Indesit E2SD 1160B B: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electri-

2. unscrew the lid

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city supplies

by rotating it anti-

clockwise (see figu-

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

re): a little water may

This will limit wear on the hydraulic system

trickle out. This is

inside the washing machine and help to pre-

perfectly normal;

vent leaks.

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

it and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washing machine

The outer parts and rubber components of the

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth

4. screw the lid back on;

soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks

solvents or abrasives.

are securely in place before you push it onto

the appliance.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer

Remove the dispenser

Checking the water inlet hose

by raising it and pul-

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If

ling it out (see figure).

there are any cracks, it should be replaced

Wash it under running

immediately: during the wash cycles, water

water; this operation

pressure is very strong and a cracked hose

should be repeated

could easily split open.

frequently.

! Never use second-hand hoses.

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-clea-

ning pump which does not require any mainte-

nance. 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.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. using a screwdri-

ver, remove the cover

panel on the lower

front part of the wa-

shing machine (see

figure);

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