Instructions for the Indesit WISL 102 washing machine

Indesit WISL 102 instructions The Indesit WISL 102 washing machine manual is very detailed. It covers a wide range of operating details for this brand's "home helper," but not everyone wants to read it all. In fact, the vast majority of users either don't open it at all or only read one or two sections. We've decided to prepare a shortened version of the manual, highlighting only the most important points. We hope you'll read it to the end.

About installation location and connection

If you previously had a washing machine and have replaced it with the new Indesit WISL 102, you won't have any problems with installation or connection. However, if this is your first time purchasing a washing machine, you should prepare the space for it according to the following requirements.

The location where the washing machine is installed should be free of interior items and easy to access.
There should be nothing opposite the washing machine hatch.
Within 1-1.5 meters from the machine body there must be connection points to all necessary communications.

The connection point for the washing machine must be equipped with: a moisture-resistant electrical outlet, a tee tap cut into the water pipe, and a siphon with an outlet for the drain hose.

The floor under the machine body must be level and strong, and there should be no rugs, carpets, carpeting, etc. on it.
The gap between the machine and surrounding objects should be at least 1 cm. Between its back wall and objects – 10 cm.

Let's get started connecting our new machine. The manufacturer's instructions for the Indesit WISL 102 washing machine describe this process in considerable detail, so we'll limit ourselves to the general procedure. If you'd like to learn more about the nuances of this connection, read the article. Installing and connecting a washing machine yourself.

First, remove the shipping bolts, plug the holes, and then move the washing machine to the pre-prepared location. Align the body, disconnect the inlet hose from its mountings, insert the O-rings, and screw one end of the hose to the machine's water inlet and the other to the tee. Make sure the connections are tight.

Next, we connect the free end of the drain hose to the siphon outlet. The drain hose must not be connected tightly; it must be bent to prevent sewer odors from penetrating into the washing machine and to prevent a “siphon effect.” Connecting to the power grid is simpler: just plug the power cord into the socket and you can perform a test run.

Dispenser device

The Indesit WISL 102 washing machine's detergent drawer is rectangular, with a convenient ledge that allows you to grab it and push it back in. It has four compartments, three of which are fixed and one is removable. What is the purpose of these compartments (numbered from left to right)?

The first compartment is for soaking. The Indesit WISL 102 washing machine manual calls it the prewash compartment. They're essentially the same thing, but our version is clearer.
The second compartment is used for the main wash. It's simple: if you want to wash as usual, just pour some detergent into the second compartment and go ahead and wash to your heart's content.
The third compartment is for pouring fabric softener into. It will leave your clothes soft and pleasant to the touch, and will also give them a wonderful scent.
The fourth compartment isn't permanently installed in the dispenser. It's installed as needed directly into compartment number one. This compartment is needed to activate the whitening mode.

The WISL 102 washing machine's instructions state that compartment #4 should not be left inside the dispenser during washing unless you plan to use the "bleach" cycle. Otherwise, it will get in the way.

How to start a wash cycle

Indesit WISL 102 The WISL 102 washing machine's operating instructions describe how to start your "home assistant" as follows. First, turn on the machine. If all the indicators light up for a few seconds and then go out, and the power light starts flashing, everything is OK and the machine is ready to use.

Next, load the laundry. Incidentally, the first wash should be done without laundry, so the inside of the machine can be cleaned of any factory dirt. Then proceed as usual. Use the mode selector to select your preferred wash program. Turn the "Temperature" knob to set the desired water temperature. Open the dispenser and add detergent, adding fabric softener if needed. Then, press the "Start" button, and, as they say, you can wait for the machine to do the rest.

Caring for your washing machine

An Indesit washing machine is too useful a household appliance to simply leave it to its own devices. Like any other appliance, it requires proper care and maintenance, otherwise, sooner or later, it will fail.

After washing, take a dry cloth and wipe all the rubber seals, the inside of the door, the inside of the drum, and the detergent drawer. Make sure there is no excess moisture.
When you finish washing, do not lock your “home helper”. At least for the first 2-3 hours the hatch and dispenser should be open for ventilation.
After finishing washing, always turn off the water and unplug the power cord from the socket for your own safety.
At least occasionally, clean the powder drawer, debris filter, and inlet valve flow filter. How to clean the filter in an Indesit washing machine, read the article of the same name.

Well, here we have laid out the most concise version of the instructions for this washing machine model. We hope you'll understand its contents and avoid making typical user mistakes, which will prevent you from having to repair the machine. Good luck!