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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out youCleaning the drawer recess
must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity
Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean
supply.
the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is
removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.
DescalingReplace the drawer and run the rinse programme
without any clothes in the drum.
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good
idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the
machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing,
and according to the softening powder manufacturer's
instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of
lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent
mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
Cleaning the filter
Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to
preserve the door seal.The water drain filter
A clean filter is important for the correct operating of the
machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every
External cleaning
washing programme.
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and
Open the filter door and place a container underneath to
water only, and then dry thoroughly.
catch any spillage. If the filter is blocked and the
machine is unable to drain you will need to drain the
Cleaning the dispenser drawerwater manually from the machine at this stage. To do
this, unhook the drain hose from the standpipe or sink
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer
and hold the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor.
should be cleaned regularly.
The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards
the bowl is full, hook the hose back up and empty the
and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove
bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing
any traces of accumulated powder.
out.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment
should be removed.
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