Care and maintenance – Ariston ARTXL 109 User Manual

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Care and maintenance

Cutting off the water or electricity

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.

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 buttons)

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.

How to clean the detergent dispenser

Cleaning:

Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3) using an

old toothbrush and, once the pair of siphons inserted in

the top of compartments 1 and 2 (fig. 4) have been pulled

out, check whether the same are not clogged and then

rinse them.

Reassembly:

Do not forget to reinsert the

pair of siphons into the spe-

cial housings and then to

replace the dispenser into

its seat, clicking it into place

(fig. 4, 2 and 1).

Disassembly:

Press lightly on the large

button on the front of the

detergent dispenser and

pull it upwards (fig. 1, 2).

To recover any objects that have fallen into the pre-

chamber:

1. remove the plinth at

the bottom on the front

side of the washing

machine by pulling from

the side with your

hands (see figure);

2. unscrew the lid

rotating it anticlock-

wise (see figure): a little

water may trickle out.

This is perfectly normal;

3. clean the interior

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 water inlet hose at least once a year. If

you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during the

wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a

cracked hose could easily split open.



Never use hoses that have already been used.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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