When buying an Indesit IWSB 5085 washing machine, you do not need to immediately start using it. First, you need to study the instructions that come with the equipment. Many owners begin to connect and use the device themselves, which often leads to serious breakdowns. All this ends with unnecessary money expenses and unnecessary problems. This article contains instructions for the Indesit IWSB 5085 washing machine.
What are the advantages of this washing machine?
This model has the following advantages:
- Presentable appearance.
- There is a 15-minute washing program.
- Low cost.
- The ability to delay the start.
- Convenient control.
- Diagnostics of breakdowns.
- Many washing programs.
- Small dimensions.
- High quality of washing, spinning and rinsing of laundry.
Installation of equipment
When the movers deliver the washing machine to your home, do not rush to sign the documents.
You need to carefully open the packaging in the presence of the movers and check whether all the components are present, according to the list of instructions.
The device must be taken out of the box and its body must be visually inspected for mechanical damage. During transportation, the machine may have developed defects.
If everything is in order, then sign the act of acceptance of the goods.Next, you need to prepare a permanent place for installing washing equipment.
It is necessary to choose a place that will meet the following requirements:
- There should be a gap of at least 1 centimeter between the top cover, side panels and objects located nearby. And the distance between the wall of the room and the back panel of the machine is recommended to be at least 7 centimeters.
- You need to place the washing machine on a solid floor. There should be no carpets or other floor coverings on it.
- There must be a water supply and a connection point to the sewerage near the device connection point. It is also important that there is a separate outlet next to the machine at a distance of no more than 100 centimeters.
Next you need to unscrew the shipping fasteners. The holes from them are closed with plugs. Then you need to put the washing mashine in a pre-prepared place.
The inlet hose must be connected to the washing machine. After this, the drain hose is connected. In the future, all that remains is to connect the plug of the unit to the outlet.
Control panel design
Each element located on the control panel has its own purpose. The quality of washing will be significantly higher if they are used correctly. The panel contains buttons, knobs and indicators.

Control panel Indesit IWSB 5085
- Using the mode switch knob, you select the desired program. In total, the machine has thirteen main programs, as well as three subroutines.
- Thermostat knob. Allows you to select the washing water temperature.
- Button to turn the device on and off.
- Mode start button and pause.
- There are buttons to select additional functions. There are four of them in total.These buttons are located on top of the thermostat knob. Thanks to the Eco Time option, you can save energy and water. The next button, which shows a stopwatch, is necessary to delay the start. To start an additional rinse, you need to select the button with the image of droplets. And the button with the dirty T-shirt icon performs the bleaching function.
- Indicators that provide various information on the operation of washing equipment. This model contains eleven indicators.
The dispenser is located on the left side of the control panel. This element plays a very important role. Various detergents, conditioners, etc. are poured into it.
Adding Detergents
The powder receiver of the Indesit IWSB 5085 machine contains 3 sections. There is another removable compartment. It has a slightly different purpose.
Powder is poured into the left section when you need to turn on the prewash. The middle cell is intended for the main line, i.e. You need to put powder in it before each time you wash your clothes.
The compartment located on the right is for rinse aid. You need to fill it with air conditioner. The fourth, removable section is inserted into the left one. It is used to activate whitening.
Starting the washing program
Having studied the device of the powder receiver and the instructions, you can begin the first wash.
When starting the machine for the first time, there should be no laundry in the drum. The main thing here is to remove other debris remaining inside the machine after its assembly. To start your first wash, follow these steps:
- Press the on and off button. After this, the lights on the display should turn on and then go off. Only the LED located next to the start button should blink. In other words, the washing machine turned on and went into a state of waiting for a command.
- Pour washing powder into the powder receptacle section located in the middle. Close the tray and hatch of the washing machine. There should be no laundry in the drum.
- Turn the program selector and set mode 2. This will allow you to thoroughly wash all the internal elements of the device.
- When washing clothes normally, you can change the washing temperature using the thermostat knob. However, when you first start the machine without laundry, you should not do this.
- Press the start button.
- Wait until the wash is completed.
Caring for the machine
The instructions for the Indesit IWSB 5085 machine contain the device, rules not only for operation, but also for caring for washing equipment. When using the washing machine, do not forget that it requires care.
After each wash, it is recommended to leave the hatch open for several hours to dry. The same should be done with the powder tray. The cuff, powder cuvette, inner and outer parts of the drum must be wiped with a cloth.
The dispenser needs to be taken out and washed with water every six to seven washes. The garbage filter should be cleaned every six months. Indesit equipment will last much longer if you follow the steps described above.
Don't forget about the filler filter. It is checked at least once a year. This part is located where the inlet hose connects to the washing machine.During long-term use, debris accumulates in this filter.