Spin on all washing machines without exception, such as Bosch, Zanussi, Candy, LG, Indesit WISL 85 1, Siemens, Ariston, and many others, is the last process when washing on automatic washing machines. Most users mean this option as the automatic operation of washing machines in itself. After all, spinning programs are mandatory for them. And they don’t even assume that Bosch, Zanussi, Candy, LG, Indesit WISL 85-1, Siemens, Ariston have a special spin icon.
Important! The spin icon is necessary to wash some items individually.
If you need to wash, for example, a ski suit, without knowing how to set it to spin mode, then these instructions will be for you. Here all the actions are extremely simple, which even slightly older and wiser children can handle.
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.
The number 3 on the toggle switch indicates the “mixed things” program. This program is the most universal and is used most often than others. It is chosen when washing faded colored items or white, non-fading colored laundry. In the first case, the temperature is set to 400C, and in the second – 50-600C.
The number 4 indicates the “colored things” mode. This mode is necessary for washing lightly and moderately soiled items. The water temperature is 400C. However, this mode can be used to wash not only colored but also white items.
For synthetic items it is better to use the mode number 9, and for woolen items – number 14.
Washing machine Indesit WIUN 103 reviews
Advantages:
- Indesit VIUN washes well;
- inexpensive machine;
- compact model;
- fits well into the interior;
- excellent wringing;
- ability to select temperature;
- many washing programs;
- easy to use;
- narrow, will fit well in a small bathroom;
- there is a quick wash program;
- Beautiful design;
- reliable and easy to use.
Flaws:
- no display;
- non-removable tank;
- jumps during the spin cycle;
- noisy machine.
Washing machine Indesit WIUN 103 reviews are based on 18 user reviews in Yandex Market.
Buttons and selectors
First, let's look at the main elements located on the control panel.
The following elements are available on any model of Indesit washing equipment:
- Program switch selector. It is the most important element of the control panel. It allows you to select the desired washing mode by turning the knob.
- Temperature selector. The control module independently sets the water temperature after selecting the washing mode. They also set the rotation speed of the drum. However, these values can be changed using the temperature selector.
- Speed regulator. Allows you to change the rotation speed of the washing machine drum.
- On/off button. It is available on all Indesit brand washing equipment. Required to activate and deactivate the machine.
Indesit machines may have the following additional buttons:
- Half load. This button is used when you need to wash a small amount of laundry. It saves energy and water.
- Reduced load of laundry. This button is completely similar to the previous one and performs the same functions.
- Reducing the spin speed. This button usually displays a spinning laundry icon. Reducing the spin speed of laundry is required when washing linen and cotton items.
- Powerful rinse. The button contains the inscription “Extra Spulen”. This button is very useful when washing fabrics that require a large amount of water for rinsing.
- Cold wash. Used when washing lightly soiled clothes or delicate fabrics. When you press this button, the washing process starts without heating the water.
- 600C mode. When this button is pressed, the water does not heat up above 600C during the washing process.
- Spin off button. It contains the inscription "EXCLUSION CENTRIFUGADO". After pressing this button, the laundry spin is switched off.
- A button that, when pressed, stops the washing machine with water. This button shows a shirt submerged in water.
At first glance, the topic of the article seems naive, they say that it is not clear how to use an Indesit brand washing machine, you take it and use it. But if you have any questions, take the instructions and read them, everything is clearly written there.
Washing programs by time and temperature
The modes of the Indesit automatic washing machine (WMA) are divided into basic and additional . The decoding of the programs is indicated in the instructions for the unit and on the panel of the powder container.
Basic
The list of mandatory modes includes washing programs for cotton, synthetics, wool and delicate fabrics.
Cotton
For washing cotton items, the manufacturer has provided 4 modes:
With soaking . Designed for heavily soiled laundry that needs to be bleached or treated with a stain remover. The cycle duration is 150 minutes and the water temperature is 90°.- Intensive. The mode is suitable for light-colored home textiles and clothes with stubborn stains.
As in the previous case, washing occurs in very hot water (90º). The duration of the program is 180 minutes. - Standard. In this mode you can wash white clothes, cotton underwear and bed linen, tablecloths, etc. The washing water heats up to 60º, so the program is not suitable for all colored items. Duration – 150 minutes.
- Careful. The program is suitable for colored and lightly soiled cotton laundry. Washing lasts about 150 minutes at 40°.
In the “Cotton” mode, the machine drum must be loaded to the maximum value allowed by the manufacturer.
Synthetics
Synthetic items are washed in one of two modes:
- “Intensive” – 60º, 85 minutes;
- “Gentle” – 40º, 70 minutes.
It is recommended to load SMA to no more than half the volume of the drum.
