REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
WHEN TO REMOVE THE FILTER
Check and clean the filter at least 2 or 3 times
a year.
When the pump is blocked by an object
(buttons, coins, safety pins).
When the appliance does not drain or spin
properly.
Important: Before draining, make sure that the
water has cooled.
REMOVING THE FILTER
1. Switch off the appliance (pres?ON/OsF the F ?
button).
2. Open the filter cover with the coloured insert
from the detergent drawer.
3. Place a tub or container beneath it.
4. Slowly turn the filter anticlockwise until its
handle is vertical without unscrewing it
completely.
5. Wait until all the water has drained.
6. Now unscrew the filter completely and
remove it.
7. Remove any foreign material from the filter.
8. Check that the pump rotor moves freely.
9. Insert the filter and screw it in clockwise until
it locks (until the grip is horizontal).
10.Close the cover.
11.Pour 1/2 litre of water into the detergent
drawer to reactivate the Eco system.
Some models have no filter, since they are
fitted with a self-cleaning pump.
Note: If the filter needs to be cleaned during a
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
programme, reset the appliance by switching it The residual water drain hose is located in the
off and then on again. Then select a new machine plinth.
programme.
1. Lift the cover upwards with light pressure.
WHEN TO DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER
When transporting (moving) the machine.2. Pull out the hose by about 15 cm (6 inches).
Pull off its endcap.
If there is danger of freezing in the installation
room. In this case the machine should be 3. Let the water drain into a flat container until
drained after every wash.the flow stops. Close the drain hose and
replace it.
4. Before a new programme start: pour 1 litre of
water into the detergent drawer to reactivate
the Eco System. If your washing machine is
not provided with a drain hose in the plinth, to
drain the residual water please follow the
instructions given in the cha?Removpiter ng
the Filter?.
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