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Washer-dryer
Instructions for installation and use
WD 12 S
 Quick guide
Here are the 13 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and
have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better
wash, more easily and making your washer-dryer last longer.

1. Installation and removal (p. 11)

Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation
for the correct functioning of your washer-dryer. Always check:
1. That the electric system conforms to regulations;
2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly.
Never use pipes that have already been used.
3. That the washer-dryer is levelled properly; something
worth checking to aid the performance of your
washer-dryer;
4. That the drum's fixing screws have been removed from
the back of the washer-dryer;

2. What goes in your washer-dryer and how

8. How to dry (p. 5)
to start it (p. 2) A few handy tips to get the best drying cycle from your appliance.

A correct distribution of your laundry is vital to the successful

outcome of the wash and the life of the washer-dryer. Learn all the
tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric. 9. Care and maintenance (p. 13)
3. Guide to understanding labels (p. 6) With just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion.
With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to
come.
The symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand
and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide
includes simple instructions to help you choose the right tempera-
ture, wash cycles and ironing methods.
10. Problems and solutions (p. 9 and 10)
Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions
4. Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 7) may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists,
call your local Indesit customer services who will be pleased to
help. Any failure will be repaired, as soon as possible.
Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good
advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing
was easy. Today, your washer-dryer offers you helpful advice
allowing you to wash wool even better than an expert laundress
11. Technical characteristics (p. 10)
would by hand.
Herein are the technical features of your washer-dryer: model type
number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speed of
5. The detergent dispenser (p. 8) the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European regulations.

How to use the detergent dispenser. 12. Safety for you and your family (p. 14)
6. Understanding the control panel (p. 3) Here you will find the necessary safety guidelines, and it is
important for you to read this section carefully.

Washer-dryer’s control panel is very simple. It has only a few

essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle,
ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s
13. Indesit stays with you after your purchase (p. 15)
overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising yourself with it
will help you get the best out of your wash while helping your Indesit supports its products after their purchase by offering you a
washer-dryer last longer. It’s easy. range of special services, professional assistance, spare parts
and quality accessories.

7. Guide to the wash programmes (p. 4)

Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme,
temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right
programme and you will get better results with your wash while
saving time, water and energy, day after day.

1 Instructions for installation and use

 M
What goes in your washer-dryer? Dividing your garments
according to fabric and
colour, is very important
Before washing, you can do a great deal to ensure better results. Divide your garments for good results
according to fabric and colour. Read the labels, follow their guidelines.

Before washing. The labels say it all. Big and small happily
Divide your washing according Always look at the labels: they together.
to the type of fabric and colour tell you everything about your This washer-dryer has a special
fastness. garment and how to wash it in electronic control device for even
Empty all pockets (coins, paper, the best possible way. distribution: before the spin cycle
money and small obejects) and The table on page 6 shows all starts, this device allows the
ensure all loose buttons are meanings behind these garments to positions
repaired or removed prior to symbols. Their recom- themselves, to minimise noise
loading. mendations are important to and vibrations during the spin
achieve better wash results. 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 1. The door is closed correctly.
the right way is important for the 2. The plug is secured in the
quality of your wash, to help socket.
prevent future problems and 3. The water supply is turned
enhance life expectancy of your on.
appliance. Once you have 4. Selector knob A is positioned
loaded your washer-dryer and on one of the symbols (Stop/
added the detergent together Reset).
with any fabric conditioner,
always check that: Choose the desired programme
The programme is selected
For more delicate according to the type of garments At the end of the wash cycle... Always disconnect electricity at
garments: that need to be washed.To choose Lamp I will flash quickly for a few the socket and turn off the water
protect underwear, tights a programme, refer to the table on seconds, then it will begin supply.
and stockings and delicate page 4. Turn knob A until the flashing more slowly. Remember that, in the event
items by placing them in a selected programme is aligned Then turn the washer-dryer off of a power failure, or should
canvas pouch with the mark on the knob, turn by pressing on-off button H the washer-dryer switch itself
knob B to the desired temperatu- (O position). You can now open off, the programme chosen
re settings, check that knob C is the washer-dryer door safely. will remain in its memory.
in the desired position, if After having removed the
necessary use buttons E, F, G freshly cleaned washing, leave
and lastly, press on/off button H the door open to allow air
(I position). circulation inside the drum.

