28 - Maintenance
Maintenance
Softener cover
Cleaning the outside of the
appliance
Clean the outside of the appliance with a
soft cloth and mild detergent, for example,
kitchen detergent, and soapy water.
WARNING
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Do NOT splash water over the
appliance.
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Do NOT use cream cleansers,
thinners, or products containing
alcohol or paraffin oil.
Cleaning the drum
If you keep using cold water in the
appliance, bacteria may build up inside
the drum and emit an odour. You can
avoid this by running the 90 °C Cotton
programme once a month. (When using a
scale remover, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.)
CAUTION
Viruses and bacteria are not killed
in water temperature of 40 °C.
Pathogens can spread via the
mingling of clothes and thus
transmit diseases.
Pathogens die at the temperature of at
least 60 °C.
Note
Do NOT put laundry or laundry
detergent into the appliance during
cleaning.
If you use tub cleaning detergent or bleach,
put it into the detergent drawer before
starting the wash. The appropriate amount
to be used is approximately 30 ml. (See
pages 14-15.)
Cleaning the detergent
drawer
Detergent residue soon builds up if the
detergent drawer is not cleaned regularly.
Detergent buildup may develop mould.
1. Pull out the detergent drawer.
2. Remove the detergent drawer by
simultaneously lifting and pulling it.
3. Put your finger on the tab near the
front of the softener cover and pull
it up to remove it from the detergent
drawer.
4. Wash out the detergent residue with
water.
Use a cloth to wipe the water from the
appliance.
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