles
Cotton Standard 20° (wash cycle 7) ideal for heavily soiled
cotton loads. The effective performance levels achieved at
cold temperatures, which are comparable to washing at 40°,
are guaranteed by a mechanical action which operates at
varying speed, with repeated and frequent peaks.
Wool: all wool garments can be washed using programme
8, even those carrying the “hand-wash only”
label. For
best results, use special detergents and do not exceed 1
kg of laundry.
Silk: use special wash cycle 9 to wash all silk garments.
We recommend the use of special detergent which has
been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or
mesh bag. Use wash cycle 9.
Jeans: Turn garments inside-out before washing and use
a liquid detergent. Use programme 10.
Express: this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly
soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and the-
refore saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash
cycle (11 at 30°C), it is possible to wash different fabrics
together (except for wool and silk items), with a maximum
load of 1,5 kg.
Sport Intensive (wash cycle 12): is for washing heavily
soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.);
for best results, we recommend not exceeding the ma-
ximum load indicated in the “Table of wash cycles”.
Sport Light (wash cycle 13): is for washing lightly soiled
sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best
results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum
load indicated in the “Table of wash cycles”. We recom-
mend using a liquid detergent and dosage suitable for a
half-load.
Special Shoes (wash cycle 14): is for washing sports
shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs
simultaneously.
Load balancing system
Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations and
to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates
continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the
washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load
is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced
spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the
washing machine performs the distribution process instead
of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and
balance, we recommend small and large garments are
mixed in the load.