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.

Instructions for installation and use 2

 Understanding the control panel
Here I’m in command
Making the right choice is important. And it’s easy. E G
F I L

D H C B A

Programme selector knob Temperature control knob Detergent dispenser Extra Economy
Use this knob to select the wash It is used to set the wash tempe- It is divided into three Reduces water consumption
programme. rature in the recommended compartments: during the rinse cycles. We
Turn this knob clockwise only. programme table on pag. 4. It also 1. Detergent for pre-wash; recommend that you use this
To select a programme, you allows you to reduce the tempe- 2. Detergent for the main cycle function only with small laundry
should turn the knob so that the rature recommended for the wash; loads, dosing the detergent
symbol/number of the desired selected programme, and even to 3. Fabric conditioner. proportionally.
programme is in line with the set a cold wash cycle ( ).
pointer on the knob.
Now press on/off button H Anti-crease On-off
(position I), pilot lamp I will start Drying cycle knob This button allows you to When button H is pressed, the
flashing. Use this knob to select the interrupt a programme (on washer-dryer is switched on,
After 5", the setting will be desired dr ying cycle. Two symbol ) keeping the washing when it is not the machine is
accepted, pilot lamp I will stop options are available: soaking in water before the spin switched off.
flashing (staying lit) and the wash A - Based on time: cycle. It is a very useful button Turning the appliance off
cycle will begin. From 40 minutes to 150. in particular because it can be does not cancel the selected
Should you wish to interrupt the used for delicates and programme.
programme in progress or set a B - Based on the damp level of synthetics. It is only to be used
new one, select one of the the dry clothes: with wash programmes for
symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait
Iron :use this slightly damp synthetic fabrics, silk and On-off lamp / door locked
setting for clothes that you curtains when it is impossible for
5" : when the cancellation has Lamp I flashes slowly when the
intend to iron to reduce effort you to take the washing out
been accepted, pilot lamp I appliance is switched on and
and save energy in the drying immediately. Before opening the awaiting instructions and at the
flashes, and you can then turn the
cycle. washing machine door, finish the
appliance off. end of a cycle, indicating that the
Wardrobe : use this setting wash cycle as follows: door can be opened. It flashes
After the wash cycle has been set
when you want dry clothes that Silk and curtains: press button E
and accepted by the washing quickly when the door should
can be stored after hanging for and the machine will drain the
machine, turning the knob will not be opened. A steady light
a short while. water. means the appliance has
have no effect (except for when
it is on position Stop/Reset).
Extra dry : use this setting Synthetic fabrics: press button E accepted the selected
when you want very dry clothes. if you want a spin cycle, or turn programme.
A cooling stage is foreseen at knob A to symbol if you want
the end of the drying cycle. the water to be drained.
N.B.: Drying cycle lamp
With “Daily wash”, this function When this lamp is on, it means
is not performed. that knob C has been set on a
drying cycle and at the end of the
wash cycle, the appliance will run
Slow spin the selected tumble drying cycle.
Use this button to reduce the
spinning speed from 1200 to
600 rpm for the cotton and linen
3 programmes and from 850 to
2 600 rpm for the synthetic
1 fabrics programmes.

The detergent dispenser is here.

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 What are you washing today?
A programme for all seasons
Type of fabric and degree of soil Programme Temperature Detergent Detergent Fabric Length of Description of wash cycle
knob knob for for wash softener the cycle
prewash (minutes)
COTTON
Exceptionally soiled whites Warm prewash, wash cycle at 90°C, rinse
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 1 90°C ◆ ◆ ◆ 165 cycles, intermediate and final spin cycles
Exceptionally soiled whites Wash cycle at 90°C, rinse cycles,
(sheets, tablecloths, etc.) 2 90°C ◆ ◆ 145 intermediate and final spin cycles
Heavily soiled whites and fast colours Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
3 60°C ◆ ◆ 130 intermediate and final spin cycles
Slightly soiled whites and delicate Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
colours (shirts, jumpers, etc.) 4 40°C ◆ ◆ 95 intermediate and final spin cycles
Rinse cycles Rinse cycles, intermediate and final
◆ spin cycles
Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle

