Hotpoint WTL 500 Washer User Manual


 
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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water or electricity
supply
Turn off the water tap after every wash. This
will limit the wear of your appliance’s water
system and also prevent leaks.
Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and
during all maintenance operations.
Cleaning your appliance
The exterior and rubber parts of your applian-
ce can be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in
lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or
abrasives.
Caring for your appliance door and
drum
Always leave the appliance door ajar to pre-
vent unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cle-
aning pump that does not require any mainte-
nance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins
or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber that
protects the pump, situated in the lower part of
the same.
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and un-
plug the appliance.
How to clean the detergent dispenser
Cleaning:
Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3) using
an old toothbrush and, once the pair of siphons
inserted in the top of compartments 1 and 2 (fig.
4) have been pulled out, check whether the same
are not clogged and then rinse them.
Reassembly:
Do not forget to reinsert
the pair of siphons into
the special housings
and then to replace the
dispenser into its seat,
clicking it into place
(fig. 4, 2 and 1).
Disassembly:
Press lightly on the
large button on the
front of the detergent
dispenser and pull it
upwards (fig. 1, 2).
To recover any objects that have fallen into the
pre-chamber:
1. remove the plinth
at the bottom on the
front side of the wa-
shing machine by
pulling from the side
with your hands (see
figure);
2. unscrew the lid
rotating it anticlock-
wise (see figure): a
little water may trickle
out. This is perfectly
normal;
3. clean the interior
thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back
on;
5. reposition the pa-
nel, making sure the
hooks are securely in
place before you push
it onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If
you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during
the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and
a cracked hose could easily split open.
! Never use hoses that have already been used.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4