Hotpoint WDAL 8640 manual Care and maintenance, Cutting off the water and electricity GB supplies

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity GB 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 applian- ce 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. For maximum performance 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.

To start the programme press buttons A and B simultaneou- sly for 5 seconds (see figure).

The programme will start automatically and will last approxi- mately 70 minutes. To stop the cycle press the START/PAU- SE button.

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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 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 rota- ting it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal;

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Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out (see figure).

Wash it under running wa- ter; 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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