Indesit washing machine modes: washing programs by time and temperature, icon designation, what to do if the Indesit washing machine malfunctions?

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Published: 14-5-2018

Modified: 14-5-2018

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Indesit automatic washing machines (WMA) are popular among Russians for their successful price-quality combination. Italian washing machines are generously equipped with programs and modes - all for user convenience. To make “communication” with the device as convenient as possible, all washing modes in the Indesit washing machine are displayed on the control panel. Each wash option is labeled and indicated with an intuitive icon. Let's figure out what functions and programs are available in Indesit machines and what designations they have.

What does Indesit offer?

Mode is a process characterized by certain conditions. The temperature, drum rotation speed, time and goal vary. A program is a specific procedure, which, differing in washing conditions, can consist of several modes.

Basic

Cotton. T-shirt or cotton box drawn. The user can select options with different temperatures and durations:

90–95 degrees is a good option if you need to wash stained kitchen towels. The drum is fully loaded. And the cycle time is almost 3 hours.
60 degrees. With intensive washing, the process is shorter, since the soaking step is eliminated. Duration is reduced to 2.5 hours. This option is chosen for heavily soiled white items - tablecloths, towels, bed linen.
40 degrees. Recommended for colored products. Duration - about 2.5 hours.

Synthetics. A flask with temperature indication is shown. There are two options:

60 °C - 1 hour 25 minutes.
40 °C - gentle version, lasting 1 hour 11 minutes. Loading - 50%. This is usually 2.5–3.5 kg, depending on the model.

Wool. A skein of thread is drawn. For wool and cashmere items. Duration - 55 minutes. Temperature: 40°C. Spin speed is reduced.
Silk. The picture shows a T-shirt. For curtains made of thin fabrics, for viscose and underwear. They are washed at 30°C for 55 minutes. Load the drum by about 20% - up to 1–1.5 kg. There is no spin.

Some models may contain separate modes, without an emphasis on fabric. Washing available:

Preliminary. Use instead of soaking. Gently rotate in slightly warm (30 °C) water.
Daily (everyday) is a standard program for quickly washing lightly soiled items.
Intense. For cotton and linen. Hot water - up to 95 °C. This is an analogue of “cotton 90 °C”.
Delicate - similar to “wool”. You can wash completely different fabrics that have one thing in common - special requirements for process conditions. Wool, organza, lycra and other delicate materials are washed at 40 degrees.

Additional

They are chosen for specific items, taking into account the fabric and degree of contamination:

Jeans. The icon matches the name. Created specifically for denim products. Wash at 40 degrees. Loading - up to 2.5 kg. Drum speed is reduced.
Quick wash mode. The picture is a clock. The express version allows you to wash things in a quarter of an hour. Loading - about one and a half kg. Temperature: 30°C.
Shoes. The picture shows a sneaker. Designed for sports shoes - sneakers, suede sneakers. Wash in lukewarm water, two pairs at a time. Cycle duration: 50 minutes.
Sportswear. There are models with two options - regular and intensive. The water is heated to 30 °C. Time - 1 hour 20 minutes.

SMA "Indesit" also has special functions:

additional rinse - intuitive designation - variations on the theme of drops and a basin of water;
spin - a pattern in the form of a twisted spiral;
Eco Time - reduces time and water consumption. Compatible with synthetics and cotton 40.
easy ironing - iron drawn;
delayed start - icon with a clock.

Push&Wash technology: 2 seconds, 1 press, 0 problems

The unique Push&Wash technology replaces a whole series of operations - just load the laundry and hold the “Push&Wash” button for 2 seconds. The washing machine will independently select and set all the necessary washing parameters, and the cycle duration will be only 45 minutes.

In addition, the new INNEX washing machines remove up to 20 common types of stains, including stubborn food stains such as coffee and wine, when washed at 30°C and without pre-treatment - just select the type of stain.

What buttons and selectors are there?

