Rules for connecting the Indesit washing machine to water and other communications

While the washing machine works without failures, few people are interested in its structure.
But as soon as household appliances break down and do-it-yourself repairs are planned, detailed information about where individual elements are located and how they work will help carry out the work competently, quickly and efficiently.

We will tell you about the design of Indesit washing machines in the article.

Selecting a location

It is advisable to decide on a place for the washing machine before purchasing it. An important point is that the dimensions of the washing machine correspond to the free space .

This is especially important when free space is limited or a new machine needs to be built into an existing set.

You should focus on the proximity of sewerage, water supply and electricity. The floor must be level, solid (not sag under the weight of the device), without tilting. In this case, nothing should prevent the machine door from opening freely and the powder receptacle compartment from sliding out.

Based on these requirements, choose for installation:

• bathroom;
• kitchen;
• storage room;
• hallway

In addition to those listed, washing machines can even be installed in places uncharacteristic of their usual location, for example, in a living room. Such options are more typical for hostels and hotels.

The complete set of washing equipment allows you to change its location if necessary.

Bathroom

The location of the washing machine in the bathroom is one of the most popular , as it provides good access to communications. If there is little free space, it is better to give preference to narrow models of devices or top-loading machines.

The disadvantage of choosing a bathtub as an installation location is high humidity, which negatively affects the equipment.

Kitchen

Built-in models are most often chosen for placement in the kitchen. At the same time, access to running water and electricity is still important, as well as good ventilation and the availability of free space for the dimensions of the washing machine.

Hallway, storage room

This option is chosen in cases where free space and niches are located in the pantry or hallway. Depending on the interior, the washing machine can even be placed behind decorative panels . The complexity of installation in this case is related to the distance of communications.

How to connect the Indesit washing machine?

Let's consider the process of connecting a household appliance to communications.

To electricity

To connect to electricity, a separate outlet with a reinforced cable and a separate outlet for the machine must be provided to the washing machine. The use of tees and extensions is not permitted.

Separately, you should worry about organizing grounding . If the washing machine is installed in the bathroom, then the outlet should not be an ordinary one, but a special one - with a lid and protection from moisture.

If there is a problem with voltage in the house, and there are frequent surges, you should take care of purchasing a stabilizer. This will protect the equipment from failure and reduce the likelihood of failures during operation. If there is a stabilizer, the washing machine should be connected to the network only through it.

The electrical supply cord must pass freely - without kinks or squeezing.

To water supply

It is necessary to provide for the water supply to the washing machine in advance . If it was not there, you will need the help of a plumber.

The washing machine has a hose for filling water. It is included in the kit, but can be purchased separately.

The hose needs to be considered. Its end, which has a bend, must be screwed to the washing machine from the rear wall. No tools are required to tighten - just tighten by hand.

The second end of the hose has no bends. It is connected to the water supply. This type of installation can be done by a plumber. The fastener is organized by tightening the plastic nut by hand.

When organizing a tap into a water pipe for a washing machine, it is necessary to install a tap that allows you to shut off the water supply to the device .

Connecting a washing machine to a water pipe - in the video:

To the sewer

The organization of the system for draining waste water from a washing machine can be organized in several ways:

1. Direct connection to the sewer pipe. A rubber cuff is used for this.
2. Connection via siphon with reliable fixation.
3. Drain into a sink, bathtub or toilet. This option is not aesthetically pleasing and can be considered temporary.

If the length of the drain hose of the Indesit washing machine is not enough, it is not recommended to extend it. In this case, it would be better to extend the drain pipe.

An extended hose that is too long is not only unsafe due to possible leaks, it can also quickly become clogged and even cause an unpleasant odor in the washing machine itself.
The drain hose must not run from the appliance along the floor .
It needs to be raised above the tank level. This is necessary for normal operation of the pump and to eliminate the possibility of spontaneous outflow of water from the machine. The exact indicators are indicated by the manufacturer in the technical passport for the machine. Connecting the washing machine drain to the washbasin siphon - in the video:

Washing machine Indesit W84TX characteristics

Setup and first launch

Proper installation of the washing machine must include leveling it with the floor. To do this, you will need a special tool - a building level. The actual adjustment of the position of the device will be carried out by adjusting the height of the legs.

Procedure:

• place the building level on the top cover of the machine;
• twist the legs of the washing machine to decrease or increase their length;
• it is important to check the stability of the device in the installed position - to do this, you can put your palms on the corners of the machine and try to rock it slightly without using force;
• if the washing machine is not level and sways slightly when pressing on the corners, you need to adjust its position again by rotating the legs;
• If the position is stable, then using a wrench you should fix the position of the legs, otherwise the position of the device may be disturbed during operation as a result of vibration.

