Hotpoint ULTIMA manual Care and maintenance

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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