Ariston WMG 720, Инструкция по эксплуатации, Страница: 6 / 72

6
GB
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 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.
• The washing machine has a “Auto Clean”
programme for its internal parts that
must be
run with no load in the drum
.
To help the wash cycle you may want to use
either the detergent (i.e. a quantity 10% the
quantity specified for lightly-soiled garments) or
special additives to clean the washing machine.
We recommend running a cleaning programme
every 40 wash cycles.
To start the programme press buttons
A
and
B
simultaneously for 5 seconds
(see figure).
The programme will start automatically and will
run for about 70 minutes. To stop the cycle press
the START/PAUSE button.
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-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. using a screwdriver,
remove the cover panel
on the lower front
part of the washing
machine
(see figure);
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.
1
2
A