Indesit WIT 51: Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water or electricity

 Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug

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supply

the appliance.

 Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will

To recover any objects that have fallen into the pre-

limit the wear of your appliance's water system

chamber:

and also prevent leaks.

1. remove the plinth at

 Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and

the bottom on the

during all maintenance operations.

front side of the

washing machine by

Cleaning your appliance

pulling from the side

The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can

with your hands (see

be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm

figure);

soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

2. unscrew the lid

rotating it anticlock-

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

wise (see figure): a

little water may trickle

Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out

out. This is perfectly

(see figure).

normal;

Wash it under running water; this operation should

3. clean the interior

be repeated

thoroughly;

frequently.

4. screw the lid back

on;

5. reposition the

Caring for your appliance door and

panel, making sure

drum

the hooks are

 Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent

securely in place

unpleasant odours from forming.

before you push it

onto the appliance.

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning

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

pump that does not require any maintenance.

you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during

Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons)

the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and

may fall into the pre-chamber that protects the

a cracked hose could easily split open.

pump, situated in the lower part of the same.

 Never use hoses that have already been used.

How to clean the detergent dispenser

Disassembly:

Cleaning:

Reassembly:

Press lightly on the large

Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3) using an old

Do not forget to reinsert the

pair of siphons into the

button on the front of the

toothbrush and, once the pair of siphons inserted in the

special housings and then to

detergent dispenser and pull

top of compartments 1 and 2 (fig. 4) have been pulled

replace the dispenser into its

it upwards (fig. 1).

out, check whether the same are not clogged and then

seat, clicking it into place

rinse them.

(fig. 4, 2 and 1).

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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