Care and maintenance, Changing the plug, Cleaning the pump – Hotpoint WT640 User Manual

Page 15: Cleaning, Moulded plug

Care and Maintenance

Changing the plug

The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance

with the following:

Green and Yellow

(Earth)wire to terminal

marked E, symbol

or coloured green

and yellow

Blue (Neutral) wire to

terminal marked N or

coloured black.

Cross-bar

Cord clamp

! If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type,

then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely.
DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a

socket and create a shock hazard.
! The power supply cord should be checked periodically

and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this

machine and fitted only by authorised technicians (see

Service ). Replacement power cords can be purchased,

at an extra cost from our Genuine Parts and

Accessories department or authorised dealers.

! The manufacturer denies any responsibility should any

of these rules not be followed.
! If in doubt about any of the above consult a

qualified electrician.

Cleaning the pump

This appliance 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.
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug

the appliance.
To access the chamber:
1. Remove the kickstrip, on

the lower front of the

appliance, by holding at each

end and pulling towards you

(see figure ).
2. Unscrew the pump filter

by rotating it antclockwise,

until it can be removed (see

figure ). A little water may

leak from the pump: this is

perfectly normal.
3. Clean the interior

thoroughly, removing any

visible debris.
4. Refit by screwing the

filter into place until it

reaches its stop position.
5. Refit the kickstrip, making

sure that the hooks are

securely in place before you

push in onto the appliance.

Cleaning

Unplug your machine when cleaning it and before all

maintenance operations.

Do not clean any part of the machine with abrasive

cleaners, scouring agents, acids,any bleach or metal

polish as they may cause damage.

Use a damp cloth or silicon polish to clean the

exterior surfaces of the appliance.

Clean the internal surface of the door bowl regularly

with a soft cloth.A build up of soap powder and

water hardness residue may result in water leaking

from the door.

Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent

unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer and compartments

It is advisable to clean the dispenser drawer regularly.

Do not try to clean any part of the dispenser drawer

while the machine is running.

1. Pull out the drawer until

it reaches its stop.
2. Press the drawer release

button to remove the dispen-

ser drawer (see pic).

3. Clean and dry the

dispenser drawer, syphons,

grate and fabric conditioner

exit channel () ), ensuring any

build up ofdetergent and

fabric conditioner is fully

removed.

Failure to do so may

lead to the machine

leaking from the

dispenser drawer.
Also regularly clean the

outlet pipe area (B
4. Relocate the dispenser

drawer and push it firmly

back into place.

We recommend a

maintenance wash 2 or 3

times a year, to avoid a
build up of greasy deposits

and water hardness residue.
Run the 95 °White Cotton

programme, with the normal

amount of detergent but no

laundry.

Moulded plug

The plug must

not be used without the fuse cover in place.
If a replacement fuse holder/cover is

required, it must be of the same colour

coding or wording as shown on the base

of the plug. Replacements are available

from authorised dealers.

13A ASTA

approved

fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live) wire

to terminal

marked L

or coloured red.