Hotpoint WDPG 8640 instruction manual Care and maintenance

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Care and maintenance

 

Cutting off the water and

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electricity supplies

 

 

• 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 appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

The washer-dryer has a “Auto Clean” programme for its internal parts that must be run with no load in the drum.

To help the wash cycle you may want to use either the detergent (i.e. a quantity 10% the quantity specified for lightly-soiled garments) or special additives to clean the washer- dryer. We recommend running a cleaning programme every 40 wash cycles.

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To start the programme

press button A for 5

 

seconds (see figure).

 

The programme will

 

start automatically and

 

will run for about 70

 

minutes. To stop the

 

cycle press the START/

 

PAUSE button.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Cleaning the pump

The washer-dryer 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 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 washer-dryer (see

figure);

2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti- clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal;

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

4. screw the lid back on;

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks

are securely in place before you push it onto

the appliance.

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2

Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out (see

figure).

Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.

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.

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

!Never use second-hand hoses.

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