INDeSIT BI WMIL-71252 Washing Machine User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- INDESIT
Table of Contents
- CONTROL PANEL
- WASH CYCLE TABLE
- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
- WASH CYCLES
- WASH CYCLE PHASE INDICATOR LIGHTS
- DOOR LOCKED INDICATOR
- FIRST-TIME USE
- DAILY USE
- PAUSING A CYCLE
- OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY
- CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE
- END OF THE CYCLE
- FUNCTIONS
- CHILD LOCK
- TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
- CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- LOAD BALANCING SYSTEM
- TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
INDeSIT BI WMIL-71252 Washing Machine User Guide
CONTROL PANEL
- ON/OFF button
- START/PAUSE button with indicator light
- WASH CYCLE PROGRESS indicator lights
- DOOR LOCKED indicator light
- FUNCTION buttons with indicator lights
- CHILDLOCK button with indicator light
- DELAY TIMER button
- SPIN button
- TEMPERATURE button
- WASH CYCLE knob
- PUSH & GO button
WASH CYCLE TABLE
Maximum load 7 kg
Power input in off mode 0,5 W / in left-on mode 8 W
| Detergents and
Additives| Recommended
detergent| Residual
dampness 96
| Energy consumption kWh| Total water I
---|---|---|---|---|---
Wash cycle| Temperature| Maximum
spin| ft.p .m.) Maximum load (kg)| Duration
(minutes)| Wash| Fabric
softener| Powder| Liquid
Default| Range| 2| 3
1| Daily cotton| 30°C| -30°C| 1200| 3,5| 100| | | –|
V| –| –| –
2| Daily synthetics| 30°C| -30°C| 1000| 3,5| 90| | | –| V| | –|
–
3| Coloureds| 30°C| -30°C| 1000| 3,5| 95| | | –| /| /| /| /
4| Delicates| 30°C| -30°C| 0| 1,0| 80| | | –| /| /| /| /
5| Rapid 30min| 30°C| -30°C| 800| 3,5| 30| | | –| V| 70| 0,16| 33
6| Cotton (2)| 40°C| -60°C| 1200| 7,0| 220| | | | V| 53| 0,97| 75
7| Synthetics (3)| 40°C| -60°C| 1000| 3,5| 195|
| | | V| 33| 0,75| 72
8| Mixed| 40°C| -40°C| 1200| 7,0| 100| | | –| /| /| /| /
9| Eco cotton c (1)| 60°C| -60°C| 1200| 7,0| 215| | | | V| 53|
1,08| 52,5
-40°C| 1200| 7,0| 220| | | | V| 53| 0,97| 75
10| White cotton| 60°C| -90°C| 1200| 7,0| 130| | | | /| /| /| /
11| Sport| 30°C| -30°C| 600| 3,5| 55| | | –| V| –| –| –
12| Duvet| 30°C| -30°C| 1000| 2,0| 110| | | –| /| /| /| /
13| Wool| 40°C| -40°C| 800| 1,5| 70| | |
–| /| /| /| /
14| Anti odour| 40°C| -40°C| 1000| 3,0| 100| | | –| /| /| /| /
| Rinse + Spin| –| –| 1200| 7,0| SO| –| |
–| –| –| –| –
| **Spin + Drain *| –| –| 1200| 7,0| 10| –|
–| –| –| –| –| –**
: Required dosage.
: Optimal dosage.
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.
Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation 1061/2010:
This cycle is designed for normally soiled cotton loads and is the most
efficient in terms of both electricity and water consumption; it should be
used for garments washable at 60°C or at 40`C.The actual washing temperature
may differ from the indicated value.
For all testing institutes:
- Long cotton cycle: set cycle 6 at a temperature of 40°C.
- Long synthetics cycle: set cycle 7 at a temperature of 40’C.
By selecting the cycle and excluding the spin cycle, the washing machine will drain only..
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Top
- Detergent dispenser drawer
- Control panel
- Handle
- Porthole door
- Drain pump
- Adjustable feet (4)
DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
Compartment 1:
Do not insert detergent in this compartment.
Compartment 2:
Washing detergent (powder or liquid)
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.
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.
