Indesit PWDE 7125 S: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity

2. Unscrew the lid by

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supplies

rotating it anti-clockwise

(see figure): a little water

 Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This

may trickle out. This is

will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the

perfectly normal.

washer-dryer and help to prevent leaks.

 Unplug the washer-dryer when cleaning it and during

all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washer-dryer

3. Clean the inside thoroughly.

The outer parts and rubber components of the

4. Screw the lid back on.

appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in

5. Reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are

lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or

securely in place before you push it onto the

abrasives.

appliance.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer

Checking the water inlet hose

To remove the drawer, press

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

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lever (1) and pull the drawer

any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during

outwards (2) (see figure).

the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a

Wash it under running

cracked hose could easily split open.

water; this procedure should

be repeated frequently.

 Never use second-hand hoses.

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Cleaning the pump

The washer-dryer is fitted with a self-cleaning pump

which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes,

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

protective pre-chamber at the base of the pump.

 Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug

the appliance.

To access the pre-chamber:

1. Take off the cover panel

on the front of the

machine by first pressing it

1

in the centre and then

pushing downwards on

both sides until you can

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3

remove it (see figures).

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