Hotpoint WDD - Manual (Page 12)

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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water and electricity sup-
plies
• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This
will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the
washer dryer and help to prevent leaks.
• Unplug the washer dryer when cleaning it and during
all maintenance work.
Cleaning the washer dryer
The outer parts and rubber components of the ap-
pliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lu-
kewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Remove the dispenser
by raising it and pulling it
out (see figure).
Wash it under running
water; this operation
should be repeated fre-
quently.
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to pre-
vent unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning
pump which does not require any maintenance. So-
metimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may
fall into the pre-chamber which protects the pump,
situated in its bottom part.
! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug
the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. using a screwdriver,
remove the cover panel
on the lower front part
of the washing machine
(see figure);
1
2
2. unscrew the lid by rota-
ting it anti-clockwise (see
figure): a little water may
trickle out. This is per-
fectly normal;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back on;
5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are secu-
rely in place before you push it onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are
any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the
wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cra-
cked hose could easily split open.
! Never use second-hand hoses.