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Unscrew and remove the filter.The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C,
certain precautions should be taken.
ITurn off the water tap.
IUnscrew the inlet hose.
IUnhook the drain hose from the rear support and
position the end of this hose and that of the inlet
hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme.
IDisconnect the appliance.
IScrew the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose.
Clean carefully under a fast running tap.IWhen you intend to start the machine up again,
make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to
empty out the machine:
Ipull out the plug from the power socket;
Iclose the water tap;
Iif necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
IUnscrew and remove the filter;
Warning
When the appliance is in use and depending on theIplace a bowl on the floor. The water should drain by
programme selected there can be hot water in the filter.gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, empty
Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, alwaysthe bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops
wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and isflowing out;
empty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securelyIclean the filter if necessary as previously described;
retightened so as to stop leaks and young children beingIscrew the filter again.
able to remove it.
The water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime
deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.
Tighten up the inlet hose.
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