Indesit WD 12 X manual What goes in your washer-dryer?, How to eliminate the most common stains

What goes in your washer-dryer?

Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.

Dividing your garments according to fabric and colour, is very important for good results

Before washing.

Divide your washing according to the type of fabric and colour fastness.

Empty all pockets (coins, paper, money and small obejects) and ensure all loose buttons are repaired or removed prior to loading.

The labels say it all.

Always look at the labels: they tell you everything about your garment and how to wash it in the best possible way.

The table on page 6 shows all meanings behind these symbols. Their recom- mendations are important to achieve better wash results.

Big and small happily together.

This washer-dryer has a special electronic control device for even distribution: before the spin cycle starts, this device allows the garments to positions themselves, to minimise noise and vibrations during the spin cycle.

Starting the washer-dryer

After installing your new washer-dryer, start a wash cycle by setting programme "1" at 90 degrees.

Starting your washer-dryer in the right way is important for the quality of your wash, to help prevent future problems and enhance life expectancy of your appliance. Once you have loaded your washer-dryer and added the detergent together with any fabric conditioner, always check that:

For more delicate

garments:

protect underwear, tights and stockings and delicate items by placing them in a canvas pouch

1.The door is closed correctly.

2.The plug is secured in the socket.

3.The water supply is turned on.

4.Selector knob A is positioned on one of the symbols (Stop/ Reset).

Choose the desired programme

The programme is selected according to the type of garments that need to be washed.To choose a programme, refer to the table on page 4. Turn knob A until the selected programme is aligned with the mark on the knob, turn knob B to the desired temperatu- re settings,check that knob C is in the desired position, if necessary use buttons E, F, G and lastly, press on/off button H (I position).

At the end of the wash cycle...

Lamp I will flash quickly for a few seconds, then it will begin flashing more slowly.

Then turn the washer-dryer off by pressing on-off button H (O position).You can now open the washer-dryer door safely. After having removed the freshly cleaned washing, leave the door open to allow air circulation inside the drum.

Always disconnect electricity at the socket and turn off the water supply.

Remember that, in the event of a power failure, or should the washer-dryer switch itself off, the programme chosen will remain in its memory.

How to eliminate the most common stains

Ink and biro Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°. Tar Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately.

Wax Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or methyl alcohol.

Chewing gum Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag.

Mold Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately.

Lipstick Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use tricloroetilene for silk.

Nail polish Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the garment as the sheet gradually changes colour.

Grass Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.

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