Hotpoint AQXGF 149 PM - Manual (Page 12)

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Care and maintenance
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Turning off the water and electricity
supplies
• Turn off the water tap after every wash. This
limits wear and tear on the machine’s water
supply and prevents leaks.
• Disconnect the appliance from the electricity
supply before cleaning it and before performing
any maintenance work on it.
Cleaning the machine
The exterior of the appliance and all rubber parts
may be cleaned using a cloth soaked in warm soapy
water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
To remove the drawer,
press the lever (1) and
pull it outwards (2) (see
figure).
Wash the drawer under
running water; this
should be done regularly.
Drum maintenance
• Always leave the porthole door ajar to prevent
unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning
pump which does not require regular maintenance.
However, it may be that small objects (coins,
buttons, etc.) fall into the pre-chamber that
protects the pump (the pump is located in the lower
part of this pre-chamber).
Make sure that the wash cycle has finished and
remove the plug from the socket.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. Remove the kick strip
on the front of the
machine using a
screwdriver (see figure);
2. Position a container
collecting the drained
water (approximately 1.5 l)
correctly (see figure);
3. Unscrew the cover,
turning it in an
anticlockwise direction
(see figure);
4. Clean the inside thoroughly;
5. Screw the cover back on;
6. Replace the kick strip, making sure that the
hooks are positioned in the right slots before
pushing the panel towards the machine.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If
there are any cracks, replace it immediately: the
high water pressure used by the wash cycles could
cause a cracked hose to split open.