Hotpoint-Ariston Top loading ECOT7F 129 (EU): Care and maintenance

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Care and maintenance 

Cutting off the water or electricity supply

•  Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit 

the wear of your appliance’s water system and also 

prevent leaks.

•  Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all 

maintenance operations.

Cleaning your appliance

The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can be 

cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. 

Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Caring for your appliance door and 

drum

•  Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unplea-

sant odours from forming.

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump 

that does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small 

items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-

chamber that protects the pump, situated in the lower part 

of the same.

!

 Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the 

appliance.

How to clean the detergent dispenser

Cleaning:

Then clean the dispenser under a tap 

(fig. 3)

 using an old 

toothbrush and, once the pair of siphons inserted in the top 

of compartments 1 and 2 

(fig. 4) 

have been pulled out, check 

whether the same are not clogged and then rinse them.

Reassembly:

Do not forget to reinsert the 

pair of siphons into the special 

housings and then to replace 

the  dispenser  into  its  seat, 

clicking it into place 

(fig. 4, 2 

and 1).

Disassembly:

Press  lightly  on  the  large 

button  on  the  front  of  the 

detergent dispenser and pull 

it upwards 

(fig. 1, 2).

To recover any objects that have fallen into the pre-cham-

ber: 

1. remove the plinth at the 

bottom on the front side 

of the washing machine 

by pulling from the side 

with your hands 

(see 

figure)

;

2. unscrew the lid rota-

ting it anticlock-wise 

(see 

figure)

: a little water may 

trickle out. This is perfect-

ly normal;

3. clean the interior tho-

roughly;

4. screw the lid back on;

5. reposition the panel, 

making sure the hooks are 

securely in place befo-

re you push it onto the 

appliance.

Checking the water inlet hose

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

any cracks, replace it immediately: during the wash cycles, 

water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could 

easily split open.

!

 Never use hoses that have already been used.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4