Wool
The mode is designed for gentle cleaning of wool and cashmere products. The cycle duration is 55 minutes, the water temperature is 40º.
You should check labels before loading items as some wool items can only be washed in cold water or by hand.
Silk
The program is suitable for all types of delicate fabrics, thin linen, clothes with membranes and down (if there is no corresponding mode). Washing lasts 55 minutes at 30º.
The program does not include rinsing and spinning, so after finishing washing you need to carefully pat clean laundry with a dry towel. The weight of items made of wool or delicate fabrics should not exceed 1.5 kg.
Delicate
The mode is similar to the previous program. Heating to 30° ensures gentle cleaning of fabric , but by increasing the cycle duration to 80 minutes, items are washed more thoroughly.
As a rule, the main modes are located in the first positions, but for SMAs with an electronic display (for example, Indezit BWSA, NWSK) they can be placed after the special ones.
The list of standard programs includes:
- “White cotton with pre-soaking” (duration – 200 minutes, water heating temperature – 90°);
- “Cotton 60º” (190 min.);
- “Cotton 40º” (175 min.);
- “Synthetics” – only for permanently dyed fabrics (110 min., 60°);
- “Colored fabrics” (125 min., 30°).
For everyday cleaning of things made from natural fabrics and synthetics, the “Push&Wash” function is suitable, which is activated by a separate button. The washing cycle lasts 50 minutes, the maximum load is 3 kg, and the water heating temperature is 30°.
In some models (for example, WISL 105), the list of basic ones includes washing modes for cotton, synthetics, wool and silk. In total, this SMA has 7 standard programs. Only special modes for quick cleaning, washing sports shoes and clothes are special for it.
The Indesit WIUN 105 washing machine has programs divided into 3 categories: for cotton, synthetics and delicate fabrics. The first category includes 5 modes:
- “Pre-wash” – at 90°.
- “Intensive” – at 90° (for heavily soiled light-colored items).
- “Normal wash” – at 60°.
- “Delicate cleaning” – at 40°.
- “Washing colored items” – at 30°.
Modes 6-9 are intended for synthetic fabrics. Intensive wash (6) is carried out at a temperature of 60°, standard (7) – 500, delicate (8) – 40°, and everyday wash (9) – 30°. There are only two programs for delicate fabrics: “Wool” – 10 (at 40°) and “Silk” – 11 (at 30°).
Additional
The set of special modes depends on the model of the washing machine.
Jeans
Denim fades and stretches easily when washed frequently on the Cotton cycle. Reducing the temperature to 40º and reducing the spin speed prevents discoloration and wear of items. Cycle duration is 70 minutes.
Dark fabrics
The gentle temperature regime (30º) preserves the color of black and other dark items. The cleaning cycle lasts 80 minutes.
Odor removal
This function of the Indesit washing machine allows you to refresh clothes without heavy contamination.
The washing temperature and duration depend on the type of fabric:
- for cotton – 125 minutes at a temperature of 60º;
- for synthetics – 110 minutes at a temperature of 40º.
Express 15 (Refreshing wash)
The Express and Refresh modes are suitable for removing musty odors and minor stains from clean laundry. The first program lasts 15 minutes at 30º, and the second – 20 minutes. at 20º.
Sports (Sportswear)
The fabrics from which sportswear is made have special properties and therefore require more careful cleaning than conventional synthetics. When you turn on the “Sport” and “Sport Intensive” programs, the water heats up to 30º . The cycle duration is 70-80 minutes.
Sport shoes
The mode is suitable for cleaning sneakers made of fabric and suede. It is advisable to load no more than 2 pairs of shoes in one cycle. The washing duration is 60 minutes and the temperature is 30º.
Feather
The mode is intended for washing:
- down jackets,
- pillows,
- winter overalls, etc.
The washing cycle lasts 110 minutes, the water heats up to 30º. To prevent the filler from matting, you must use special plastic balls.
When washing in the “Eco” and “Jeans” modes, the drum load should not exceed 2-2.5 kg.
After the listed modes there may be icons for rinsing, spinning, draining water, etc. They allow you to adjust the existing program or switch the machine manually if it freezes.
Other features
For additional mode settings, the following buttons may be present on the control panel:
- “Half load”, “Reduced load”.
- “Cold wash”, “60º mode” (program without heating or with limited water temperature).
- “Extra wash” (especially thorough washing for stubborn stains).
- “Eco time” (mode of economical consumption of electricity and water with a small drum load).
- "Reduced spin speed."
- "Extra Rinse"
- “Spin off.”
- "Easy ironing"
- "Draining water from the drum."
- “Delay start” (“Timer”).
Indesit will tell you about the washing modes of the machine in a video: