INDESIT BWA81485XSUKN Freestanding Washing Machine User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- INDESIT
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BWA81485XSUKN Freestanding Washing Machine
User Guide
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A INDESIT PRODUCT
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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.
Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are
removed.
For more detailed instructions on how to remove them, see the Installation
Guide.
CONTROL PANEL
- ON/OFF button
- START/PAUSE button and indicator light
- WASH CYCLE PHASE indicator lights
- DOOR-LOCKED indicator light
- OPTIONS buttons and indicator lights
- CHILD LOCK button and indicator light
- DELAY TIMER button
- SPIN button
- TEMPERATURE button
- WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB
- PUSH & GO button
WASH CYCLE TABLE
The cycle
duration indicated on the display or instruction manual is an estimate based
on standard conditions. The actual duration may vary in relation to several
factors, such as the temperature and pressure of the incoming water, ambient
temperature, amount of detergent load quantity and type, load balancing, and
any additional options selected. The values given for programs other than the
Eco 40-60 program are indicative only.
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Eco 40-60 – Test wash cycle in compliance with EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/2014.
The most efficient program in terms of energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
Note: for the Eco 40-60 program in the WASH CYCLE TABLE the value of the maximum effective spin is shown.
For all testing institutes:
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Long cotton cycle: set cycle 6 at a temperature of 40°C.
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Long synthetics cycle: set cycle 7 at a temperature of 40°C.
- By selecting the 16 cycles and excluding the spin cycle, the washing machine will drain only.
** After program end and spins with maximum selectable spin speed, in the default program setting.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Top
- Detergent dispenser drawer
- Control panel
- Handle
- Porthole door
- Drain pump (behind the plinth)
- Plinth (removable)
- Adjustable feet (2)
DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment 1:
Do not insert detergent in this compartment.
Compartment 2: Washing detergent (powder or liquid)
If liquid detergent is used, the removable plastic partition A (supplied)
should be used for proper dosage.
If powder detergent is used, insert the partition into slot B.
Compartment 3: Additives (fabric softener, etc.)
The fabric softener must never exceed the “max” level indicated on the central
pin.
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.
To remove the drawer, press lever C and pull the drawer outwards.
WASH CYCLES
Follow the instructions on the symbols of the garment’s wash care label. The
value indicated in the symbol is the maximum recommended temperature for
washing the garment.
Cotton
A 30°C cycle for cotton garments. It allows for reducing electricity
consumption for heating the water while guaranteeing good washing performance.
Suitable for lightly soiled garments.
Synthetics
A 30°C cycle for synthetic garments. It allows for reducing electricity
consumption for heating the water while guaranteeing good washing results.
Suitable for lightly soiled garments.
Colors
A 30°C cycle that helps to preserve colors, suitable for cotton or synthetic
colored garments. It allows for reducing electricity consumption for heating
the water while guaranteeing good washing results. Suitable for lightly soiled
garments.
Delicates
Suitable for washing very delicate garments. It is advisable to turn the
garments inside out before washing them. For best results, use liquid
detergent on delicate garments.
Rapid 30min
For washing lightly soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool,
silk, and garments to be washed by hand. Cotton is Suitable for washing
towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of resistant linen and cotton that
are moderate to heavily soiled.
Synthetics
Specific for synthetic items. If the dirt is difficult to remove, the
temperature can be increased up to 60° and powder detergent can be used too.
Mixed
A 40°C cycle for washing cotton and synthetic garments together. Suitable for
lightly soiled underwear.
Eco 40-60
For washing normally soiled cotton garments declared to be washable at 40 °C
or 60 °C, together in the same cycle. This is the standard cotton program and
the most efficient in terms of water and energy consumption.
White
For heavily soiled whites and resistant colors.
Rapid
This cycle refreshes your garments in just 20 minutes.
Duvet
For washing clothing padded with goose down, such as double or single duvets
(weighing under 3.5 kg), cushions, or down jackets. Duvets should be loaded
into the drum with their edges folded inwards and no more than ¾ of the total
drum volume should be used up. For best results, it is advisable to use liquid
detergent to be poured into the detergent drawer.
