Maintenance and
cleaning
Service life of the product extends and
frequently faced problems decrease if
cleaned at regular intervals.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
Clean the detergent drawer at regular
intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles)
as shown below in order to prevent
accumulation of powder detergent in
time.
C
Lift the rear part of the siphon to
remove it as illustrated.
• Press the dotted point on
the siphon in the softener
compartment and pull towards
you until the compartment is
removed from the machine.
C
If more than normal amount
of water and softener mixture
starts to gather in the softener
compartment, clean the siphon.
• Wash the detergent drawer
and the siphon with plenty of
lukewarm water in a washbasin.
Wear protective gloves or use
an appropriate brush to avoid
touching of the residues in the
drawer with your skin when
cleaning.
• After cleaning, seat the siphon
well in its place and insert the
drawer back.
Cleaning the loading door
and the drum
For products with drum cleaning
programme, please see Operating the
product - Programmes.
C
Repeat Drum Cleaning process in
every 2 months.
Use an anti-limescale suitable for
the washing machines.
After every washing check that no
foreign substance is left in the drum.
If the holes on the bellow shown in the
figure is blocked, open the holes using
a toothpick.
C
Foreign metal substances will
cause rust stains in the drum.
Clean the stains on the drum
surface by using cleaning agents
for stainless steel. Never use steel
wool or wire wool.
A
WARNING:
Never use sponge
or scrub materials. These will
damage the painted, chrome
plated and plastic surfaces.
Cleaning the body and control panel
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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