MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you mustCleaning the filter
DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply.
The water drain filter
Descaling
A clean filter is important for
The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good ideathe correct functioning of the
to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
machine, and should
Do this separately from any laundry washing, and accordingtherefore be cleaned after
to the softening powder manufacturerOs instructions. This
every wash.
will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
Open the filter door and
place a container
After each washunderneath to catch any
spillage. If the filter is
Leave the door ajar for a while. This helps to prevent mouldP0341blocked and the machine is
and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping
unable to drain, you will
the door open after a wash will also help to preserve theneed to drain the water from the machine manually at this
door seal.
stage. To do this, unhook the drain hose from the
standpipe or sink, and hold the end of the hose over a bowl
on the floor. The water should drain by gravity into the
External cleaning
bowl. When the bowl is full, hook the hose back up and
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soapy waterempty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops
only, then dry thoroughly.
flowing out.
Unscrew and remove the filter.
Cleaning the dispenser drawerClean carefully under a fast running tap.
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.
Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean theThe water inlet filters
recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is
If your water is very hard or
removed from the upper and lower part of the recess.contains traces of lime
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme for a fewdeposit, the water inlet filters
minutes without any clothes in the drum.may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to
clean them from time to time.
The dangers of freezing
Turn off the water taps.
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0!C,Unscrew the water inlet
certain precautions should be taken.
hoses.
Y Turn off the water taps.
Remove and clean the filters using a hard bristle brush.
Y Select a wash programme and run for a few seconds.Replace the filters and tighten up the inlet hoses.
Y Unscrew the inlet hoses.
Y Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position
the end in a bowl. Run the draining programme for a few
seconds.
Y When you intend to start the machine up again, make
sure that the room temperature is above 0!C.
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