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Cleaning / Maintenance / Frost protection (pic. 6, 7, 8, 9)
! Before performing any type of mainteĆ
nance work on the appliance, it must be
disconnected from the mains and the tap
turned off.
External cleaning of the appliance
! Do not use solvents! These products can
damage parts of the appliance, form toxic vaĆ
pours, harm your health and cause exploĆ
sions.
! Do not clean the appliance by directing a jet
of water at it.
Only clean the outside of the appliance and the
controls with warm, soapy water or a standard
cleaning product. Do not use abrasive or aggresĆ
sive products. Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
m Remove the drawer completely from the
appliance keeping the mobile part pressed
downwards.
m Clean all the parts and elements under runĆ
ning water.
m Put the drawer back into the appliance.
Descaling the appliance
! Descaling agents contain acids which may
attack the components of the appliance or
cause discolouration in the laundry. Strictly
observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Cleaning the drum
The rust stains caused by metallic objects must
be cleaned with detergents which do not contain
chlorine (note the description of the components
appearing on the container!). Never use steel
wool!
Cleaning the drainage pump
Cleaning is necessary:
m If the pump is blocked by foreign material
(buttons, fasteners, clips...) or if dirty water is
not drained.
m After washing fluffy items.
Before cleaning the pump, all water must be reĆ
moved from inside the appliance. If the pump is
obstructed as much as 20 litres of water may reĆ
main.
Procedure
m Turn the programme selector to «0».
m Remove the filter cover from the front of the
washing machine by inserting a screwdriver
in the upper slot.
! Risk of burning! Allow the used water to
cool down.
m Place a shallow container under the drainage
pump cover (outlet filter). Loosen the cover
without removing it completely to allow the
water to empty gradually. When the
container is full, close the drainage pump
cover. Repeat the operation until all the water
has been emptied. Use a suitable cloth to
remove any remaining water which may spill
on the floor.
m Loosen the drainage pump cover
completely.
m Remove any foreign material or fluff which
may have collected there. Wipe the inside
of the pump. The blades must move freely.
m Coil and fit the drainage pump cover in
place. Ensure that it is correctly closed.
m Fit the filter cover in place.
m Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent
drawer and start the «Drain b» additional
programme. This will prevent the detergent
from being flushed out before being used in
the next wash.
