Indesit IDPE845A1ECOUK User Guide

• Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar-

ments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble 

dried.

• Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.

• Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

• Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without 

tightening them.

• Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of 

water possible.

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Do not load the dryer when garments are dripping wet.

Maximum load sizes

Do not overload the drum.

The following values indicate the weight of dry garments:

Natural fibres: maximum     kg

Synthetic fibres: maximum      kg
! Do not overload the dryer as this may result is reduced 

drying performance.

Always check the care labels, especially when placing 

garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the 

most commonly used symbols:

 

 

May be tumble dried.

 

 

Do not tumble dry.

 

 

Tumble dry – high heat.

 

 

Tumble dry – low heat.

Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on 

the following:

•  Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle: 

towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.

•  Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different texture 

and thickness may have different drying times.

•  Amount of laundry: single items and small loads may take 

longer to dry. 

•  Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed 

from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require 

complete drying can be left longer.

•  Heat setting. 
•  Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the 

room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.

•  Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the 

drying process. We suggest removing these items and 

replacing them in the dryer once they have been shaken 

out: repeat this procedure several times during the course 

of the drying cycle.

! Do not over-dry items.

All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep 

them soft and fluffy.

The drying times provided refer to the automatic Cupboard 

dry programmes.

The Timed drying settings are also indicated to enable you 

to select the most suitable timed option.

The weight refers to dry items.  

•  The plug has not been inserted far enough into the socket to make contact.

•  There has been a power cut.

•  The fuse has blown. Try connecting another appliance to the same socket.

•  If an extension cord is used, try connecting the dryer plug directly into the socket.

•  The door has not been closed properly.

•  The programme has not been set correctly (see How to carry out a drying cycle).

•  The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed (see How to carry out a drying 

cycle).

•  A delayed start time has been set (see Programmes and options).

•  The START/PAUSE button has been pressed; a short delay follows before the dryer 

starts running. Wait for the drying cycle to start; do not press the START/PAUSE 

button otherwise the dryer switches to the pause mode and the drying cycle will not 

start.

•  The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).

•  The water container must be emptied? The “Empty water container” indicator light 

flashes and the message  appears “H2O” (see Maintenance).

• The Heat Pump Filter needs cleaning (see Maintenance).

•  The heat setting is not suited to the type of fabric to be dried (see Programmes and 

options).

•  An incorrect drying time was selected for the type of load (see Laundry).

•  The items are too wet (see Laundry).

•  The air intake grille are clogged up (see “Installation”  and “Care and Maintenance”).

•  The dryer is overloaded (see Laundry).

•  The water container was probably not emptied before starting the programme. Do 

not wait for the signal for emptying the water container, but always check and empty 

it before starting a new drying programme (see Description of the tumble dryer). 

•  It is normal: the “Empty water container” indicator light flashes when the water 

container is full. If the indicator light is on but is not flashing, it is just a reminder to 

empty the container (see Description of the tumble dryer). 

!   For safety reasons, the dryer programmes last a maximum of 5 hours. If an 

automatic programme has not detected the final dampness level required in this 

interval, the dryer completes the programme and stops. Check the above points and 

repeat the programme; if the items are still damp, contact the Technical Assistance 

Centre (see Assistance).

•  If the display shows a fault, switch the appliance off and unplug it, then clean the 

filter and the Heat Pump Filter unit (see Maintenance). Reinsert the plug, switch 

the appliance on and start another programme. If the display still visualises a fault, 

contact the Technical Assistance Centre (see Assistance). If the display still visualises 

other numbers, mark the code and contact the Technical Assistance Centre (see 

Assistance).

•  The appliance is in “Demo” mode. Press the ON/OFF and START/PAUSE buttons 

and keep them pressed for 3 seconds. The display visualises “dOn” for 3 seconds, 

then the dryer starts functioning normally.

•  The remaining time is constantly monitored during the drying cycle and is updated 

to show the best forecast. It is normal for the displayed time to increase during the 

cycle.

•  This is normal, especially if the dryer has not been used for a long time. If the noise 

persists during the entire cycle, contact the Technical Assistance Centre.

•   The dryer has gone into standby mode to save power. This occurs if you have left 

the dryer on or have had a power cut. It occurs after 30 minutes: 

  - if you leave the dryer without starting a programme; 

  - after your drying programme has finished.

  Press the On/Off button and the lights will come on again.

If you feel that the dryer is not working properly, consult the following troubleshooting suggestions before contacting the Technical 
Assistance Centre