Indesit IWE-71082-S-C-ECO(EU: Care and maintenance

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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 washing machine and help to pre-

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 

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 washing machine is fitted with a self-cle-

aning pump which does not require any main-

tenance. Sometimes, small items (such as 

coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber 

which protects the pump, situated in its bot-

tom 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

)

;

2. unscrew the lid 

by rotating it anti-

clockwise (

see

figu-

re

)

: 

a little water may 

trickle out. This is 

perfectly normal;

3. clean the inside thoroughly;

4. screw the lid back on;

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks 

are securely in place before you push it onto 

the appliance.

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.