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Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and
maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
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Warning
Danger of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if you
touch live components.
Switch off the appliance and unplug the
mains plug.
:
Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Toxic vapours can be produced by
cleaning agents that contain solvents,
e.g. cleaning solvent.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents that contain solvents,
e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage
surfaces and components in the
machine.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
Machine housing/control
panel
■
Wipe the housing and the control
panel with a soft, damp cloth.
■
Remove the detergent residue
immediately.
■
Do not clean with a water jet.
Drum
Use chlorine-free cleaning agents and
not steel wool.
Descaling
Descaling should not be necessary if
the detergent is measured out correctly.
However, if it is required, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the
descaling agent. Suitable descalers can
be obtained via our website or from our
after-sales service.
Detergent drawer and housing
If the washing machine contains
detergent or fabric softener residues:
1.
Pull out the detergent drawer. Press
down the insert and fully remove the
drawer.
2.
To remove the insert: Push the insert
upwards from below with your finger.
3.
Clean the detergent dispenser tray
and insert with water and a brush,
and dry it. Clean the inside of the
housing as well.
4.
Fit the insert and lock it in place
(push the cylinder onto the guide
pin).
5.
Push in the detergent drawer.
Note:
Leave the detergent drawer open
so that any residual water can
evaporate.
Detergent solution pump
blocked
:
Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you wash at high temperatures,
the water gets very hot. If you come into
contact with the hot water, you may be
scalded.
Allow the water to cool down.
1.
Turn off the water tap so that no
more water can flow in and has to be
drained via the drain pump.
2.
Switch off the appliance. Disconnect
the mains plug.
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