Washing machine delayed timer help.

[jacksonfifty]

DH came home all proud recently having bought and arranged delivery of our new washing machine after the old one gave up the ghost. It arrived this morning and already I hate it. It's an Indesit eco model and the drum is far too small for us and 3 DC without washing all day every day. Which I can't do because I can't get the thing to start. It seems to be setting to a 3 hour delay but then making a noise and not starting. It doesn't even come on after 3 hours. Does anyone know how I can stop the delayed start? I would kill DH for ruining my new washing machine dream (12 years I've waited for a new machine!) but I can't because I don't want to risk getting my clothes dirty - it's not like I can wash them after all. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[Losthearts]

Have you looked in the handbook? Do you have the make and model? A lot of handbooks are now online

[Losthearts]

Press the time delay button until the light goes off

[Losthearts]

www.justanswer.com/uk-appliance/28b18-indesit-wixl123-washing-machine-complete-wash.html

[Mintyy]

This is one of those occasions when you really need to google it.

[PickleMobile]

Just read the booklet?

[jacksonfifty]

Obviously I've read the booklet and looked online - it says to press the button 5 times to remove timer delay but this doesn't work. I have googled and just found the same answers. I was more wondering if anyone else has had this happen. Do people really think I'd ask here without trying everything possible myself first?
Thanks anyway.

[MrsBennetsEldest]

Send it back. Tell them it's faulty and then get a machine you do want.

[gobbin]

...and next time don't let DH anywhere near the choosing and buying!!!

[Losthearts]

Keep your finger on the button for a couple of seconds

[specialsubject]

it sounds faulty! The new electronic control panels are harder to make than switches and dials and you've got a duff one.

send it back.

[PigletJohn]

have you phoned the maker's helpline?

[Tryingtobetidy]

Did you get it sorted?