Drying cycle for cotton fabrics

Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

SYNTHETICS

Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics Wash cycle at 60°C, rinse cycles,
(baby linen, etc.) 5 60°C ◆ ◆ 100 anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Heavily soiled fast colour synthetics Wash cycle at 50°C, rinse cycles,
(baby linen, etc.) 6 50°C ◆ ◆ 95 anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 7 40°C ◆ ◆ 70 anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Delicate colour synthetics Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles and
(all types of slightly soiled garments) 8 30°C ◆ ◆ 30 delicate spin cycle
Rinse cycles Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate
◆ spin cycel
Fabric softener Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of
◆ softener, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle
Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Drying cycle for synthetic fabrics

Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

DELICATES

Wool Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles and

9 40°C ◆ ◆ 60 delicate spin cycle
Particularly delicate garments and Wash cycle at 30°C, rinse cycles,
fabrics (curtains, silk, viscose, etc.) 10 30°C ◆ ◆ 50 anti-crease or draining
Rinse cycles ◆ Rinse cyclesi, anti-crease or draining

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle

Draining Draining

Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels the selected programme

Important: to cancel the wash programme you have just set, select one of the symbols (Stop/Reset) and wait for at least 5 seconds.
The data found in the table is purely indicative, and can vary according to the quantity and type of washing, the water system temperature and
the room temperature.

Special programme
Daily wash Your washer-dryer has a programme available for the washing of lightly soiled garments in a short amount of time.
By setting programme 8 at a temperature of 30°C, you can wash different types of fabrics together (except for wool and silk), with a
maximum load of 3 kg. This programmes allows you to save on both time and energy as it only lasts around 30 minutes.
We recommend the use of liquid detergent.

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 How to dry
A.
A combined Washing and Dry only Fabric Load type Max. load Drying time (Min.)
Drying Programme Once you have loaded the type (kg)
Look at table A to the side and washing that needs drying (2,5 Extra Wardrobe Iron
follow the instructions provided kg max. for cottons, see table dry
for MAX load to have an for other fabrics ), make sure
automatic washing and drying that: Cotton, Clothing of
cycle. - the door is shut correctly; Linen different 2,5 145 130 120
Follow the instructions for wash - the plug is inserted in the socket; sizes
only (see page 2, the paragraph - the water tap is turned on;
entitled "Starting the Washer- - button H has not been pressed Cotton Terry
towels 2,5 145 130 120
Dryer") and use knob C to set (O position).
the type of drying cycle desired,
then press button H (I position). And now set the wash cycle Terital, Sheets,
Cotton Shirts 2,5 100 90 85
knob
If the laundry load to be washed Set knob A on the appropriate
and dried exceeds the drying setting depending on Acrylics Pyjamas,
maximum load foreseen (see socks, etc. 1 65 60 60
the type of fabric, select the type
table A), then follow the of drying cycle required using
instructions provided for wash knob C and then press on-off Nylon Slips, tights,
only (see page 2, the paragraph button H (I position). stockings, 1 65 60 60
entitled "Starting the Washer- etc.
Dryer"). At the end of the drying cycle...
When the wash cycle has Wait for lamp I to flash slowly, The data contained in the table are purely indicative.
finished, remove your washing, then turn the washer-dryer off by For cotton loads of less than 1 Kg, use the drying programme
divide it up and replace part of it pressing on-off button H designed for synthetic fabrics.
inside the drum. (O position). Now you can open
Now follow the instructions the appliance door. Once you
provided for a dry only cycle. have removed the washing from
Repeat this procedure for the the appliance, leave the door
remainder of the load. open or ajar to avoid the
formation of bad odours and
turn off the water tap.

IMPORTANT WARNING
A spin cycle is carried out during the drying if you have set a - During the drying phase, the door tends to get quite hot.
cotton programme and a level of dryness (Extra dry , - Do not use the appliance to dry clothes that have been
Wardrobe , Iron ). washed with flammable solvents (e.g. trichlorethylene).
- Do not use the appliance to dry foam rubber or similar
elastomers.
- Make sure that the water tap is turned on during the drying
cycles.
- This washer-dryer can only be used to dry clothes which
have been pre-washed in water.