Wool – Woolmark Apparel Care – Blue:
The “Wool” wash cycle is approved by the Woolmark Company for washing wool
garments classified as “hand-washable”, provided that the wash complies with
the instructions appearing on the garment’s label and with those provided by
the manufacturer of this washing machine. 20°C
For washing lightly soiled cotton garments, at a temperature of 20 °C.
Rinse + Spin
Designed for rinsing and spinning.
Spin + Drain
Designed to spin and drain the water.
WASH CYCLE PHASE INDICATOR LIGHTS
Once the desired wash cycle has been selected and has begun, the indicator
lights switch on one by one to indicate which phase of the cycle is currently
in progress.
| Wash
---|---
| Rinse
| Spin
****| Drain
| End of Wash Cycle
DOOR LOCKED INDICATOR
When lit, the symbol indicates that the door is locked. To prevent any damage,
wait until the symbol turns off before opening the door.
To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE button;
if the indicator light is off, the door can be opened.
FIRST-TIME USE
Once the appliance has been installed, and before it is used for the first
time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, by setting the “Auto-
Clean” cycle.
DAILY USE
Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the “TIPS AND
SUGGESTIONS” section.
Rapid programming
- Turn the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF ****button. All the indicator lights will light up for a few seconds, then only the lights corresponding to the settings for the selected wash cycle will remain lit; the START/PAUSE indicator light will also flash.
- Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the maximum load quantity indicated in the cycle table.
- Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in the “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER section”.
- Close the door.
- Press the PUSH & GO button to start the wash cycle.
Traditional programming
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Turn the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFF **** button. All the indicator lights will light up for a few seconds, then only the lights corresponding to the settings for the selected wash cycle will remain lit; the START/PAUSE indicator light will also flash.
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Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the maximum load quantity indicated in the Wash Cycle Table.
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Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in the “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER” section.
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Close the door.
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Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired cycle.
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Modify the temperature and/or spin: pressing Cº the button allows for gradually reducing the temperature down to the cold wash level (20°C).
The spin speed may be progressively reduced by pressing the button until it is completely excluded (the setting). If these buttons are pressed again, the maximum values are restored. -
Select the desired options.
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Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle; the relative indicator light will light up steady green and the door will lock ( indicator light on).
PAUSING A CYCLE
To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE button again; the indicator
light will flash amber. If the indicator light is not lit, the door may be
opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted,
press the START/PAUSE button again.
OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY
Once a cycle starts, the indicator light turns on to signal that the door
cannot be opened. While a wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To
open the door while a cycle is underway, for example, to add or remove
garments, press the START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle; the indicator light
will flash amber. If the indicator light is not lit, the door may be opened.
Press the START/PAUSE button again to continue the cycle.
CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE
To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washing machine
using the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will flash amber),
then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button again.
! To cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the ON/OFF **
button. The cycle will be stopped and the machine will switch off.
END OF THE CYCLE
Once the cycle terminates the indicator light will light up; when the
indicator light switches off, the door may be opened. Open the door and switch
off the machine. If you do not press the ON/OFF **button, the washing
machine will switch off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Close the water tap, open the door and unload the washing machine.
Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry.
OPTIONS
- If the selected option is not compatible with the set wash cycle, the indicator light will flash and the option will not be activated.
- If the selected option is not compatible with another previously selected option, the indicator light will flash accompanied by a buzzer (3 beeps), and only the latter option will be activated; the indicator light corresponding to the activated option will turn on.
Stain removal
This option allows for selecting the type of dirt so as to optimally adjust
the cycle for removing the stains. The following types of dirt can be
selected:
- Food: for stains caused by foodstuffs and beverages, for example.
- Work: for grease and ink stains, for example.
- Outdoor: for mud and grass stains, for example.
! The wash cycle duration varies according to the type of selected dirt.
