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5. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Looking after your appliance correctly can
extend its lifespan.
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Disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
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Clean the appliance’s external cabinet,
using a damp cloth and
AVOIDING
ABRASIVES,
ALCOHOL
AND/OR
DILUENTS
.
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It is advisable to regularly clean the
detergent
drawer
to
avoid
the
accumulation of detergent and additive
residues.
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Remove the drawer gently but firmly.
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Clean the drawer under running water
and put it back into its compartment.
FOR MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC LIQUID
DETERGENT AND SOFTENER DOSING
SYSTEM:
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Pull out the drawer completely by
pressing the release button,
paying
attention to the leakage of detergent
residues.
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2
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Fill the drawer with hot water.
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Shake the drawer in order to let the water
flow in all the compartments.
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Empty the drawer from excess water and
reinsert it completely.
Cleaning the appliance’s exterior
Drawer cleaning
Before proceeding with cleaning, all
the compartments must be empty.
WARNING:
DO NOT use acid products (for example
vinegar) or aggressive detergents to
clean the drawer, in order to avoid
damaging the seals and/or internal
parts of the appliance.