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Exhausted appliances should be collected separately in order to optimise the cost of reusing and recycling the materials inside the machine, while preventing potential damage to the atmosphere and to public health. The crossed-out dustbin is marked on all products to remind the owner of their obligations regarding separated waste collection. For more information relating to the correct disposal of household appliances, owners should contact their local authorities or appliance dealer. Opening the door manually If it is not possible to open the porthole door due to a powercut and you wish to hang out the laundry, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plug from the electricity socket; 2. Make sure that the water level inside the machine is lower than the door opening; if this is not the case remove excess water using the water outlet hose, collecting it in a bucket as shown in the figure; 3. Remove the covering panel on the front of the washing machine using a screwdriver (see figure); 4. Using the tab shown in the figure, pull outwards until the plastic brace comes away; pull it downwards until you hear a "click“ which indicates that the door is unlocked; 5. Open the door; if this is still not possible, repeat the process; 6. Replace the kick strip, making sure that the hooks are positioned in the right slots before pushing the panel towards the machine. 11 Care and maintenance GB Turning off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash. This limits wear and tear on the machine's water supply and prevents leaks. To access the pre-chamber: 1. Remove the kick strip on the front of the machine using a screwdriver (see figure); Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before cleaning it and before performing any maintenance work on it. Cleaning the machine The exterior of the appliance and all rubber parts may be cleaned using a cloth soaked in warm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasive products. Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer To remove the drawer, press the lever (1) and pull it outwards (2) (see figure). Wash the drawer under running water; this should be done regularly. Drum maintenance • Always leave the porthole door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. Cleaning the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump which does not require regular maintenance. However, it may be that small objects (coins, buttons, etc.) fall into the pre-chamber that protects the pump (the pump is located in the lower part of this pre-chamber). ! Make sure that the wash cycle has finished and remove the plug from the socket. 2. Position a container collecting the drained water (approximately 1.5 correctly (see figure); 3. Unscrew the cover, turning it in an anticlockwise direction (see figure); 4. Clean the inside thoroughly; 5. Screw the cover back on; 6. Replace the kick strip, making sure that the hooks are positioned in the right slots before pushing the panel towards the machine. Checking the water inlet hose Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, replace it immediately: the high water pressure used by the wash cycles could cause a cracked hose to split open. 12 Troubleshooting ■ Hotpoint From time to time your machine may make sure that the problem cannot b Malfunction: The washing machine will not switch on. The wash cycle does not begin. The washing machines fails to fill with water. The machine continuously fills and drains water. The machine does not drain or spin. The washing machine vibrates too much during the spin cycle. The washing machine leaks. The icons corresponding to the "Phase in progress" flash rapidly at the same time as the ON/OFF indicator light. There is too much foam. The washing machine door remains locked. not operate as it should. Before calling for Assistance (see "Assistance"), ie resolved easily using the following list. Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or it has not been inserted far enough to make contact. • There is no power in the house. • The porthole door has not been shut properly. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. • The water tap has not been turned on. • The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap. • The hose is kinked. • The water tap has not been turned on. • There is no water in the house. • The water pressure is insufficient. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. • The end of the outlet hose has not been fitted at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor (see "Installation"). • The free end of the hose is underwater (see "Installation"). • If If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems relating to water drainage, causing the washing machine to load and drain water continuously. Special anti-draining valves are available in shops and help to avoid this inconvenience. • The water...