Hotpoint-Ariston ECOT7D 1492: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity

To access the pre-chamber:

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supplies

1. using a screwdriver,

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.

remove the cover pa-

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in-

nel on the lower front

side the washing machine and help to prevent

part of the washing

leaks.

machine (see figure);

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it

2. unscrew the lid by

and during all maintenance work.

rotating it anti-clockwi-

se (see figure): a little

Cleaning the washing machine

water may trickle out.

This is perfectly nor-

The outer parts and rubber components of the

mal;

appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth

soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use

3. clean the inside tho-

solvents or abrasives.

roughly;

4. screw the lid back

Caring for the door and drum of

on;

your appliance

5. reposition the panel,

making sure the hooks

• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to

are securely in place

prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

before you push it onto

the appliance.

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning

Checking the water inlet hose

pump which does not require any maintenance.

Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons)

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

may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the

are any cracks, it should be replaced immedia-

pump, situated in its bottom part.

tely: during the wash cycles, water pressure is

very strong and a cracked hose could easily

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and

split open.

unplug the appliance.

! Never use second-hand hoses.

How to clean the detergent dispenser

Disassembly:

Cleaning:

Reassembly:

Press lightly on the

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

Do not forget to rein-

sert the pair of siphons

large button on the

using an old toothbrush and, once the pair of

into the special housings

front of the detergent

siphons inserted in the top of compartments

and then to replace the

dispenser and pull it

1 and 2 (fig. 4) have been pulled out, check

dispenser into its seat,

upwards (fig. 1).

whether the same are not clogged and then

clicking it into place (fig.

rinse them.

4, 2 and 1).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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