Hotpoint-Ariston CAWD 129 EU: Care and maintenance

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GB

Care and maintenance 

Cutting off the water and electri-

city supplies

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. 

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system 

inside the washer dryer and help to prevent 

leaks.

• Unplug the washer dryer when cleaning it 

and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washer dryer

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

Remove the dispenser 

by raising it and pul-

ling it out (

see figure

).

Wash it under running 

water; 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 washer dryer is fitted with a self-cleaning 

pump which does not require any maintenan-

ce. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or 

buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which 

protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.

!

  Make sure the wash cycle has finished and 

unplug the appliance.

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2

To access the pre-chamber:

1. unscrew the lid 

by rotating it anti-

clockwise (

see

figu-

re

)

: 

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.

!

 Never use second-hand hoses.