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4. The drain pump
T
he machine is equipped with a self-cleaning
pump which does not need any maintenance.
5. Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged proceed as follows
to empty out the machine:
■
pull out the plug from the power socket;
■
close the water tap;
■
if necessary, wait until the water has cooled
down;
■
place a bowl on the floor;
■
put the drain hose end into the bowl and let
the water come out.
6. The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below
0°C, certain precautions should be taken.
■
Turn off the water tap.
■
Unscrew the inlet hose.
■
Unhook the drain hose from the rear support
and position the end of this hose and that of
the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining
programme until the selector dial is in the
“Stop” position.
■
Switch the machine off.
■
Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain
hose.
■
When you intend to start the machine up
again, make sure that the room temperature
is above 0°C.
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