Brand: INDESIT
Category: Washing Machine
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for IWC 71252
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 8:03 p.m.
Warranty Information
Contact an authorized Technical Assistance Centre using the telephone number on the guarantee certificate.
Turning on the machine: Press the ON/OFF button. All indicator lights will illuminate briefly, then switch off, and the START/PAUSE indicator will pulse. Loading laundry: Load the laundry and close the door. Selecting a wash cycle: Turn the WASH CYCLE knob to the desired programme. Setting temperature and spin speed: Use the TEMPERATURE and SPIN SPEED knobs to adjust settings. Adding detergent: Measure and add detergent and additives to the dispenser drawer. Selecting functions: Press the desired function buttons. Starting the wash: Press the START/PAUSE button. The indicator light will remain steadily lit. Pausing the machine: Press START/PAUSE; the indicator light will flash. If the DOOR LOCKED light is off, the door can be opened. Cancelling a cycle: Pause and select a new cycle. End of cycle: The END indicator lights up. Wait for the DOOR LOCKED light to turn off (approx. 3 minutes) before opening the door. Remove laundry, leave the door ajar to dry the drum. Turn off the machine by pressing ON/OFF. Standby mode: The machine has an automatic standby system enabled after 30 minutes of inactivity. Briefly press ON/OFF to reactivate.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem: | Possible causes / Solutions: |
| The washing machine does not switch on. | • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or is not making contact. • There is no power in the house. |
| The wash cycle does not start. | • The washing machine door is not closed properly. • The ON/OFF button has not been pressed. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. • The water tap has not been opened. • A delayed start has been set (see "Personalisation”). |
| The washing machine does not take in water (the indicator light for the first wash cycle stage flashes rapidly). | • The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. • The hose is bent. • The water tap has not been opened. • There is no water supply in the house. • The pressure is too low. |
| The washing machine continuously takes in and drains water. | • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. • The drain hose is not fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see "Installation”). • The free end of the hose is under water (see "Installation”). • The wall drainage system is not fitted with a breather pipe. If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and contact the Assistance Service. If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems relating to water drainage, causing the washing machine to fill with water and drain continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in shops and help to avoid this inconvenience. |
| The washing machine does not drain or spin. | • The wash cycle does not include draining: some wash cycles require the drain phase to be started manually. • The drain hose is bent (see "Installation”). • The drainage duct is clogged. |
| The washing machine vibrates a lot during the spin cycle. | • The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation (see "Installation”). • The washing machine is not level (see "Installation”). • The washing machine is trapped between cabinets and walls (see "Installation”). |
| The washing machine leaks. | • The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly (see “Installation”). • The detergent dispenser drawer is blocked (for cleaning instructions, see "Care and maintenance”). • The drain hose is not fixed properly (see Installation”). |
| The "Functions" indicator lights and the "start/pause" indicator light flash, while one of the "phase in progress" indicator lights and the "door locked" indicator light will remain lit in a fixed manner. | • Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again. If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service. |
| There is too much foam. | • The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should display the text "for washing machines” or “hand and machine wash", or the like). • Too much detergent was used. |