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Maintenance
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carriedDetergent dispenser drawer
out you must DISCONNECT the applianceAfter a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
from the electricity supply.deposits in the drawer. Inspect the drawer regularly.
To remove the drawer from the machine, press the
After each washbutton in the rear left-hand corner.
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to
prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside
the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash
will also help to preserve the door seal.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible
to get a build up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash beTo facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
performed on a regular basis.compartment can be removed.
To run a maintenance wash:
The drum should be empty of laundry.
Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a
powder.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and removeClean the drawer by rinsing it under a running tap.
any objects that could be trapped in the rubber fold.
Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer
recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the
drawer after cleaning.
Cabinet
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water
and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse
with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or
similar products to clean the bodywork.
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