5 Instructions for installation and use

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 These symbols are divided in
contain messages expressed in five different categories and
small yet important symbols. shapes: washing , bleaching
Understanding them is very , ironing , dry cleaning
important if you want to get and drying .
better results and treat your
garments the way they deserve
to be treated.

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 washer-dryer.

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

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 Useful tips
Never use your washer- How much does it weigh? Holidays: unplug the
dryer to wash... torn, fraying or 1 sheet 400-500 gr. appliance.
non-hemmed linen. If it is 1 pillow case 150-200 gr. It is recommended that you
absolutely neccessary, place it in 1 tablecloth 400-500 gr. should unplug the machine from
a bag for protection. Do not wash 1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr. the socket and turn off the water
coloured linen with whites. 1 towel 150-250 gr. supply. Leave the door ajar to
allow air circulation to the draw
Watch the weight! Coloured T-shirts, printed and the door gasket area.This will
For best results, do not exceed ones and shirts last longer if turned prevent unpleasant odours.
the weight limits stated below inside out before washing.
(figures show weight of dry Printed T-shirts and sweatshirts
garments): should always be ironed inside out.

- Resistant fabrics: Dungaree alert.

5 kg maximum Very popular “salopette” type
WOOL CYCLE
- Synthetic fabrics: overalls have straps with hooks
For best results, we
2.5 kg maximum that can damage the drum of your
recommend you use a
- Delicate fabrics: specific detergent, taking
washer-dryer or other garments
2 kg maximum care not to wash more than
- Pure new wool: during the wash. To minimise the
risk, place hooks in the pocket
1 kg of laundry.
1 kg maximum
and fasten with safety pins.

How to wash almost anything

Curtains. Quilted coats and anorak. Trainers.
Curtains tend to crease a great You can wash quilted coats and Once you have removed mud
deal. A useful tip to reduce wind-cheaters, too, if they are and dirt from trainers, you can
creasing: fold the curtains and padded with goose or duck even wash them with jeans or
place them in a pillow case or down. Do not load more than any other tough garments. Do
mesh bag. Do not load anything 2-3 kg and never load 5 kg. not wash trainers with whites.
else inside the appliance, this Repeat rinse once or twice
will ensure that the overall using the gentle spin.
weight does not exceed the half
load. Remember to use the
specific programme 10 which
automatically excludes the spin
cycle.

7 Instructions for installation and use

 It’s important for a good wash
Useful tips about the detergent dispenser
The first secret is the easiest: the detergent dispenser is In compartment 1:
opened by pull it outwards. Detergent for pre-washing (powder)
In compartment 2:
You must follow the dosage Special containers are sold with Detergent for washing
recommendations provided by liquid or powder detergents for (powder or liquid)
the manufacturers when adding placing inside the washer-dryer 3 In compartment 3:
Additives (softeners, perfumes, etc.)
detergent or fabric conditioner. drum, these are positioned 2
Doses will vary according to the according to the instructions 1
wash load, the water hardness found in the detergent box
and how soiled the washing is. Never use hand wash
Experience will help you select detergent, because it may form
the right dosage almost too much foam, which could
automatically: it will become your damage the washer-dryer.
secret. Detergents that are specifically
Ensure no overfilling when formulated for both hand and
adding fabric conditioner in machine wash are an
compartment 3. exception.
The washer-dryer automatically One last secret: when washing
adds the softener to the wash in with cold water, always reduce
each programme. the amount of detergent you use:
Liquid detergent is poured into it dissolves less easily in cold
compar tment 2 just a few water than in hot water, so part
seconds before starting the of it would be wasted.
wash cycle.
Remember that liquid detergent
is only designed for wash
cycles of up to 60 degrees on
non pre-wash items.

The detergent dispenser can be

removed and cleaned: pull it outwards,
as indicated in the figure. Then leave it
under running water for a few minutes.

A guide to environmentally
Cutting costs efficiently friendly and economic use
of your appliance.
MAXIMISE THE LOAD SIZE
Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended
maximum load size.
SAVE up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads.
DO YOU NEED TO PRE-WASH?
For heavily soiled laundry only!
SAVE detergent, time, water and between 5 to 15% energy consumption by NOT
selecting Prewash for slight to normally soiled laundry.
IS A HOT WASH REQUIRED?
Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried in stains in water before washing to
reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.
SAVE up to 50% energy by using a 60°C wash programme.
BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME ...
SAVE energy and time by selecting the highest suitable spin speed to reduce the water
content in laundry before using a drying programme.

