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Care and maintenance – Hotpoint AQXL 169 User Manual

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Shutting off the water and electricity

supplies

• Shut 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 covering

panel 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 cover panel, 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.

Care and maintenance