Care and maintenance – Indesit PWDC7143W User Manual

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Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water and electricity

supplies

• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This

will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the

waher-dryer and help to prevent leaks.

• Unplug the waher-dryer when cleaning it and

during all maintenance work.

Cleaning the waher-dryer

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

To remove the drawer,

press lever (1) and pull

the drawer outwards (2)

(see figure).

Wash it under running

water; this procedure

should be repeated

frequently.

Cleaning the pump

The waher-dryer 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. 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);

2

1

1

2

3

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. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are

securely in place before you push it onto the

appliance.

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.

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