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 Troubleshooting
Before calling, read the following
In most cases, when your washer-dryer fails to work, the problems arising can
be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for
assistance, always check these points.
The washer-dryer fails to
But where did all the water go?
the door is open or not shut
start. Simple: with the new Indesit technology, you need less than
properly. half of it, to get good results on twice as much!
Is the plug correctly inserted Is the On/Off button This is why you cannot see the water through the door:
pressed? because there is little, very little of it, to respect the
into the socket? It could have environment yet without renouncing maximum cleanliness.
been moved whilst cleaning. If it is, then a programmed start And, on top of that, you are also saving electricity.
has been set.
Is there electricity in the
house? Is the programmed start
A circuit breaker may have knob, in the correct position
switched off as a result of too for those models
many electrical appliances concerned?
working at the same time. Or
maybe due to a general failure Is the water supply turned
in your entire area. on? For safety reasons, if the
washer-dryer does not load
Is the washer-dryer door water, it cannot start a wash
closed properly? cycle.
For safety reasons, the
washer-dryer cannot work if off, select one of the symbols
stop/reset , then switch it
back on. If the knob continues
to turn, call for assistance
because it is showing an
anomaly.

The washer-dryer fails to

fill with water.
Is the hose correctly
connected to the tap?

RIGHT WRONG Is there a water shortage ?

There could be work in
Leave the washer-dryer
progress in your building or The washer-dryer
Turn off the water street. continuously fills and
supply after use. plugged in while
This will eliminate cleaning. Is there sufficient water drains water.
the possibility of Even during maintenance, pressure? The autoclave Is the drain hose positioned
leakage. the appliance should
always be unplugged. may be malfunctioning. too low? It must be installed
Always leave the Is the tap filter clean? If the at a height ranging from 60 to
appliance door ajar Use solvents and water is very calcareous, or 100 cm.
to avoid bad odours. aggressive abrasives. if work has recently been
Never use solvents or Is the end of the hose
Clean the abrasives to clean the carried out on the water immersed in water?
appliance’s external and rubber parts piping, the tap filter could be
of the washer-dryer. clogged with particles and Does the wall drainage
exteriors gently.
To clean the debris. system have a breather
exteriors and the Neglect the detergent pipe? If the problem persists
rubber parts of the dispenser. Is the rubber hose kinked? even after these checks, turn
appliance, always It is removable and can The tract of the rubber hose the water supply off the
use a soft cloth easily be cleaned by bringing water to washer- machine and call for
dipped in warm and leaving it under running dryer must be as straight as
water. assistance.
soapy water. possible. Make sure it is not If you live on an upper floor of
squashed or kinked. your building, there may be a
Go on holiday without
thinking about her. The programme selector problem with your drain trap.
Before leaving, always knob keeps turning? To solve this problem, a
make sure that the special valve must be
washer-dryer is
unplugged and that the Wait a few minutes for the installed.
water supply is turned off. drain pump to empty the
tub, switch the washer-dryer

9 Instructions for installation and use

 Is the drain hose kinked? Is there space between the
The tract of the drain hose machine and adjacent
must be as straight as units? If it is not a built-in
possible. Make sure the drain model, the washer-dryer will
hose is not squashed or oscillate a bit during the spin
kinked. cycle. A few cm of space
should therefore be left
Is the washer-dryer’s drain
around it.
duct clogged? Is there an
extension of the drain hose?
If so, is it positioned
The washer-dryer does incorrectly, blocking the
not drain or spin. water flow?
Too much foam.

