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Care and maintenance – Indesit IWDE-12-(EU) User Manual

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Care and maintenance

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Cutting off the water or electricity supply

• Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will

limit the wear of your appliance's water system

and also prevent leaks.

• Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and

during all maintenance operations.

Cleaning your appliance

The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can

be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm

soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

Remove the dispenser

by raising it and pulling it

out (see figure).

Wash it under running

water; this operation

should be repeated

frequently.

Caring for your appliance door and drum

• Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent

unpleasant odours from forming.

Cleaning the pump

The Washer-dryer is fitted with a self-cleaning pump

that does not require any maintenance. Sometimes,

small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into

the pre-chamber that protects the pump, situated in

the lower part of the same.

Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug

the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. unscrew the lid

rotating it anti-clockwise

(see figure): a little water

may trickle out. This is

perfectly normal;

2. clean the interior

thoroughly;

3. screw the lid back

on.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If

you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during

the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a

cracked hose could easily split open.

Never use hoses that have already been used.