Detergents and laundry – Indesit IWE7145BUKC User Manual

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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 necessarily

result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build

up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to envi-

ronmental 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 the detergent dispen-

ser drawer and pour in the

detergent or washing additi-

ve, as follows.

Do not pour detergent into the compartment 1. Deter-

gent should only be poured into the compartment 2.

compartment 2: Detergent for the wash cycle

(powder or liquid)

Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately

prior to the start of the wash cycle.

compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners, etc.)

The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.

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 (programme 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

1,5 kg of laundry.

Jeans: Turn garments inside-out before washing and use

a liquid detergent. Use programme 9.

Express 15’: this wash cycle was designed to wash lightly
soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 15 minutes and therefore
saves both energy and time. By selecting this wash cycle
(10 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.

Outwear (wash cycle 11): is studied for washing water-re-

pellent 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 Intensive (programma 12): is for washing heavily

soiled sports clothing fabrics (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for

best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum

load indicated in the “Programme table”.

Sport Light (programma 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 “Programme table”. We recommend using

a liquid detergent and dosage suitable for a half-load.

Special Shoes (programma 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.

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