Indesit IWME 127 Instrucciones Para El Uso página 20

Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water or electricity
GB
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
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:
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Remove the dispenser
1
by pulling it out (see
figure).
Wash it under running
water; this operation
should be repeated
frequently.
2
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.