Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you
must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity
supply.
Descaling
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 ofCleaning the drawer recess
lime deposits.Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean
the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is
removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.
After each wash
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to preventwithout any clothes in the drum.
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 be performed
on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:Cleaning the pump
The drum should be empty of laundry.The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly
Select the hottest cotton wash programme. if
Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a the machine does not empty and/or spin
powder (such as Ariel Futur). the machine makes an unusual noise during draining
due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking
the pump.
External cleaning
Proceed as follows:
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap Disconnect the appliance.
and water only, and then dry thoroughly.
If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
Open the pump door.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer
should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards
and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove
any traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed.
Place a container close to the pump to collect any
spillage.
Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the
container and remove its cap.
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