Cleaning and maintenance
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Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents that contain solvents,
e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage
surfaces and components in the
machine.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
Prevent detergent residue from
building up and odours from forming
by following these instructions:
Notes
■
Ensure the room in which the
washing machine is set up is well
ventilated.
■
Leave the door and detergent
dispenser tray open slightly when
the washing machine is not in use.
■
Occasionally run a wash using the
Cottons
i
60 °C
programme and
powder detergent.
Machine housing/control
panel
■
Wipe the housing and the control
panel with a soft, damp cloth.
■
Remove the detergent residue
immediately.
■
Do not clean with a water jet.
Drum
Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do
not use steel wool.
If there are odours in the washing
machine, or to clean the drum, run the
Drum Clean
Û
90 °C
programme
without laundry. Add washing powder.
Descaling
Descaling should not be necessary if
the detergent is measured out correctly.
However, if it is required, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the
descaling agent. Suitable descalers can
be obtained via our website or from
customer services.
The drain pump is blocked,
emergency draining
:
Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you wash at high temperatures,
the water gets very hot. If you come into
contact with the hot water, you may be
scalded.
Allow the water to cool down.
1.
Turn off the tap so that no more
water can flow in and it has to be
drained via the drain pump.
2.
Switch off the appliance.Pull out the
mains plug.
3.
Open and remove the service flap.
4.
Take the drain hose out of the
holder.
Remove the sealing cap and drain
the water into a suitable container.
Replace the sealing cap and place
the drain hose back in its holder.
5.
Carefully unscrew the pump cover,
as residual water may leak out.
Clean the inside and the thread on
the pump cover and pump housing.
The impeller in the drain pump must
be able to rotate.
