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Cleaning the drain
pump
This is necessary if the washing solution has not been
completely drained. The pump is blocked by either
loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff-giving
fabrics are washed.
Drain the water
(Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.)
m
Risk of scalding!
Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand.
Keep children and pets away.
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Turn the programme selector to
Off
.
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Open service flap.
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Carefully unscrew the pump cap - do not remove it
completely - and let the water drain out into a
shallow container (let the remainder drip onto a
floor cloth). Repeat the operation until there is no
water left in the machine.
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Remove the pump cap.
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Remove foreign objects/fluff from inside and clean
the interior. The pump impeller wheel must be able
to rotate. Clean any residual lye or fluff from the
thread of the pump cover and pump housing.
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Insert the pump cap and screw tight.
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Insert and close the service flap.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the
drain during the next wash cycle:
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Pour 1 litre of water into chamber
II
.
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Select the
Spin
Í
programme.
