Indesit PWE 81472S: 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 will

may trickle out. This is

limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing

perfectly normal.

machine and help to prevent leaks.

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and

during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washing machine

3. Clean the inside thoroughly.

The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance

4. Screw the lid back on.

can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm

5. Reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are

soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

securely in place before you push it onto the 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 any

lever (1) and pull the drawer

cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash

outwards (2) (see figure).

cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose

Wash it under running water;

could easily split open.

this procedure should be

repeated 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-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 in the

centre and then pushing

downwards on both sides

until you can remove it (see

figures).

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