Indesit SIXL 145K - Manual (Page 12)

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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water and electricity
supply
• Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will
limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine
and help to prevent leaks.
• Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during
all maintenance work.
Cleaning the 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.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
drawer
 We recommend you check that there is no
detergent or water inside the detergent drawer
before removing it. If these substances are present,
proceed with care as they may leak out of the
drawer while it is being removed.
The detergent dispenser drawer in this machine is
cleaned automatically during the wash cycles.
However, residues may form very occasionally after
certain detergents have been used. To clean the
drawer, proceed as follows:
1. Open the door to
access the drawer.
2. Remove the drawer by
pulling upwards, holding it
by the central
compartment as
indicated in the figure. Do
not grip the drawer by
the grille as this may
damage it.
3. Unhook the drawer
cover to access the
compartment, as
indicated in the figure.
4. Clean the drawer
under running water.
5. Re-hook the cover
and replace the drawer,
pushing until it clicks into
place.
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 pre-chamber which protects the
pump, situated in its bottom part.
 Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug
the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. remove the protective
casing on the lower part
of the washing machine,
turning it in an
anticlockwise direction
(see figure);
2. unscrew the lid by
rotating it anti-clockwise
(see figure): a little water
may trickle out. This is
perfectly normal;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back on;
5. screw the protective cap back on by turning it in a
clockwise direction, making sure the arrow on the
inside part of the cap is facing upwards.
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
cracked hose could easily split open.
 Never use second-hand hoses.