Hotpoint-Ariston AVTXF 149: 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.

To recover any objects that have fallen into the pre-

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

chamber:

limit the wear of your appliance's water system

and also prevent leaks.

1. remove the plinth at

 Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and

the bottom on the

during all maintenance operations.

front side of the

washing machine by

Cleaning your appliance

pulling from the side

with your hands; (see

The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can

figure);

be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm

2. unscrew the lid

soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

rotating it anticlock-

wise (see figure): a

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

little water may trickle

Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out

out. This is perfectly

(see figure).

normal;

Wash it under running water; this operation should

3. clean the interior

be repeated

thoroughly;

frequently.

4. screw the lid back

on;

5. reposition the

Caring for your appliance door and

panel, making sure

drum

the hooks are

securely in place

 Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent

before you push it

unpleasant odours from forming.

onto the appliance.

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

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

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning

you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during

pump that does not require any maintenance.

the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and

Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons)

a cracked hose could easily split open.

may fall into the pre-chamber that protects the

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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