Does the selected Is the detergent appropriate

programme incorporates for machine washing? Check
water draining? Some whether the definition on its
programmes stop at the end label reads “for machine wash”
of the wash cycles and or “hand and machine wash”,
draining will have to be or any other similar wording.
selected manually. The washer-dryer leaks.
Is the correct amount being
Is the “Anti-crease" used? An excessive amount of
Is the metal ring of the inlet
function -where provided - detergent, besides producing
hose properly attached?
enabled? This function too much foam, does not
Turn off the water supply,
requires manual selection for Excessive vibration guarantee a more effective
unplug the appliance and try
draining. during the spin cycle. wash, and causes scaling in the
tightening its attachment
internal parts of the appliance.
Is the drain pump clogged? without forcing it.
Have all transit screws been
To check it, turn off the water removed durind instal- Is the detergent dispenser The washer-dryer does
supply, unplug the washer- lation? See the following obstructed? Remove and not dry.
dryer and follow the page on installation wash it under tap water.
instructions on page 13, or procedures. Check whether:
call for technical assistance. Is the drain hose well
the plug has been correctly
Has the washer-dryer been attached? Turn off the water
inserted into the socket; there
levelled correctly? The supply, unplug the appliance
Always get is electricity in your home; the
levelling of the appliance and try tightening its
assistance from appliance door has been shut
should be checked attachment.
authorised properly; a delayed start (if
periodically. Adjust the feet
technicians and available) has not been
and check them with a level.
selected; programme knob A
always insist on
has been set to position
original spare parts.
(Stop/Reset); the drying cycle
knob C has been set to
position 0.

Technical characteristics The washer-dryer doesn't

dry properly.
Model WD 12 S Check whether:
the end of the drain hose is
Dimensions width 59,5 cm
height 85 cm underwater; the drain pump is
depth 53,5 cm obstructed; the advice given
on the maximum loads has
Capacity from 1 to 5 kg for the wash programme; from 1 to 2,5 kg for the drying programme been taken; the water tap has
Electrical voltage 230/240 Volt 50 Hz
been turned on.
connections maximum absorbed power 2050 W
If, despite all checks, the washer-
Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) dryer fails to function and the
minimum pressure 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) problem persists, call your
drum capacity 46 litre nearest authorised Customer
Spinning speed up to 1200 rpm Service Centre, providing the
following information:
- the nature of malfunction
Control programs wash: programme 3, temperature 60°C. Carried out with 5 kg load; - the model type no. (Mod. ....)
in compliance with drying: run with a load of 2.5 kg and knob C set to position .
- the serial number (S/N ....)
IEC regulation 456
This information can be found on
This appliance conforms with the following E.E.C. directives: the data plate situated at the back
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications of the washer-dryer.
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent
modifications

Instructions for installation and use 10

 Installation and removal
When the new
washer-dryer arrives
Whether new or just transported to a new house,
installation is extremely important for the correct
functioning of your washer-dryer.
After removing the appliance from Connection to the water
its packaging, check that it is
mains
intact. If in doubt, contact a
Both hot and cold water supplies
qualified technician immediately.
are preferable and they should be
The inside of the machine is
between 34.5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and
supported, for transportation, by
1034.2kN/m² (150lb/in²) pressure.
four screws on the back panel.
The hose having the red end fitting
should be encountered between
the hot supply and the threaded Connecting the drain hose Electric connection
connection adjacent to the letter H The drain hose (hooked pipe) is Your appliance is now supplied
on the rear of the machine. The secured to the rear of the machine with a 13 amp fused plug it can
hose having the white end fittings by support clips and may be be plugged into a 13 amp socket
should be connected between the routed to right or left as required. for immediate use. Before using
cold supply and the threaded the appliance please read the
connection adjacent to the letter C instructions below.
Before using the washer-dryer, on the rear of the machine.
remove the screws, remove the Remember to insert a sealing WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE
spacers together with the rubber washer at each connection to MUST BE EARTHED.
tubes attached to them (keeping all ensure watertight joints. Do not THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS
the parts) and use the plastic plugs overtighten the connections by SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A
provided to fill in the holes. using tools -hand tight is sufficient QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Important: Use the cap (provided) to prevent leaks. It is generally more The hook to be used in case the drain
hose ends at a height below 60 cm.
to close the 3 holes which housed convenient to have these supplies Replacing the fuse:
the stop pin, situated in the right- away from the sink taps. Where When replacing a faulty fuse, a
The drain hose should be placed
hand part of the lower back of the no suitable hot water supply is 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to
in a stand pipe with a minimum
washer-dryer. available or it does not meet these BS 1362 should always be used,
internal diameter of 38 mm (1½
requirements, both inlet hoses may and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the
inches) or it can be positioned over
be connected to a cold supply by fuse cover is lost, the plug must
Levelling a sink or it can be connected as
using two taps etc., or a «T» not be used until a replacement
The washer-dryer must be shown in Fig. A. The height of
junction on the plumbing however, is obtained.
levelled appropriatey in order to stand pipe or sink should be
use of cold water only will increase between 60 and 100 cm (24 and
guarantee its correct functioning.To
programme times. 40 inches). Care must be taken
level the appliance, the front feet
Note: the maximum temperature that the hose is not obstructed,
must be adjusted; the angle of
should not exceed 70°C (158°F). twisted, submerged or kinked. If
inclination, measured according to
the worktop, must not exceed 2°. the hose is connected with an
When placed on carpet, make sure airtight joining, provision should be
the ventilation is not reduced. made to prevent syphoning.