Any Indesit SMA has the following elements on the control panel:

Program switch. There are icons on the panel, duplicated with pictures. The consumer turns the selector to select the desired option.
Temperature switch. If the user selects a specific program, the temperature is set automatically. But thanks to the selector, you can adjust the water heating.
Speed switch. The rotation speed of the drum can also be changed - in any direction.
Start/stop or on/off button. Activates and deactivates the machine. Near the button there is an LED indicating the state of the device.

Most popular programs

Indesit washing machines have many modes. Some modes are used much more often than others.

Users of Indesit washing equipment most often use the following programs:

Mixed things (the program is indicated by number 3 on the selector);
Wool (indicated by the number 14);
Moderately soiled non-fading synthetics (indicated by the number 9 on the selector);
Heavily soiled white items (number 1)
.Colored things (number 4);

To wash heavily soiled white items, select washing mode 1. This is done using the program selector. Use the temperature selection toggle switch to select MAX or 900C. If you don’t need to boil the laundry, you can set it to 600C. There is no need to choose a lower temperature.

How to set the desired mode?

The selection is made using the programmer knob. There are inscriptions and icons around the selector switch. On older models there are no verbal designations - only icons, hence the problems with choice. It happens that the owners of the machines do not understand the images, then they need instructions to decipher the symbols. In the new models, the manufacturer took this omission into account - all icons are duplicated with words.

Before you set the mode, you need to sort the things that you are going to wash. Evaluate them by type of fabric, color, degree of soiling. Taking these positions into account, a decision is made: choose a ready-made program or customize your own. If preference falls on the second option, then the user selects:

temperature;
duration of the process;
rotational speed.

Whether a ready-made program is included or your own is being configured, the user can add additionally:

soak;
rinsing;
light ironing;
spin

The process can be delayed for a certain time, depending on the duration of the timer. Typically, the maximum delayed start time is 24 hours. Descriptions of the modes can be read in the instructions.

Comfort to use

Some models of the INNEX line are equipped with an inverter motor, which minimizes noise levels and ensures precise maintenance of the number of specified revolutions during the entire cycle, which improves the quality of washing and protects items from mechanical damage.

Features of the work of SMA "Indesit"

When using Indesit washing machines, follow these rules:

Please note the maximum permissible drum load.
Sort your laundry by color, type of fabric, color fastness and presence of decor (embroidery, beads, rhinestones, etc.). The presence of decorative decorations is a reason to use special bags.
Read the labels on things - what is allowed and what is prohibited for a particular product.
Check your pockets - this will prevent damage to the SMA.
Turn sweaters, shirts and other clothes inside out - this will improve the quality of washing.
It is forbidden to wash many large items at the same time so as not to disturb the balance of the drum.
When pressing the “start” button, make sure that the device is turned on.
When choosing a mode, turn the selector to the desired position. If necessary, adjust the process parameters using special switches. After adjusting the software settings, start the device.

Recommendations for users

Indesit brand washing equipment does not contain unnecessary electronics. It has both voice and remote control. It is also equipped with touch panels and color displays. Washing machines of this brand may seem old-fashioned to people who love modern gadgets. But at the same time, the absence of unnecessary electronics makes such equipment cheaper, and therefore more attractive to buyers.

It is also important for the user to learn how to properly start and configure an Indesit washing machine. In other words, to get a good result, you need to learn how to use the Indesit washing machine.

A few recommendations that every user will need:

The laundry placed in the machine drum must be sorted. This should be done based on the type of fabric, color of the linen, color fastness, as well as the presence of weakly fixed elements on the linen.
Before washing new items, you should check their labels. The manufacturer usually indicates on the label whether the item can be washed.
It is important to check all pockets before placing clothes in the drum. Any small object that gets into an Indesit washing machine can cause serious problems. No less problems can arise if you accidentally wash an important document (passport, credit card, etc.). Therefore, it is better to immediately acquire this useful habit.
Check that buttons are securely fastened to clothing before washing. It is also necessary to fasten zippers on clothes. And if clothes contain plastic zippers, then it is better to wash them in a specialized bag.
It is advisable to turn clothes inside out before washing. Then it will wash off better.
You should not wash many large items at once, this will worsen the balancing of the machine drum. It is better to mix small and large items and wash in several batches.
Large items should not be washed one at a time. The result will be much higher if you put several small ones in the drum along with a large item.
You should not use powders used for hand washing, because in this case too much foam is formed.
Each detergent must be placed in the appropriate tray. Each product has its own powder receptacle compartment.
If the laundry will be washed without heating the water, then you need to use half the amount of powder. After all, it will not dissolve completely in cold water and will be removed after washing with dirty water.
The washing program can be selected only after stopping the Indesit washing equipment. Failure to do this may result in control module failure.

