Indesit PWE 8148S - Manual (Page 8)

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Detergents and laundry
Detergent dispenser drawer
Successful washing results also depend on the correct
dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not
necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in
fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and
contribute to environmental pollution.
 Do not use hand washing detergents; they create too
much foam.
Open the detergent
dispenser drawer and pour
in the detergent or washing
additive, as follows.
Compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent (powder)
Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra
compartment 4 has been removed.
Compartment 2: Washing detergent (powder or
liquid)
Liquid detergent should only be poured in immediately
prior to the start of the wash cycle.
Compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners,
etc.)
The fabric softener should not overflow the grid.
extra compartment 4: Bleach
extra compartment 5: we recommend this
compartment is used for liquid detergent.
Preparing the laundry
• Divide the laundry according to:
- the type of fabric/the symbol on the label
- the colours: separate coloured garments from
whites.
• Empty all garment pockets and check the buttons.
• Do not exceed the listed values, which refer to the
weight of the laundry when dry:
Durable fabrics: max. 8 kg
Synthetic fabrics: max. 3,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: max. 2 kg
Wool: max. 2 kg
Silk: max. 2 kg
How much does your laundry weigh?
1 sheet 400-500 g
1 pillow case 150-200 g
1 tablecloth 400-500 g
1 bathrobe 900-1,200 g
1 towel 150-250 g
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Special wash cycles
Jeans: turn the garments inside out before washing
and use liquid detergent. Use wash cycle 6.
Shirts: use special wash cycle 7 to wash shirts in
various fabrics and colours.
It guarantees maximum care is taken of the garments
and minimises the formation of creases.
Mix-Cool 30’: this wash cycle was designed to wash
lightly soiled garments quickly: it lasts just 30 minutes
and therefore saves both energy and time. By selecting
wash cycle 8, it is possible to wash different fabrics
(except for wool and silk items) using a cold cycle, up to
a maximum load of 3 kg.
Wool: wash cycle 9 can be used to wash all woollen
garments in the machine, even those carrying the “hand
wash only” label. To achieve the best results, use a
special detergent and do not exceed the maximum load
of 2 kg.
Silk: use special wash cycle 10 to wash all silk
garments. We recommend the use of special detergent
which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Curtains:we recommend you fold the curtains and
place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Use wash
cycle 10.
Duvets: to wash double or single duvets (the weight of
which should not exceed 3 kg), cushions or clothes
padded with goose down such as puffa jackets, use the
special wash cycle number 11 “Duvets”. We
recommend that duvets are placed in the drum with
their edges folded inwards (see figure) and that no more
than ¾ of the total volume of the drum is used.
To achieve the best results, we recommend that a liquid
detergent is used and placed inside the detergent
dispenser drawer.
Outwear(wash cycle 12): is studied for washing water-
repellent fabrics and winter jackets (e.g. Gore-Tex,
polyester, nylon); for best results, use a liquid detergent
and dosage suitable for a half-load; pre-treat necks,
cuffs and stains if necessary; do not use softeners or
detergents containing softeners. Stuffed duvets cannot
be washed with this programme.
Sport Shoes (wash cycle 13): is for washing sports
shoes; for best results, do not wash more than 2 pairs
simultaneously.