The rubber gasket.

Connect the inlet hose to the

threaded connector on the
The front feet are adjustable. machine rear. The guide for draining into tubs and
sinks.
Warning!
The company denies all
Retain the transit screws, liability if and when these
spacers and washers. norms are not respected.
Should you move house
then these should be Plastic bags, expanded
replaced to support the styrofoam, nails and other
inside of the machine to Water pipe inlet at the top right. packaging parts are not
prevent damage when Fig. A
children’s toys, and are
transporting the machine. potentially dangerous.

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Replacement fuse covers: How to connect an alternati-
If a replacement fuse cover is ve plug:
fitted, it must be of the correct The wires in this mains lead are
colour as indicated by the coloured in accordance with the
coloured marking or the colour following code:
that is embossed in words on the BLUE NEUTRAL(N)
base of the plug. Replacements BROWN LIVE (L)
can be obtained directly from GREEN&YELLOW EARTH(E)
your nearest Service Depot.
Disposing of the appliance:
Removing the plug: When disposing of the appliance
If your appliance has a non- please remove the plug by
rewireable moulded plug and you cutting the mains cable as close
should wish to re-route the mains as possible to the plug body and
cable through partitions, units dispose of it as described above.
etc., please ensure that either:
the plug is replaced by a fused
13 ampere re-wearable plug GREEN &
bearing the BSI mark of approval. YELLOW

or:
13 ampere fuse
the mains cable is wired directly BROWN

into a 13 amp cable outlet,

BLUE CROSS-BAR
controlled by a switch, (in CORD GRIP
compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the
appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of
the plug itself, you make the pins
unusable so that it cannot be
accidentally inserted into a
socket.

Instructions for connecting

cable to an alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the
mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following
code:
Green & Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the
lead may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifyng the
terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to
terminal marked E or or
coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal
marked L or coloured Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal
marked N or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used
it must be fitted with a
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or
adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt the
electrical supply to your machine,
consult a qualified electrician
before use.

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 Easy Care and Maintenance
Treat your machine well and it will provide
many years of trouble free service
Your washer-dryer is a reliable companion in life and on the job. It is just as important for you to keep it in
shape.
Your washer-dryer is designed
to provide reliable service over It is important to wash
many years. A few simple steps the detergent dispenser
will help to prolong its life and regularly.
avoid problems. It is advisable, To prevent dried washing
to turn off water taps when the powder from
machine is not to be used, this accumulating, place the
protects the hoses, etc. dispenser under running
If the water in your area is too water for a few minutes.
hard, use a deliming product
(water is hard if it often leaves
whitish stains around taps or Never exaggerate with doses.
drains, especially of bath tubs. Normal detergents already
For more accurate information as contain deliming agents. Only if
to the type of water in your the water is particularly hard,
system, call the local water that is, rich in lime content, do
works or a local plumber). we recommend the use of a
Pockets must always be specific product at every wash.
emptied removing even pins, A periodical wash cycle with a
badges and any other hard dose of a deliming product,
object. without detergents or washing,
The washer-dryer exterior may prove useful.
should be cleaned with a rag Never use too much detergent
dipped in lukewarm water and or additives because this could
soap. cause an excess amount of
foam, scaling and possible
damage to the component parts
of your washer-dryer.
Do not forget to empty all pockets: small objects can
cause damage to your washer-dryer.

When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.

