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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water and electricity
supplies
• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit
wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine
and help to prevent leaks.
• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and du
-
ring all maintenance work.
Cleaning the washing machine
• The outer parts and rubber components of the applian
-
ce can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm
soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
• The washing machine has a “Auto Clean” programme
for its internal parts that
must be run with no load in the
drum
.
For maximum performance you may want to use either
the detergent (i.e. a quantity 10% the quantity specified
for lightly-soiled garments) or special additives to clean
the washing machine. We recommend running a cleaning
programme every 40 wash cycles.
To start the programme press buttons
A
and
B
simulta-
neously for 5 seconds
(see figure).
The programme will start automatically and will last appro-
ximately 80 minutes. To stop the cycle press the
START/PAUSE button.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Remove the dispenser by
raising it and pulling it out
(see figure).
Wash it under running wa-
ter; this operation should be
repeated frequently.
Caring for the door and drum of your
appliance
• Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent
unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump
which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small
items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-cham-
ber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.
!
Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the
appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. using a screwdriver,
remove the cover panel
on the lower front part of
the washing machine
(see
figure);
2. unscrew the lid by rota-
ting it anti-clockwise
(see
figure)
: a little water may
trickle out. This is perfectly
normal;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back on;
5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely
in place before you push it onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any
cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash
cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose
could easily split open.
!
Never use second-hand hoses.
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2
A
B
