Hotpoint-Ariston BWMD 742: Care and maintenance

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Care and maintenance 

Cutting off the water and electricity 

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 prevent leaks.

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du-

ring 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 dra-

wer

Remove the dispenser by 

raising it and pulling it out 

(see figure).

Wash it under running wa-

ter; this operation should be 

repeated frequently.

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-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.

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  Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the 

appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. unscrew the lid by rota-

ting it anti-clockwise 

(see 

figure)

: a little water may 

trickle out. This is perfectly 

normal;

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.

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 Never use second-hand hoses.

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