The first start of the washing machine is carried out without loading items into the drum; the washing duration must be at least 60 minutes.

At the testing stage, it is important to ensure correct installation and reliability of connections. To ensure the stability of the device, it should be started with maximum spin.

The first start should be without things in order to wash the factory lubricant from the components without fear of staining things.

Requirements for electrical communications

Before you plug the plug into the outlet and start the first cycle, it is advisable to check that the electrical communications comply with safety standards. It is better to correct all existing errors and risky moments so as not to cause a short circuit or failure in the electronics. The recommendations are as follows.

1. Select a separate outlet with a reinforced cable with a large cross-section and an individual output to the machine.
2. Do not use extension cords.
3. Organize grounding with the appropriate wire in the electrical network or connect an RCD with a cut-off current of at least 10 mA (for the bathroom) and 30 mA for other rooms.
4. For bathrooms, use special moisture-resistant sockets with a lid.
5. Protect the washing machine system from voltage surges or short power outages and connect a stabilizer to the circuit.
6. Make sure that the conductive cord is not kinked or pinched along its entire length.

This completes the installation and connection of the new washing machine from Indesit. All that remains is to run the “empty” mode for at least an hour, without throwing laundry into the drum. This will not only be a test for properly supplied water, timely drainage and uninterrupted supply of electricity. But also preliminary cleaning of the washing machine from factory grease and store smell.

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1 reader comment

1. 01/10/2022 at 23:27

   Alexander:

   I am very, very dissatisfied with the purchase of Indesit 51051, a very bad model.

   Answer

Typical problems and solutions

When installing an Indesit automatic washing machine, some difficulties may arise that require a separate solution:

1. 
   If the machine is needed in a private house that does not have a centralized water supply, the task becomes more complicated.
   In this case, it is necessary to organize the water supply using a separate pump or install a container (tank) with water at a height of 1-3 meters from the floor. This is necessary in order to create water pressure.

2. If the drain hose is not long enough to tap into the sewer, you may be tempted to extend the hose, but this option is very unreliable.
   An alternative way is to make a stationary sewerage supply closer to the location of the washing machine. A temporary solution is to throw the edge of the drain hose into the bathtub or sink.
3. If the inlet hose is not long enough or it was simply lost during transportation, you can purchase a hose of the required length separately.
4. An uneven floor is a problem left over from an unsuccessful renovation. In this case, you will have to organize a flat, stable platform for the washing machine. When creating it, it is important to monitor its evenness using a building level.
5. A slippery floor often occurs when the floor covering is glossy tiles. The problem can be solved by using special attachments on the legs of the machine or a mat that will prevent slipping and prevent the washing machine from “travelling” when washing and spinning around the room.

We organize drainage

To fully connect our machine to the water supply and sewerage system, you need to do two things: organize the drainage, and then the water supply. First, let's set up the drain. There are several variations here:

• connect to the drain pipe through the siphon; to do this, we put the hose on the siphon and securely fix it with a metal clamp;
• connect the drain and pipe directly, insert a special rubber cuff into the sewer and plug the washing machine hose into it;
• using a container is the simplest, but not convenient and not aesthetic way, when the hose is hung on a bathtub, toilet, sink or deep basin. Suitable as a temporary or emergency measure.

Note! If the length of the drain hose is not enough to connect to the sewer, it is not recommended to extend it with nozzles - it is necessary to lengthen the supply pipe.

In any case, first study the instructions supplied with the machine. The technical documentation of some models specifies the permissible height of the hose for connection. Most often, the minimum mark is 50 cm from the floor, but it is better to check the figure in the data sheet.

Call the master

You can call a technician to connect the washing machine. You can find the right contact on the Internet. A technician from a washing machine repair company will carry out the work efficiently and quickly enough.

The cost of the service may vary between companies . If additional work is required along the way, the price will increase. Also, the cost of connection does not include parts that may be needed, for example, a lost inlet hose.

On average in the capital, connection will cost from 1,000 rubles with disconnected communications and 1,500 – 3,500 rubles with preparatory work. If the equipment is built-in, then the cost of the work is higher - from 1,700 to 4,000 rubles.

When calling the technician, you must name the model of the device and indicate whether there is a supply of all communications for installation.

