Care And Maintenance; Cutting Off The Water And Electricity Supplies; Cleaning The Washing Machine; Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser Drawer - Hotpoint Ariston AWM 1081 Mode D'emploi

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electri-
GB
city supplies
• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.
This will limit wear on the hydraulic system
inside the washing machine and help to pre-
vent 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.
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-cle-
aning pump which does not require any main-
tenance. Sometimes, small items (such as
coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber
which protects the pump, situated in its bot-
tom part.
! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and
unplug the appliance.
20
Remove the dispenser
1
by raising it and pul-
ling it out (see figure).
Wash it under running
water; this operation
should be repeated
frequently.
2
To access the pre-chamber:
2. clean the inside thoroughly;
3. screw the lid back on.

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