Cleaning the drain pump and
non-return valve
If there is still some water in the wash
cabinet at the end of a program, the
water was not pumped out properly.
The drain pump or the non-return valve
might be clogged. However, they are
easy to clean.
^
Disconnect the dishwasher from the
electrical power supply. Always turn
the appliance off before unplugging
it.
^
Remove the triple filter system from
the wash cabinet (see "Cleaning and
care - Cleaning the filters").
^
Scoop the water out of the cabinet
using a small container.
^
Press the catch for the non-return
valve inwards
a
.
^
Pull the non-return valve out
b
and
rinse it thoroughly under running
water.
^
Remove all foreign objects from the
non-return valve.
The drain pump is located beneath the
non-return valve (arrow).
^
Remove all foreign objects from the
drain pump (glass splinters are
particularly difficult to see). Turn the
drain pump impeller by hand to
check for objects. It is normal that the
rotation of the impeller feels jerky.
^
Carefully replace the non-return
valve.
,
Make sure the catch engages
correctly!
Be careful not to damage any
components when cleaning the
drain pump and the non-return
valve.
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