Simple rules on how to use an old-style Indesit washing machine

foto35516-1 Modern washing machines are equipped with an intuitive interface, which cannot be said about the technology of previous years.

Their panels display a minimal set of verbal instructions and pictures, and the washing programs are completely encrypted in the form of digital symbols.

Figuring out how to put the equipment into operation without ruining things can be quite difficult.

Read the article on how to properly use an old-style Indesit washing machine.

Content

Preparing for washing
How to turn on the washing machine and configure basic settings?
Where should I put the detergent?
How to care for household appliances?
Helpful information
Conclusion

Preparing for washing

Before you start washing clothes in an old-style Indesit washing machine, you need to study the operating instructions. This is especially true if a person is using this technology for the first time. After reading the manual, you can begin preparing for washing.

Procedure:

Sort laundry by fabric type, degree of soiling and color.
Remove all solid objects from pockets and check the condition of buttons.
Open the hatch door and put laundry inside. Its wet weight should not exceed the permissible load on the drum.
Connect the device to the network and press the power button. All indicators should light up and go out.
Close the hatch door until you hear a click.
If there is a "lock" icon on the panel, it should light up.

If you have to wash durable fabrics, then the maximum load for a 5 kg machine is 5 kg, but for other types of fabric these figures differ.

For synthetics, the maximum load is 2.5 kg, for delicate fabrics - 2 kg, for wool and silk - 1 kg. This is the only way to ensure high quality washing without damaging the products.

Weight of some items when wet:

sheet – 500 g;
pillowcase – 200 g;
tablecloth – 400 g;
terry towel – 500 g;
men's underwear – 100 g;
children's shirt – 200 g;
jeans – 800 g.

How to turn on the washing machine and configure basic settings?

After the device is ready for use, you need to correctly configure the program, set the temperature and spin speed. To select the washing mode on older models, use the selector knob, which must be rotated to the desired inscription or number.

Decoding of the main programs:

1 – heavily soiled white items. Use the temperature selection toggle switch to set the desired parameter. If a thorough wash is required, it is set to the MAX position.
When there is no need to boil the laundry, the toggle switch is moved to the 600 degree position.
3 – mixed fabrics. In older models of washing machines, this program is considered universal, so it is used more often than others. It is suitable for white things, for fading and non-fading colored fabrics.
Recommended washing temperature is 40 degrees. If the products are very dirty and strongly colored, you can set the value to 60 degrees.
4 – colored fabrics. Recommended washing temperature is 40 degrees.
9 – synthetics of medium pollution level (the fabric is not prone to shedding). In this case, the maximum temperature should not exceed 60 degrees.
14 – wool. The water temperature switch is left at 30 degrees, or the heating is turned off completely.

When the washing program is selected and the desired temperature is set, go to the speed controller. It is used to change the rotation speed of the drum during spinning. The more delicate the fabric, the fewer revolutions per minute required. Spin can be turned off completely by setting the selector to the “crossed out spiral” icon.

The modes of the Indesit washing machine are discussed in the video:

Where should I put the detergent?

In older models of Indesit washing machines, detergent is poured into the dispenser. It is unacceptable to add powder for hand washing into the cuvette. This will lead to excessive foam formation and equipment failure.

Order of compartments:

1 compartment – powder for pre-wash;
2 compartment – powder or gel for the main wash;
3 compartment – additives (flavors, conditioners), the compartment should be filled no higher than the installed grate;
4 compartment (not available in all old-type SMAs) – bleach.

Once the detergent is in the desired compartment, the dispenser is pushed back. Then you need to check again that all the steps have been completed correctly, and then click on the “Start” button.

How to care for household appliances?

Care instructions behind the Indesit washing machine:

The body of the device must be kept clean and wiped with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive or alcohol-based cleaners as cleaning agents.
After each wash, you need to remove water from the cuff. Clean it periodically with soapy water.
The detergent tray should be rinsed regularly.
After washing, the hatch is always left open so that excess moisture disappears from the drum and an unpleasant odor does not appear.
Periodically you need to clean the drain and inlet filter, rinse the hose and inspect it for damage.

Helpful information

Tips for use old-style Indesit washing machine:

To achieve high-quality washing results, you need to dose the powder correctly. Its excess threatens the formation of plaque inside the SMA, which will lead to its rapid failure. At the same time, the quality of washing does not become higher.
You should not store dirty laundry in the washing machine drum; there is a basket for this.
If you have to wash in cold water, reduce the amount of powder by half.
It is not permissible to restart the washing program while the appliance is running. This may damage the control module.

Detailed operating instructions for Indesit washing machines are presented in given section.

Conclusion

It’s not difficult to understand the rules for using an old-style Indesit washing machine. You need to select the appropriate program, set the temperature and spin speed correctly. After that, all that remains is to start the wash cycle and remove clean laundry from the drum.