Special modes in popular Indesit models

WG1035txc. A distinctive feature of this modification is the presence of additional settings for each main program. For example, not just “synthetics”, but several options - with fabric softening, anti-shedding and for durable colored products. Additionally, automatic addition of softening agents is installed.
IWDC 6105. There is a non-standard “light sports” option - for washing lightly soiled sportswear for fitness, yoga or swimming. There is a “quick dry wash” - it quickly washes and dries things. Half load. Ready time: 15 minutes.
WISL 105. Only one additional option - “everyday wash at 30 °C”. Applicable to synthetics with minor stains. Allows you to save water and electricity. It is recommended to use liquid detergents.
WISL 102. In addition to “daily care 30 degrees”, there is also “light ironing” - its activation depends on the tolerance of the selected program, load and temperature.
WIT 60. Budget version without additional options. But there is a “water stop” function.
WIUN 102. There is “daily washing of synthetics” at 30 degrees.

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A distinctive feature of the Indesit model range is its conservative control panel. It is easy to understand, since almost every icon is duplicated with an inscription. Simple operation is the key to “mutual understanding” between the user and the technology.

Basic icons

Most manufacturers use similar symbols to indicate basic washing processes. The icons are displayed on the control panel next to the “Start” button. The icons are conventionally divided into 4 groups, indicating:

washing stages (rinsing, spinning, draining water, etc.);
main modes (cotton, synthetics, silk, etc.);
additional programs (baby laundry, economical washing, etc.);
special settings (light ironing, half load, foam control, etc.).

Modern models of washing machines are equipped with a touch control panel. Program selection is carried out with a light touch of your finger

Let's look at each group in more detail. The main processes and stages of washing have the following designations:

a circle or diamond with a vertical line in the middle or at the top - a button to turn the machine on and off;
triangle and two vertical lines – start/pause (start of the selected program and pause in its execution);
snail or spiral – spin icon on a washing machine. If there are two such icons, then a more twisted spiral means a normal spin, a less twisted one means a delicate one;
crossed out spiral – no spin mode;
a basin with water and one upper wavy line - washing;
a bowl of water and two vertical lines - vigorous washing;
a basin with a hand icon or a separate image of a hand – hand wash mode;
basin with one vertical line - pre-wash;
basin with two vertical lines - main wash or regular/daily wash;
a basin with the letter R or several items/things – quick wash (refreshing laundry);
a basin with a snowflake or a snowflake shown separately - wash in cold water;
a basin with dotted lines inside - a rinse icon on a washing machine. On some models, rinsing is indicated by a shower icon;
basin with a vertical arrow pointing down (can be supplemented with a wavy line) - draining water;
sun - drying clothes;
iron – a function that provides easy ironing of clothes.

The icons for the main washing modes and fabric types are also basically the same for most manufacturers. Programs for the main types of fabric are displayed with the following icons:

cotton - the fruit of a cotton plant or a cloud on a stick;
synthetics - a flask with a spout (or without), a hanger or a T-shirt on a hanger;
silk - feather, scarf, butterfly or flower (often the same icon on the washing machine - delicate wash);
jeans - trouser pattern;
wool - a ball or skein of wool.

Icons of main modes and types of fabrics

As the main washing programs, many equipment models have:

intensive mode, which corresponds to the image of one or more things with spots;
delicate mode – an icon in the form of a flower resembling a daisy;
eco mode (economical washing) – image of a tree or the letter E.

Another clear example of the symbols of common washing modes

Additional washing programs usually have icons that make it easy to understand what the function means. For example, the image of a football ball is a mode for washing sportswear, sneakers is for washing shoes, etc.

