Problem solving guide
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Opening the door in the event
of a blocked drain outlet and/
or power cut
Risk of electric shock.
Only ever perform cleaning and
maintenance work when the appli-
ance is disconnected from the
power.
Disconnect the washing machine
from the mains electricity supply.
Open the access panel to the drain
system.
Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is blocked, there may
be a large quantity of water (max. 30 l)
left behind in the washing machine.
Risk of scalding due to hot suds.
Escaping suds will be hot if laundry
has been washed at high temperat-
ures.
Carefully allow all suds to drain off.
Emptying the drum
....For machines with a drain pump
Place a suitable container under the
access flap.
Remove the drain filter, though not
completely.
Slowly unscrew the drain filter to let
the water out.
Tighten the drain filter back up again
if you need to interrupt the flow of
water.
