Cleaning & Maintenance; Disconnect The Water And Power Supplies; Clean The Washing Machine; Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser Drawer - Indesit bwe 71683x w eu User Manual

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washing machine off and disconnect it from the mains
power . Do not use flammable liquids to clean the washing machine .
DISCONNECT THE WATER AND POWER
SUPPLIES
Close the water tap after every wash . 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 during all
maintenance work .

CLEAN 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 .
The washing machine has a "Auto-cleaning" cycle for its
internal parts; it must be run without any load in the drum .
To optimise this cycle, it is possible to use either detergent
(10% of the quantity specified for lightly soiled garments)
or special additives to clean the washing machine . We
recommend running a cleaning cycle every 40 wash cycles .
To start the cycle press buttons
for 5 seconds .
The cycle will start automatically and will run for about 70
minutes . To stop the cycle, press the START/PAUSE
CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
DRAWER
To remove the drawer, press lever (1) and pull the drawer
outwards (2) (see figure) . Wash it under running water; this
procedureshould be repeated frequently .
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and simultaneously
button .
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CARE FOR THE DOOR AND DRUM

Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent
unpleasant odours from forming .

CLEAN THE PUMP

The washing machine is fitted with a auto-cleaning pump
that does not require any maintenance . Small items (such as
coins or buttons) may sometimes fall into the protective pre-
chamber situated at the base of the pump .
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug the
appliance .
To access the pre-chamber:
1 .
Remove the cover panel on the front of the machine by
first pressing it in the centre then pushing downwards on
both sides to extract it;
2 . Loosen the drainage pump cover by turning it anti-
clockwise: it is normal for some water to leak out;
3 . Clean the inside thoroughly;
4 .
Screw the cover back on;
5 . Put the panel back in place, making sure the hooks slot in
place before pushing the panel onto the appliance .

CHECK THE WATER INLET HOSE

Check the water inlet hose at least once a year . If it is cracked
or broken, it must be replaced: during wash cycles, the high
pressure of the water could suddenly split the hose open .
! Never use hoses that have already been used .
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