Recommendations

When connecting, the following recommendations may be useful:

1. Immediately after transportation, do not rush to connect the washing machine. This is especially important in winter.
2. It is better to take care of the connection to the water supply and sewerage in advance.
3. Connecting the washing machine to electricity is a very important point. If you have doubts about the quality of the wiring, you need to call an electrician.
4. Before installing and operating the washing machine, you should study the instructions, since different models, even from the same manufacturer, may have their own characteristics.
5. If the washing machine is connected after transportation, then you must remember to remove the transport bolts. They are located on the back wall of the device. Instead, special plugs are installed so as not to leave holes on the body.
6. For safe operation of the washing machine, it is important to ensure that children and pets do not have access to hoses and electrical cords.
7. For insertion into the sewer and for connection to the water supply through a special tee, it is advisable to use only high-quality parts that can last for many years without breakdowns.

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

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How to connect an Indesit washing machine. User manual

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that if you incorrectly connect your washing machine to the same water supply or sewerage system, then the washing machine may well work with glitches. When you bought the SMA and brought it home, there should be a manual in the box; it’s not just a piece of paper or a beautiful magazine, the correct operation of the washing machine depends on this thing. For your information, when using this technique, there are many nuances that simply cannot be ignored. People often come to my workshop who haven’t even bothered to open and even read the contents of this book, but are already running to repair their newly purchased equipment. The main mistake is the incorrect connection of the drain hose, I’ll get into this a little later and in more detail, but now I’ll tell you one incident that happened just the other day. We will talk about connecting the washing machine to electricity. In general, they brought an Indesit washing machine to my workshop, I don’t remember what model, in principle it doesn’t matter, what’s important is that I have it, it worked like a clock, but as soon as the client took it home, it stopped working. At my request, the owner of the machine measured the voltage, it turned out to be 230 volts and everything seemed to be fine, but the machine did not work. In view of the scandalous situation, I went to the place myself, the first thing I saw was that the SM was connected through a carrier, when I began to explain to the clients that this could not be done, they began to look at me, their eyes bulging. Here I would like to clarify that the heating element on a washing machine consumes about 2 kW, plus the machine itself another 0.5 kW, and the carrier is designed for 1 kW. In general, I turned on the car, waited for the heating element to start working and picked up the carrying wire, it turned out to be so hot that it was very difficult to hold it in my hands, the owners were shocked by this trick, but the tricks didn’t end there. In addition, I took a multimeter and measured the voltage while the washing machine was running and the heating element was heating the water, that is, at maximum load. There was 170 volts in the carrier. The end of the story was this: they called an electrician, he laid a direct wire to the place where the SMA is located, and also had to unseal the meter, since before it the electricity flowed normally, but after it there was a huge loss. The whole problem arose due to the fact that the wires entering the meter were aluminum and it simply oxidized. The moral of the story is this: before you run to the workshop, you need to thoroughly check the electrical network in your home.

How to connect an Indesit washing machine to the sewer

It doesn’t matter what kind of load you have on your SMA, whether it’s vertical or horizontal, it connects the same way. Another important thing here is that the Indesit washing machine has one feature that the average user doesn’t even know about, but the craftsmen know and are silent. We are talking about the troubleshooting mode, it consists in the fact that before starting the wash, the SM checks the main components, that is, turns on the valve for a few seconds, then turns on the pump for the same period of time and only after turning off the pump, after about 7 seconds. 10 begins to fill in water, starting the wash cycle. Now let's see what happens when you press the start button, that is, launch the program. The water fill valve turns on for a few seconds, that is, the washing machine is filled with approximately 3-4 liters, it depends on the pressure. After the water has been poured into the tank, the pump turns on, it does not work for long, about 4-5 seconds, but during this period of time it begins to throw water into the sewer and this is where miracles begin, or rather a siphon appears, thanks to which, after When the drain pump is turned off, water continues to flow into the sewer pipe. Then the brains give a signal to start washing, that is, the valve opens and water begins to pour in, and this happens despite the fact that the water that remained after the diagnosis has not yet been drained from the tank. The result is self-draining. Each instruction manual states that the water drain hose must be raised by 70-80 cm. On my own behalf, I can add that I usually adhere to something else; when I install a washing machine for someone, I do this. I measure 5 cm down from the top cover of the washing machine and hang the drain hose to that height, I clearly indicated this in the photo

Watch the video. Why does the Indesit washing machine constantly drain water?

