Hotpoint-Ariston RPD 1165 DX EU: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electri-

Cleaning the pump

GB

city supplies

The washing machine is fitted with a self-clea-

•Turnoffthewatertapaftereverywashcycle.

ning pump which does not require any mainte-

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in-

nance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins

side the washing machine and help to prevent

or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which

leaks.

protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.

•Unplugthewashingmachinewhencleaning

! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and

it and during all maintenance work.

unplug the appliance.

Cleaning the washing machine

To access the pre-chamber:

•Theouterpartsandrubbercomponents

1. using a screwdri-

of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft

ver, remove the cover

cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not

panel on the lower

use solvents or abrasives.

front part of the wa-

•Thewashingmachinehasaautocleanpro-

shing machine (see

gramme for its internal parts that must be run

figure);

with no load in the drum.

To help the wash cycle you may want to use

either the detergent (i.e. a quantity 10% the

quantity specified for lightly-soiled garments)

or special additives to clean the washing

machine. We recommend running a cleaning

2. unscrew the lid

programme every 40 wash cycles.

by rotating it anti-

To activate the programme, press the but-

clockwise (see figu-

ton for 5 seconds then press START/PAUSE

re): a little water may

to start the programme, which will last roughly

trickle out. This is

70 minutes.

perfectly normal;

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer

Remove the dispen-

ser by raising it and

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

pulling it out (see

4. screw the lid back on;

figure).

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks

Wash it under running

are securely in place before you push it onto

water; this operation

the appliance.

should be repeated

frequently.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If

there are any cracks, it should be replaced

Caring for the door and drum of

immediately: during the wash cycles, water

your appliance

pressure is very strong and a cracked hose

could easily split open.

•Alwaysleavetheportholedoorajarinorder

! Never use second-hand hoses.

to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

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