Care And Maintenance; Cleaning The Washing Machine; Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser Drawer; Caring For The Door And Drum Of Your Appliance - Hotpoint BHWM 149 Instructions For Use Manual

Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity sup-
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plies
• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will
limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing
machine and help to prevent leaks.
• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du-
ring all maintenance work.

Cleaning the washing machine

The outer parts and rubber components of the applian-
ce can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm
soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Caring for the door and drum of your ap-
pliance
• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to pre-
vent 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
pre-chamber which protects the pump, situated in its
bottom part.
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Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the
appliance.
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Remove the dispenser by
1
raising it and pulling it out
(see figure).
Wash it under running wa-
ter; this operation should
be repeated frequently.
2
To access the pre-chamber:
2. clean the inside thoroughly;
3. screw the lid back on.

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 cra-
cked hose could easily split open.
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Never use second-hand hoses.
1. unscrew the lid by rota-
ting it anti-clockwise (see
figure): a little water may
trickle out. This is per-
fectly normal;