Example of icons for additional washing modes

Modern washing equipment has many related functions that help bring the washing process to perfection. Additional settings are found in almost all new models. Let's talk about images corresponding to the most common programs and options:

stain removal program - T-shirt with a black circle or square. Mode for heavily soiled clothes. When it is turned on, the laundry is soaked in foam for a long time;
modes for washing blankets/bedspreads/curtains - schematic representation of these products;
night wash/silent mode – moon icon with stars or image of a megaphone;
mode for sportswear made of membrane fabrics – a mountain pattern or the inscription “outdoor”;
delayed wash timer – image of a clock dial;
half load – weight with a number;
child lock – padlock icon;
foam control – soap bubbles.

For models with mechanical controls, the indicators on the panel above the buttons corresponding to the selected options will light up during the washing process. For example, if the cotton mode is running, and the washing process is currently at the rinsing stage, the indicators above the cotton icon and the image of a basin with dotted lines will light up on the panel. If you turn off the spin, the indicator will also be lit above the icon with the image of a crossed out spiral.

Electronically controlled machines inform about the selected program with numbers and icons on the display - you can always see the stage of the cycle and the time remaining until the end of the wash

Conditional classification of symbols and pictograms

All symbols and pictograms printed on the front panel of the body of the automatic washing machine can be conditionally divided into four groups.

First group: progress of the washing process

Using the icons belonging to this group, the automatic machine is turned on and off, and all intermediate stages of the washing process are visualized through indicator lights that light up alternately.

Light indicators show in detail the performance of the unit and what program is currently running. All possible errors are also visible.

This includes symbols indicating:

starting the washing process;
pre-wash;
operation of the machine in normal mode;
start of the laundry rinsing process;
possibility of repeated rinsing;
draining contaminated water;
spin;
drying;
end of operation of the household appliance.

Having glanced at the line of listed icons, the consumer instantly determines the washing stage by the lit indicator.

Easy to read washing program selection panel. The consumer can quickly set the mode required for a given type of laundry

Second group: washing mode indicators

This group includes pictograms indicating washing modes. Sometimes they are also called washing programs. Each mode is designed to care for products made from a specific type of fabric:

cotton;
synthetics;
wool;
silks;
denim material.

In accordance with the selected program, the temperature level of the water in which the products will be washed is set manually or automatically (depending on the model). The desired spin mode is also selected, determined by the drum speed and the intensity of its rotation. It is possible to select a lower temperature than indicated in the program.

Classification of washing programs into daily and special groups helps the user decide on the optimal option

Third group: modes at the discretion of the consumer

This group conventionally includes symbols indicating washing programs selected by the consumer at his own discretion. We are talking about such functional capabilities of automatic machines as:

hand wash;
washing stains;
care of delicate fabrics;
night cycle;
super intensive wash;
washing children's clothes;
economical washing process;
curtains;
quick wash.

On the displays of different models, in addition to the listed designations, you can also see “rinse with softener” or “hold rinse mode”. The number of additional icons depends on the functionality of models produced by different manufacturers.

A detailed description of programs by fabric type facilitates the operation of the machine for consumers who prefer to work with text information

Competing companies, taking into account the interests of different groups of the population, are coming up with new options for washing products. Therefore, with the release of subsequent generations of automatic washing machine models, their functionality is improved and the list of symbols is expanded.

Fourth group: activation of additional functions

A separate group of indicator buttons includes additional functions that correspond to:

for reducing the washing time interval;
for reducing the number of drum revolutions;
for foam control;
for wrinkle-free clothes;
per volume of water.

You can activate the desired function by pressing the corresponding key or indicator button. The light that appears indicates that the selected functionality has been launched.

Additional programs and their symbols that suggest how to use these washing modes

Explanation of symbols in instructions

In addition to short verbal symbols, there are various symbols on the control panel of Candy washing machines. Many of them are intuitive, as they immediately evoke appropriate associations.

Let's look at the most common icons found on certain models of the brand.

