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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.
Clean carefully under a fast running tap.IScrew the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose.
IWhen you intend to start the machine up again, make
sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
Warning
When the appliance is in use and depending on the
programme selected there can be hot water in the filter.
Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait
until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
When replacing the filter, ensure it is securely
retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being
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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