Defy DTL146, User Manual

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Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the water intake filters
Cleaning the detergent drawer
Cleaning the body and control panel
• If cleaned at regular intervals, the service
life of the machine will be extended and
frequently faced problems will decrease.
There is a filter at the end of each water
intake valve at the rear of the machine.
These filters prevent foreign substances
and dirt in the water from entering the
washing machine. Filters should be
cleaned as they do get dirty.
1. Close the taps.
2. Remove the nuts of the water intake
hoses to access the filters on the water
intake valves. Clean them with an
appropriate brush.
3. If the filters are very dirty, take them
out with the aid of pliers and clean the
filters.
1 Detergent drawer is closed.
2 Pulling detergent drawer towards yourself.
3 Tilt detergent drawer upwards, and remove
drawer.
Follow the instructions on cleaning the
detergent drawer.
Clean the detergent drawer every 4-5
washing cycles to prevent the accumulation
of powder detergent over time. Wash the
detergent drawer with plenty of lukewarm
water in a wash basin. Wear protective gloves
or use an appropriate brush to avoid skin
contact with the residues in the drawer whilst
cleaning. Insert the drawer back into its place
after cleaning and ensure that it is properly
seated.
Wipe the body of the machine with soapy
water or non-corrosive mild gel detergents as
necessary, and dry with a soft cloth. Use only
a soft and damp cloth to clean the control panel.
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