Extra rinse
By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal
detergent removal is guaranteed. It is particularly useful for sensitive skin.
Easy iron
By selecting this function, the wash and spin cycles will be modified in order
to limit the formation of creases. At the end of the cycle, the washing
machine’s drum will rotate slowly; the EASY IRON and START/PAUSE indicator
lights will flash and the phase will remain lit steady. To end the cycle,
press the START/PAUSE button or the EASY IRON button.
Delay timer
To set a delayed start for the selected cycle, press the corresponding button
repeatedly until the desired delay period has been reached (3h-6h-9h). When
the button is pressed for the fourth time, the option will deactivate.
Once the START/PAUSE button has been pressed, the delay time can only be
modified by decreasing it until the set cycle is launched.
Temperature C°
Each wash cycle has a pre-defined temperature. To modify the temperature,
press the C° button.
Spin
Each wash cycle has a pre-defined spin speed. To modify the spin speed, press
the button.
PUSH & GO
To start the PUSH & GO cycle press and hold the relative button for 2 seconds.
The lit indicator light indicates that the cycle has started.
This wash cycle is ideal for cotton or synthetic fabrics, as it washes at a
temperature of 30°C and a maximum spin speed of 1.000 rpm. Max load 4 kg
(cycle duration 45’).
How does it work?
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Load the laundry (cotton and/or synthetic garments) and close the door.
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Pour the detergent and additives.
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Start the cycle by pressing and holding the PUSH & GO buttons for 2 seconds. The relevant indicator light will turn green and the door will lock (the symbol lights up).
N.B.: starting the wash cycle through the PUSH & GO button activates an automatic non-customizable cycle recommended for cotton and synthetic fabrics. This cycle does not allow for setting any additional options.
To open the door while an automatic cycle is under way, press the START/PAUSE button; if the locked door symbol is off, the door may be opened. Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the cycle from the point at which it was interrupted. -
Once the programme is finished, the indicator light turns on.
CHILD LOCK
to activate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for
approximately 2 seconds. The list symbol signals that the control panel is
locked. This prevents wash cycles from being modified accidentally (except for
the ON/OFF **** button), especially if there are children in the home. To
deactivate the control panel lock, press and hold the button for approximately
2 seconds.
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
Divide the laundry according to:
Type of fabric (cotton, mixed fibers, synthetics, wool, garments to be hand-
washed). Colour (separate colored garments from whites, wash new colored
garments separately). Delicates (small garments – such as nylon stockings –
and items with hooks – such as bras: insert them in a fabric bag).
Empty the pockets:
Objects such as coins or lighters can damage the washing machine and the drum.
Check all buttons.
Follow the dosage recommendation/additives
It optimizes the cleaning result, avoids irritating residues of surplus
detergent in your laundry and it saves money by avoiding waste of surplus
detergent.
Use low temperature and longer duration
The most efficient programs in terms of energy consumption are generally those
that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.
Observe the load sizes
Load your washing machine up to the capacity indicated in the “Wash Cycle
Table” table to save water and energy.
Noise and remaining moisture content
They are influenced by the spinning speed: the higher the spinning speed in
the spinning phase, the higher the noise and the lower the remaining moisture
content.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washing machine off and
disconnect it from the main power. Do not use flammable liquids to clean the
washing machine. Clean and maintain your washing machine periodically (at
least 4 times per year).
Disconnect the water and power supplies
Close the water tap after every wash. This will limit wear on the hydraulic
system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks.
Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work.
Clean the washing machine
The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a
soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
The washing machine has an “Auto-clean” cycle for its internal parts; it must
be run without any load in the drum.
To optimize this cycle, it is possible to use either detergent (10% of the
quantity specified for lightly soiled garments) or special additives to clean
the washing machine. We recommend running a cleaning cycle every 40 wash
cycles.
To start the cycle press buttons , and simultaneously for 5 seconds.
The cycle will start automatically and will run for about 70 minutes. To stop
the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button.
Clean the detergent dispenser drawer
Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.
