Hotpoint-Ariston AVTL 104: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

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Cutting off the water or electricity

 Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug

supply

the appliance.

 Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will

To recover any objects that have fallen into the pre-

limit the wear of your appliance's water system

chamber:

and also prevent leaks.

 Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and

1. remove the plinth at

during all maintenance operations.

the bottom on the

front side of the

Cleaning your appliance

washing machine by

The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can

pulling from the side

be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm

with your hands (see

soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

diagram); (see figure);

2. unscrew the lid

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

rotating it anticlock-

wise (see figure): a

Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out

little water may trickle

(see figure).

out. This is perfectly

Wash it under running water; this operation should

normal;

be repeated

3. clean the interior

frequently.

thoroughly;

4. screw the lid back

on;

Caring for your appliance door and

5. reposition the panel,

drum

making sure the hooks

 Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent

are securely in place

unpleasant odours from forming.

before you push it onto

the appliance.

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning

Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If

pump that does not require any maintenance.

you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during

Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons)

the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and

may fall into the pre-chamber that protects the

a cracked hose could easily split open.

pump, situated in the lower part of the same.

 Never use hoses that have already been used.

How to clean the detergent dispenser

Disassembly:

Cleaning:

Reassembly:

Press lightly on the large

Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3) using an old

Do not forget to reinsert the

button on the front of the

toothbrush and, once the pair of siphons inserted in the

pair of siphons into the

detergent dispenser and pull

top of compartments 1 and 2 (fig. 4) have been pulled

special housings and then to

replace the dispenser into its

it upwards (fig. 1).

out, check whether the same are not clogged and then

seat, clicking it into place

rinse them.

(fig. 4, 2 and 1).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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