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Turn Off the Washing Machine
- Turn off the device by positioning the program selector knob to position ‘0’.
- Close the water supply!
- When machine turned off, leave the door ajar for the better preservation of the seal and preventing
musty odours.
- Remove the power plug when the machine is not used for long periods.
T
IPS
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OR
E
NERGY
S
AVING
To save energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:
- Do not select the high temperature program casually.
- Washing at higher temperatures is no necessary when using modern detergents.
- Select the washing program according to the type of laundry and the required degree of washing.
- Clean the filters regularly to avoid excessive washing times and high electricity consumption.
- Ventilate the room well. The room temperature should not 35°C.
M
AINTENANCE
A
ND
C
LEANING
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION:
- You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any clean-
ing or maintenance work.
- Do not uses steam cleaners for cleaning the device; moisture could enter electrical components.
Risk of electric shock! Hot steam could damage the plastic parts. The device must be dry before
restarting operation.
- Essential oils and organic solvents, such as the juice of lemon or orange skin, butanoic-acid or
cleaning agents containing acetic acid can damage plastic parts. Prevent contact of any part with
such substances. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
- The washing machine must not be hosed down.
Cleaning the Exterior
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can be cleaned
with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any water overflow, use the
wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. No sharp items are allowed to strike the cabinet.
ATTENTION
:
Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaning agents. These might
damage plastic surfaces and other components because of the chemicals they contain. Formic acid
and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden.
Cleaning the Door and Drum
Clean the inside of the door and the drum regularly, you can do like that:
- Clean with a cloth to remove dirt or fiber residues.
- Clean the drum every 3 months by using the programme “Cotton 90°C”.
Cleaning the Gasket
Fiber residues in the sealing ring can lead to a loss of water.
Therefore remove fiber residues and other textiles.
Cleaning the detergent drawer and drawer housing
- Press down on the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine and
take out the drawer, wash all parts carefully with warm water. Use a brush for cleaning.
- To clean the detergent housing use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues inside the drawer
housing.
- After cleaning replace the detergent drawer.