The washer-dryer comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance.
Small objects may accidentally fall into the pump: coins, hair clips, loose buttons and other small items. To avoid
possible damage, they are withheld in an accessible pre-chamber, situated at the lower end of the pump.

Attention: Before attempting to examine this pre-chamber, first

ensure that the machine has finished its programme and is empty.
Unplug the machine, as with any maintenance.
To gain access gently ease down the top of the plinth panel situated at
the base of the machine, with a screwdriver etc, to release it. Then
ease the top edge forward to allow it to be lifted clear (Fig. 1). Place
a shallow dish or tray below the cover of the pre-chamber to catch
the small amount of water present. Release the cover by turning anti-
clockwise (Fig. 2). Ensure that the cover is securely replaced.
Fig. 1 Re-fit the plinth cover by inserting the hooks on its lower edge into Fig. 2
the slots and ease the top edge back into position.
The water inlet hose
Check the rubber hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately. When you use your washer-dryer,
water pressure is very strong and a cracked tube could easily split open.

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 Important for the safe use of your washer-dryer

Your safety and that of Your washer-dryer has been built in compliance

your family
Read these instructions and all 7. Never open the detergent
with the strictest international safety regulations.
To protect you and all your family.

9. While the appliance is that children do no touch

the information in this manual dispenser while the functioning, do not touch it. Never force the washer-
carefully: they are an important appliance is functioning; the drain water as it could dryer door because this
source, not only of numerous do not use hand wash reach very high tempera- could damage the safety
useful tips, but also of vital detergent because the tures. The appliance door, lock which prevents
information on safety, use and abundance of foam could during wash cycles, tends accidental opening when the
maintenance. damage its internal parts. to become hot; ensure nachine is working. Allow a
1. the machine should not be 8. Never pull on the supply few minutes at the end of the
installed in an outdoor cable or the washer-dryer to program for the lock to
environment, not even disconnect it from the wall release.
when a roof shelters the socket: it is extremely 10. In case of malfunctioning,
area, because it may be very dangerous. first close the water tap
dangerous to leave it and unplug the appliance
exposed to rain and from the wall socket; do
thunderstorms. not under any circum-
2. It must only be used by stances touch internal parts
adults and exclusively for in order to attempt repairs.
I only want an authorised
washing clothes following specialised technician with 11. If you interrupt a Wash
the instructions provided in original Indesit spare parts! Programme before its
this manual. end, then the water and
3. Should it have to be moved, clothes may be hot. The
proceed with the help of two water level may also be
or three people and handle above the door, see
it with the utmost care. instruction for draining
Never try to do this alone, the machine before you
because the appliance is open the door and handle
very heavy. with caution .
4. Before loading the washer- 12. During the Tumble Drying
dryer, make sure the drum programme and at its end,
is empty. the clothes and drum of
the machine may be hot,
5. Never touch the washer-
handle with caution and
dryer when barefoot or
do not touch the drum.
with wet or damp hands
or feet.
6. Never use extensions or
multiple plugs, which are
particularly dangerous in
humid environments. The
power supply cable must
never be bent or
dangerously compressed.

How to change the power supply cable

The power supply cable must only be replaced by one of our authorised Service Engineers.

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 Stay in touch

THANK YOU for choosing an Indesit appliance. We are confident

you have made a good choice and that your new appliance will give
many years of excellent service.
And we're there when you need us.

Register your purchase

now
This will confirm your entitlement to enter our quarterly prize draw
where you have the possibility to recover the cost of your purchase.
Simply complete and return the Registration Form supplied with the
appliance documents, using the FREEPOST envelope supplied. Or
call the Registration Hotline on 0870 010 4305.

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For direct access to Genuine Indesit Spare Parts and Accessories,
call 0870 558 5850 and speak to our skilled staff who can help you to identify and purchase the item you require.

For a Rapid Response to a problem with your appliance, call 0870 607 0805. We're open from Monday to
Saturday (8am - 5.30pm weekdays, 9am - 5pm Saturday). We have our own department of highly trained Indesit
service staff. For most calls, our Service Engineer can fix the problem on the first visit.

Please have the following details to hand when you ring us:
The nature of the problem, the Model Number and the Serial Number.
These numbers can be found on the appliance and on the portion of the Registration Card which you retain.

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