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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water and electricity
supplies
• Turnoffthewatertapaftereverywashcycle.Thiswill
limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine and
help to prevent leaks.
• Unplugtheappliancewhencleaningitandduringall
maintenance work.
Cleaning the machine
The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance
can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm
soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
A message on the display will regularly (roughly every 50
cycles) advise the user to run an automatic cleaning cycle
to clean the washing machine and combat limescale build-
up and bad odours.
For optimal maintenance we suggest using WPRO
Limescale and grease remover, according to the
instructions shown on the package. The product can be
purchased by contacting the technical assistance service
or through the website www.hotpoint.eu.
Hotpoint declines all liability for any damages to the
appliance caused by the use of other cleaning products for
washing machines available on the market.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
To remove the drawer, press
lever (1) and pull the drawer
outwards (2) (see figure).
Wash it under running water;
this procedure should be
repeated frequently.
Caring for your appliance drum
• Alwaysleavethedoorajartopreventunpleasantodours
from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump
which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes,
small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the
protective pre-chamber at the base of the pump.
! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the
appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. take off the cover panel on the front of the machine by
first pressing it in the centre and then pushing downwards
on both sides until you can remove it (see figures);
2. position a container so that
it will collect the water which
flows out (approximately 1.5 l)
(see figure);
3. unscrew the lid by rotating
it in an anti-clockwise
direction (see figure);
4. clean the inside thoroughly;
5. screw the lid back on;
6. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely
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 cracked hose
could easily split open.
