Indesit IWME-106-(EU) - Manual (Page 20)

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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water or electricity
supply
• Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will
limit the wear of your appliance’s water system
and also prevent leaks.
• Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and
during all maintenance operations.
Cleaning your appliance
The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can
be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm
soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Remove the dispenser
by pulling it out (see
figure).
Wash it under running
water; this operation
should be repeated
frequently.
Caring for your appliance door and drum
• Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent
unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning
pump that does not require any maintenance.
Sometimes, small items (such as coins or but-
tons) may fall into the pre-chamber that protects
the pump, situated in the lower part of the same.
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and unplug
the appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. unscrew the lid ro-
tating it anti-clockwise
(see figure): a little water
may trickle out. This is
perfectly normal;
2. clean the interior thoroughly;
3. screw the lid back on.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a
year. If you see any cracks, replace it imme-
diately: during the wash cycles, water pres-
sure is very strong and a cracked hose could
easily split open.
! Never use hoses that have already been
used.
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