Care for the door and drum
Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odors from
forming.
Clean the pump
The washing machine is fitted with an auto-cleaning pump that does not require
any maintenance. Small items (such as coins or buttons) may sometimes fall
into the protective pre-chamber situated at the base of the pump.
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
- remove the cover panel on the front of the machine by first pressing it in the center and then pushing downwards on both sides to extract it;
- loosen the drainage pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise: it is normal for some water to leak out;
- clean the inside thoroughly;
- screw the cover back on;
- put the panel back in place, making sure the hooks slot in place before pushing the panel onto the appliance.
Check the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If it is cracked or broken,
it must be replaced: during wash cycles, the high pressure of the water could
suddenly split the hose open.
! Never use hoses that have already been used.
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.
ACCESSORIES
Contact our Technical Assistance Service to check whether the following
accessories are available for this washing machine model.
Stacking kit
With this accessory, you can secure the tumble dryer to the upper part of your
washing machine to save space and facilitate the loading and unloading of the
tumble dryer.
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
Do not lift the washing machine by gripping it from the upper section.
Unplug the appliance and close the water tap. Check that the door and
detergent dispenser drawer are tightly closed. Detach the filling hose from
the water tap then detach the drain hose. Empty all the water remaining in the
hoses and secure the latter so that they do not get damaged during transport.
Apply the transport bolts back on. Repeat, in reverse order, the transport
bolt removal procedure described in the “Health & Safety and Installation
Guides”.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The washing machine may occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service, make sure that the problem cannot be easily solved using the following list.
| Anomalies | Possible causes / Solution |
|---|---|
| The washing machine does not start. | The appliance is |
not plugged into the socket, or not sufficiently to make contact.
There is no power in the house.
The wash cycle does not start.| The washing machine door is not closed
properly.
The ON/OFF ** button has not been pressed.
The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
The water tap has not been opened.
A delay has been set for the start time.
The machine does not fill with water or the indicator light for
the first wash cycle stage flashes rapidly.| The water inlet hose is not
connected to the tap.
The hose is bent.
The water tap has not been opened.
There is no water supply in the house.
The pressure is too low.
The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
The washing machine continuously loads and unloads water.|
The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor.
The free end of the hose is immersed in water.
The wall drainage system does not have a breather pipe.
If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap,
switch the appliance off and contact the Technical Assistance Service. If the
home is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems
relating to back-siphonage, causing the washing machine to fill with water and
drain continuously. Special anti-siphon valves are available in shops and help
to prevent this inconvenience.
The washing machine does not drain or spin.| The cycle
does not include drainage: with certain cycles, it must be started manually.
The drain hose is bent.
The option is enabled: to complete the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE
button.
The drainage duct is clogged.
The washing machine vibrates a lot during the spin
cycle.| The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation.
The washing machine is not level.
The washing machine is tucked between the furniture cabinets and the wall.
The washing machine leaks.| The water inlet hose is not screwed on
properly.
The detergent dispenser drawer is obstructed.
The drain hose is not properly attached.
The “Options” lights and the START/PAUSE indicator light flash while
one of the wash cycle progress and DOOR LOCKED lights are lit in a
fixed manner.| Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for
approximately 1 minute, and then switch it back on again. If the problem
persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service.
There is too much foam.| The detergent is not suitable
for machine washing (it should be marked with “for washing machine use” or
“hand wash and machine wash” or similar).
Too much detergent was used.
The PUSH & GO function does not activate.**| After
switching on the machine, a control other than PUSH & GO was activated. Switch
the machine off and press the PUSH & GO buttons.
You can download the Safety Instructions, Product Fiche, and Energy data by:
- Visiting our website – http://docs.indesit.eu
- Using QR Codedocs.indesit.eu
- Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product’s identification plate.
- For User’s Repair & Maintenance Information visit www.indesit.com
The model information can be retrieved using the QR-Code reported in the
energy label. The label also includes the model identifier that can be used to
consult the portal of the registry at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu.
References
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