Indesit W 123 S manual Understanding labels, Wash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying

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Understanding labels

Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better results, your garments will last longer resulting in an improved wash.

All over Europe, garment labels contain messages expressed in small yet important symbols. Understanding them is very important if you want to get better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to be treated.

These symbols are divided in five different categories and shapes: washing , bleaching , ironing , dry cleaning and drying .

Useful tips

Turn shirts inside out to get better results and make them last longer.

Always empty pockets of their contents.

Look at the label: it will always give you useful advice.

When loading your washing, try to have a mixture of large to small items.

Make sure you select the right temperature!

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a better performance out of your washing machine.

Wash

Bleaching

Ironing

Dry cleaning

Drying

Strong

Delicate

 

High

Low

action

action

 

Temp.

Temperat.

 

cl

 

A

 

Wash at

Bleaching only in

Hot iron at max

Dry clean with any

 

95°C

cold water

200°C

solvent

Machine dryable

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

Dry clean only with

 

 

 

Medium hot

perchloride, benzine

 

Wash at

 

ironing at

av., pure alcohol,

Do not machine

60°C

Do not bleach

max 150°C

R111 and R113

dry

 

 

 

F

 

 

 

 

Dry clean with av.

 

Wash at

 

Iron at max

benzine, pure alcohol

 

40°C

 

110°C

and R113

Spread to dry

 

 

 

 

Hang to dry

Wash at

 

 

 

without spin

30°C

 

Not ironable

Do not dry clean

drying

 

 

 

 

Dry on clothes

Hand wash

 

 

 

hanger

Not

 

 

 

 

washable in

 

 

 

 

water

 

 

 

 

5Instructions for installation and use

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Contents Washing machine Technical characteristics p Installation and removal pProblems and solutions p Safety for you and your family p Detergent dispenser pWhat goes in your washer? At the end of the wash cycleAnti-crease Temperature control knobDetergent dispenser Extra Economy40C 90C60C 50CWash Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying Understanding labelsHow much does it weigh? Watch the weightNever use your washing Holidays unplug the applianceUseful tips about the detergent dispenser Washing machine fails to fill with water Programme selector knob keeps turning?Washing machine continuously fills and drains water Washing machine leaks Washing machine does not drain or spinExcessive vibration during the spin cycle Too much foamConnection to the water mains Replacement fuse coversLevelling Electric connectionEarth How to connect an alternati- ve plugRemoving the plug NeutralWhen in need, check the pump and the rubber hose Never exaggerate with dosesYour safety and that Stay in touch Leader for young Europe