Care and maintenance – Indesit IWC-6105-(PL) Instrukcja Obsługi

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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 in-

side the washing machine and help to prevent

leaks.

• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it

and during all maintenance work.

Cleaning 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.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser

drawer

Remove the dispenser

by raising it and pulling

it out (see figure).

Wash it under running

water; this operation

should be repeated

frequently.

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-clea-

ning pump which does not require any mainte-

nance. 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. using a screwdriver,

remove the cover pa-

nel on the lower front

part of the washing

machine (see figure);

2. unscrew the lid by

rotating it anti-clockwi-

se (see figure): a little

water may trickle out.

This is perfectly nor-

mal;

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 immedia-

tely: 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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