How to level a washing machine

Everything is simple here, any modern SMA has adjustable legs. It is better to level the machine with a slight tilt back, this is necessary so that water does not flow from under the powder container, in addition, it seems to me that the washing machine is much more stable in this position. I would also like to comment on one question that I am often asked on my YouTube channel and in the workshop

We bought an Indesit washing machine and were happy with it until the first spin. The fact is that when the washing machine started spinning, at first it shook a little, after which the vibration began to intensify, as a result it began to jump all over the bathroom, we urgently had to turn it off. When we called the service center, they simply sent us and told us to read the instruction manual, which basically says nothing

Now let's see where the washing machine is, as I understand it, we are talking about the bathroom and there are probably tiles in it, this is the reason that the washing machine started jumping. First of all, in this case, you need to go to the store and buy a rubber mat, and don’t tell me here that washing machines have legs made of rubber, no matter what they are made of, but by placing a rubber mat, you will not only get rid of the fact that SM walks where she wants, and also from excessive vibration. Believe me, this helps in the vast majority of cases.

Which washing mode to choose on the Indesit washing machine

On the powder container, all washing modes are indicated, usually the temperature that is recommended for a particular wash is also written there. Here we must take into account that in Indesit, in some modes, there is such a function as stopping with water. Now I will dwell on this miracle in more detail. In general, the following happens: you select the cycle you need, set the temperature you want, the machine washes everything as it should, but when it gets to the spin cycle, it doesn’t spin it, and what’s more, a lot of water remains in the tank. Here, people panic and start running to the workshop, and when you ask them in what position they washed, the answer is the same. After a short explanation, the man begins to ask why the hell she needs him. The answer to this question can only be given by the manufacturer, and I can only suggest which modes our housewives do the most laundry.

• Main wash - Synthetics at 40-60 degrees, cycle lasts from 1:10 to 1:40, depending on the selected temperature. In principle, any laundry can be washed
• Everyday - As in the previous paragraph, you can wash any laundry. It lasts about an hour
• Wool - By its name it is already clear that you need to wash here, washing is designed for 50-60 minutes
• Cotton - The longest cycle, involves washing at 90 degrees, which I do not recommend doing, I will explain why below. The process takes from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the selected temperature
• Rinse - usually goes through two rinse cycles, lasts about 15-20 minutes

I have listed the main washes that our housewives use; there are, of course, additional functions, but as practice shows, very rarely anyone uses them, with the possible exception of the “Reduce time” button. Since the article is already very long, I cannot talk in detail about each additional function and each washing cycle, below you will see links where you can download instructions for almost every model of the Indesit washing machine, and now let’s talk about how to use your washing machine correctly

Correct operation of the Indesit washing machine

In this paragraph I want to list what should not be done and what should be done during operation of this equipment. Many argue with me about the temperature regime, and questions also arise about the spin cycle. I’ll try to explain something, and I’ll give some recommendations that can extend the life of your SMA

• Wash as little as possible and at temperatures above 70 degrees. The higher the temperature, the more scale there is on the heating element and in the washing machine tank. There is a relay on the control module that controls the process of turning the heating element on and off; it is the relay that often fails, since a large current constantly passes through it, by the way, the heating element itself is not happy with the constant operation. At the moment, Indesit tanks are made of carbolite, which do not withstand high temperatures very well. In addition, when washing at high temperatures, there is a serious load on the electrical network in your apartment or house
• After finishing washing, leave the hatch door ajar, also open the powder container a little
• The spin speed should not exceed 800 rpm, this will extend the life of the oil seal and bearings; if it is possible to spin at lower speeds, then do not hesitate to do so. It is important to understand here that the difference between 600 and 800 will not be very visible, but you will save a good resource for the machine
• Do not use cheap powders, they contain some alkalis that corrode the silumin crosses on the drum
• Be sure to put a rubber mat under the washing machine, this will reduce vibration and your washing machine will not wander where it wants. Of course, this should be done only when the SM has the habit of coming to say hello to you from the bathroom to the kitchen
• Provide a separate powerful outlet for the washing machine; I already wrote above that the washing machine consumes about 2.5 kW
• Raise the drain hose almost to the level of the top cover of the washing machine, this will help avoid self-draining

Download the operating instructions for the Indesit washing machine

Below you can download about 100 operating instructions for Indesit washing machines. I draw your attention to the fact that the entire manual is uploaded to Yandex disk. If you live in Ukraine, then I advise you to install a Yandex browser or an Opera browser with VPN support on your computer, there are a lot of instructions and transferring them from one file hosting service to another is very difficult, everything is checked by an antivirus. The entire manual is freely available, that is, you don’t have to pay for it or send any random sms. I won’t explain how to download a disk from Yandex, I think you are adults and know how this is done, there is nothing complicated here.

1. Download instructions for washing machine Indesit_PWSE_6108