Hotpoint SWMD 10637 manual Care and maintenance

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Care and maintenance

 

 

Cutting off the water and electri-

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city supplies

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.

 

 

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in-

 

 

side the washing machine and help to prevent

 

 

leaks.

 

 

 

 

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning

 

 

it and during all maintenance work.

 

 

Cleaning the washing 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.

 

 

• The washing machine has a “Auto Clean”

 

 

programme for its internal parts that must be

 

 

run with no load in the drum.

 

 

 

 

To help the wash cycle

 

 

A

B

 

 

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 washing ma-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

chine. We recommend

 

 

 

 

running a cleaning

 

 

 

 

programme every 40 wash cycles.

To start the programme press buttons A and B simultaneously 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

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

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

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a self-clea- ning pump which does not require any mainte- nance. 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 screwdri- ver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the wa- shing machine (see

figure);

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

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Remove the dispenser by raising it and pul- ling it out (see figure). Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.

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.

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.

!Never use second-hand hoses.

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Contents Instructions for use Washing MachineInstallation Unpacking and levellingElectric and water connections Replacing the fuse Technical data First wash cyclePage Care and maintenance This appliance can be used by children aged Precautions and tipsGeneral safety DisposalDescription of the washing machine Control panelDisplay Running a wash cycle Close the DoorWash cycles and functions Table of wash cyclesWash functions Preparing the laundry Detergents and laundryDetergent dispenser drawer Special wash cyclesTroubleshooting Problem Possible causes / SolutionsPage GuaranteeGB AssistanceAfter Sales Service 195125115.00