Cleaning And Maintenance - Hoover DWOT Mode D'emploi

4. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
To clean the washing machine exterior, use
a damp cloth, avoiding abrasives, alcohol
and/or solvents. To maintain a good wash
performance we recommend that the soap
drawer and pump filters are regularly
cleaned. A monthly service wash, using a
proprietary cleaner is also recommended.
Drawer cleaning
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We recommend you clean the drawer to
avoid accumulating
additive residue.
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To do this, extract the drawer using slight
force, clean it with running water and
reinsert it in its housing.
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Ensure the siphon cap is correctly
refitted.
Filter cleaning
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The washing machine comes with a
special filter able to trap large residue,
such as buttons or coins, which could
clog the drain.
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ONLY AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN MODELS:
pull out the corrugated hose, remove the
stopper and drain the water into a
container.
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Ensure all the water has been emptied
from the drum.
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Before unscrewing
recommend you place an absorbent cloth
under it to keep the floor dry. A small
amount of water will come out of the filter
as you remove it - this is normal.
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Turn the filter counter-clockwise to the
limit stop.
detergent and
the filter, we
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Remove and clean the filter; when
finished, replace it turning it clockwise.
The filter handle will be locked when it is
not possible to turn any further and the
handle is horizontal. Smearing a small
amount of liquid soap on the filter seal will
help refitting.
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Repeat the previous steps in reverse
order to reassemble all parts.
S u g g e s tio n s fo r m o v e s o r
prolonged disuse
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Should the washing machine be stored in
an unheated room for a long period of
time, drain all water from tubes.
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Unplug the washing machine.
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Detach the tube from the drainage
system and clip on the rear of the
machine and lower it, fully draining water
into a bowl.
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Secure the drain tube with the drainage
system and clip on the rear of the
machine when finished.
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Keep the door glass and gasket clean.
The manufacturers
covers faults within the product of a
mechanical or
Faults caused
installation or miss use are not
covered and may incur a charge for
any repair visit to resolve.
warranty only
electrical nature.
by handling,