7. Make sure that you tighten correctly the
filter to prevent leakages.
8. Close the drain filter door.
The inlet hose filter and the valve filter
Warning!
• Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
To clean the water inlet filters:
1. Close the water tap.
2. Remove the water inlet hose from the
water tap.
3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a
stiff brush.
4. Remove the inlet hose behind the appli-
ance.
5. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or a towel.
90˚
6. Install again the inlet hose. Make sure
that the couplings are tight to prevent
leakages.
7. Open the water tap.
Emergency drain
Because of a malfunction, the appliance
cannot drain the water.
If this occurs, do steps (1) through (3) of 'To
clean the drain filter'.
If necessary, clean the filter.
Put the drainage duct back and close the
drain filter flap.
Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area where
the temperature can be less than 0 °C, re-
move the remaining water from the inlet
hose and the drain pump.
1. Close the water tap and disconnect the
inlet hose.
2. Put the end of the inlet hose in a con-
tainer and let the water flow out of the
hose.
3. Do the Drain programme and let it op-
erate until the end of the cycle.
4. Turn the programme knob to Stop to
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
5. Disconnect the appliance.
Warning!
Make sure that the
temperature is more than 0 °C before
you use the appliance again.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by low temperatures.
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