Daily 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.
Daily 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.
Coloureds
A 30°C cycle that helps to preserve colours, suitable for cotton or synthetic coloured 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. For washing silk items and curtains, select cycle 4 and activate the option; the machine will end the cycle with the laundry soaked and the indicator light will flash. To drain the water so that the laundry can be removed, press the START/PAUSE button or the button.
Rapid 30min
For washing lightly soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool, silk and garments to be washed by hand.
Cotton
Suitable for washing towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of resistant linen and cotton that are moderately to heavily soiled.
Synthetics
Suitable for washing moderately soiled garments made of synthetic fibres (e.g. polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or mixed synthetic-cotton fibres.
Mixed
A 40°C cycle for washing cotton and synthetic garments together. Suitable for lightly soiled underwear.
Eco cotton
Suitable for washing moderately soiled cotton garments. At 40°C and 60°C it is the standard cycle for washing cotton garments, and is the most efficient in terms of combined water and electricity consumption.
White cotton
For heavily soiled whites and resistant colours.
Sport
A cycle designed for washing lightly soiled sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.); for best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the-Wash Cycle Table”. We recommend using liquid detergent and adding the amount suitable for a half-load.
Duvet
For washing clothing padded with goose down, such as double or single duvets
(weighing under 2 kg), cushions or down jackets. Duvets should be loaded into
the drum with their edges folded inwards and no more than 3A 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 “Woor wash cycle is approved by the Woolmark Company for washing wool
garments classified as ashand-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 (M1126).
Anti odour
Use this cycle (for synthetic fabrics) to wash garments with bad odours (e.g. smoke, sweat, fried food). The cycle is designed to remove bad odours while preserving the fabric fibers.
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- Cleans cycle.
DAILY USE
Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the “TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS” section.
Rapid programming
- 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 ‘DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER section’
- Close the door.
- Press the PUSH & GO button to start the wash cycle.
Traditional 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 Wash Cycle Table.
- Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER’ section.
- Close the door.
- Set the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired cycle.
- Modify the temperature and/or spin: pressing 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 wash cycle.
- Select the desired options.
- 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 . 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 under way, for example, to add or remove garments, press the START/PAUSE button to pause the cycle; the indicator light will flash . 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 ), 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 thee, indicator light will light up; when the indicator light switches off, the door may be opened. Open the door, unload the laundry and switch off the machine. If you do not press “OW OFF button, the washing machine will switch off automatically after about a half of an hour. Close the water tap, open the door and unload the washing machine. Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry.
FUNCTIONS
- 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, 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 thee, phase will remain lit steady. To end the cycle,
press the START/PAUSE >go button or the EASY IRON button.
Delay start
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
Each wash cycle has a pre-defined temperature. To modify the temperature,
press the button.
Spin
Each wash cycle has a pre-defined spin speed. To modify the spin speed, press
the ****button.
Push & Go
This function allows for starting a wash cycle even when the machine is
switched off without having to press the ON/OFF button in advance or, after
switching the machine on, without having activated any other button and/or
selector knob (otherwise the Push & Go cycle will be deactivated). 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 3,5 kg (cycle duration 45′).
How does it work?
-
Load the laundry (cotton and/or synthetic garments) and close the door.
-
Pour the detergent and additives.
-
Start the cycle by pressing and holding the Push & Go button 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 lit 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 coloured garments from whites, wash new coloured
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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washing machine off and disconnect it from the mains power. Do not use flammable liquids to clean the washing machine.
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 a “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 odours from
forming.
Clean the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a 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:
- 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;
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 before every spin 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.
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 wash cycle 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 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 De 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 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 light 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 user hand wash and machine wash’ or
similar).
Too much detergent was used.
The push and go function does not activates.| After switching on the machine,
a control other than Push & Go was activated. Switch the machine off and press
the Push & Go button.
You can download the Safety Instructions, User Manual, Product Fiche and Energy data by:
-
Visiting our website – http://docs.indesit.eu
-
Alternatively, contact our ethnical Assistance 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.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A INDESIT PRODUCT
In order to receive a more complete assistance, please register your product
on www.indesit.com/register
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.
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>