ISE1606W number of rinses

Re: ISE1606W number of rinses

Sure, here’s how to do it….

Machine powered off using the main on/off button.

Press and hold both the start and door open button.

Switch main on/off to “on”

After a few seconds the main program indicator (red ring) will flash.

Release start and door lock button.

Now three segments of the program indicator lights (around the start/stop/door) button will be lit.

Press the door lock button to make either three lights lit (three rinse option) or five lights lit (five rinse option). Once selected this becomes the new default value.

Press start/stop to exit.

Please try not to press any other buttons during this as you are in programming mode when you set this.

K.

Yes Gary, it does as it’s the same core software on it.

K.

Re: ISE1606W number of rinses

The 1606 doesn’t have that button, the seven rinse one. It can be reprogrammed to drop the delay and make that the Super Seven rinse option but that’s a tad more technical. The 1406 can also be reprogrammed to do it if required as well.

The above described option is a default one in that, the machine will always do five as opposed to three rinses on most programs, certainly the cotton and heavy washes, I’ve not tested the delicate and wool ones as yet, i.e., I’ve not sat through all the programs counting the rinses.

The factory default is for three rinses for economy where water use is metered as well as for ecological reasons as you save water.

I have to say however, I do like the option of being able to choose whether I want the economy or ecological benefit of three rinses or the extra cleansing of the five as a default. For people that have sensitive skin or skin problems it’s a superb thing to be able to utilise in my opinion as the extra rinsing will clear a lot of detergent residue if you happen to use a little too much. There’s always some detergent left, the “fresh” smell is a dead givaway although that’s the perfume in it.

I also like that we can give people the choice and instruction on how to easily change the parameters to suit your own needs.

K.

Re: ISE1606W number of rinses

Hi Gary,

Yes, for the moment I’d say that reconfiguration to that degree requires an engineer visit unless I can suss an easier way to explain and do it. Problem is that when you enter into the programming mode you can wipe the electronics back to a virgin state and have to reprogram the whole thing if you’re not careful.

Partially yes, you are correct. The EU energy ratings system does have a massive effect on this and people are a tad misled IMO as to what the trade offs are to get to A or A+ ratings, extended wash times being the one we get the most complaints about.

I wrote a piece on the rating system here that may be of interest. You’ll get that I’m not convinced by it. 😉

K.

Re: ISE1606W number of rinses

Why not post a video on Youtube? Saves all the hassle of writing down the regrogramming process.