To clean the water inlet filters:
1. Close the water tap.
2. Remove the water inlet hose from the
water tap.
3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a
stiff brush.
4. Remove the inlet hose behind the ap-
pliance.
5. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or a towel.
45°
35°
6. Install again the inlet hose. Make sure
that the couplings are tight to prevent
leakages.
7. Open the water tap.
Emergency drain
Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water.
If this occurs, do steps (1) through (6) of 'To clean the drain pump'.
If necessary, clean the pump.
Put the drainage duct back and close the drain pump flap.
When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate again
the drain system:
1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser.
2. Start the programme to drain the water.
Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 °C, remove
the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Remove the water inlet hose
4. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose.
5. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure
6. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again.
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