Shirt with stains. This is a particularly intensive wash mode. It can be used to wash very heavily soiled items. Elimination of stains is carried out due to the accelerated rotation of the drum, high water temperature (90 C), and the duration of the process (170 minutes).
Shower head aimed at the pelvis. This is a rinse option that can be enabled separately.
Drops and plus. This is a double rinse option. It is used when cleaning children's clothes to completely remove traces of powder. This process also eliminates the risk of allergic reactions in people with hypersensitivity. Of course, the total washing time in this case increases (by about 30-40 minutes).
A skein of yarn (or several skeins). A mode suitable for washing woolen items (sweaters, knitted accessories, blankets, etc.). The duration of this wash is 55 minutes.
Cloud and arrow looking down. This may indicate a program for cleaning durable fabrics (cotton, linen, etc.). The water here warms up to 90 C.
Feather. It is easy to guess that this symbol means the processing of delicate fabrics that require delicate treatment.
Numbers 32, 44. These are quick wash symbols indicating the number of minutes.
A clock whose hand points to the left. This is a delayed start function that allows you to program the washing machine to start working at a specific point in the future (within 24 hours).
Snowflake. This is a special mode. When using it, the water remains cold. This program is suitable for cleaning synthetic fabrics that cannot withstand high temperatures. The duration of the process is 50 minutes. Many people use this mode as an alternative to hand washing.

There are also rarely seen icons that are also worth considering.

SUPER R. This inscription means “super wash”. This option allows you to significantly speed up the process. This mode is recommended for cotton and synthetics.
Z. This letter means spin off. Draining occurs immediately after rinsing. This function is suitable for items that cannot be wrung out.
M&W. This symbol combination means washing mixed fabrics. It allows you to load different types of things into the drum, simplifying the process and saving energy.

Washing machine installation

To install the Indesit WISL 85 washing machine, the buyer has two options: use the services of a specialist, or install it yourself. By hiring a professional, you can be sure of a quick and high-quality installation. If you don't want to hire a professional, you can install it yourself. True, it will take much more time, but you can save money.

Please understand that if you install the Indesit WISL 85 machine incorrectly, then breakdowns may occur in the future, and in this case you will have to hire a specialist. The saying “the miser pays twice” is very appropriate for such a case. What is needed to install the Indesit WISL 85 washing unit yourself? First, read the instructions. After familiarization, you will have a chance to do everything like a master.

Preparing the site

After you have purchased the washing machine and brought it to your home, you can start unpacking. After the Indesit WISL 85 machine is unpacked and the shipping elements are removed, you can install the washing machine in a permanent place. The place must be chosen and prepared in advance.

The Indesit WISL 85 washing machine must be placed so that there is a gap on the sides.
The floor on which the washing machine will stand must be level and strong. If the floor is uneven, then it needs to be redone.
Do not place the machine on carpets under any circumstances.
To connect the Indesit WISL 85 washing machine to the network, you will need a waterproof electrical outlet. To install it, you better call an electrician. The socket must be grounded, copper wire 1.5 sq. mm.
Further steps consist of installing a tap into the water pipe.
To connect the drain hose of the Indesit WISL 85 machine, you need to install a siphon.

We make sure to comply with all conditions. When everything is ready, the Indesit WISL 85 washing machine can be moved to the chosen location and connected. The weight of the washing machine is very large, so it is highly not recommended to carry it alone - you should call someone to help you.

When do you use the delicate wash cycle in a washing machine?

This washing mode is used for everything. In this mode they erase:

Items made of thin fabrics, such as silk shirts, shirts, blouses, and so on;
Various tulles, curtains, curtains;
Items made of cashmere and wool, if the “Wool” mode is not available;
Underwear;
Clothes made from viscose;
Converse and other sneakers made of fabric;
Sintepon pillows and soft children's toys;
You can also wash a bamboo or synthetic blanket if there is no special mode.

To summarize, this mode erases everything that is “afraid” of high water temperature and rapid rotation.

This mode is available in almost all automatic machines. But even if it doesn’t exist, there is a similar one. Let's hope that now you know enough about delicate washing and similar modes.

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