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MAINTENANCE
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Remove the water inlet filter with
small pliers and then clean the filter
using a medium bristle tooth brush.
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter
and Performing an Emergency
Water Evacuation
The drain filter collects threads and small
objects that may have been accidentally
left in the clothes. Check regularly that
the filter is clean to ensure smooth
running of your appliance.
Allow the water to cool before cleaning
the drain pump filter. Open the door in
an emergency or perform an emergency
water evacuation.
1
Unplug the appliance.
2
Open the cover cap and pull out the
drain tube.
3
Remove the drain plug from the drain
tube first
a
, and then drain the
water. Then slowly unscrew the drain
pump filter
b
to drain the remaining
water and then proceed to remove
any debris or objects from the filter.
4
After cleaning the drain pump filter,
carefully reinsert the filter and screw
the drain cap back in clockwise
carefully to avoid cross threading and
leakage. Reinsert the plug back into
the drain tube and place the tube into
its holder.
5
Close the cover cap.
CAUTION
• Be careful when draining, as the water
may be hot.
• Run the drum cleaning programme
once a month (or more often, as
needed) to remove excess detergent
and other debris.
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer
Detergent and fabric softener can build
up in the dispenser drawer. Liquid
detergents can remain under the
dispenser drawer and not dispense
completely. Remove the drawer and
inserts and check for build-up of
cleaning products
once or twice a
month
.
1
Remove the detergent dispenser
drawer by pulling the drawer straight
out until the drawer stops.
