Teka TK4 1270 INOX, Instruction Manual

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Before your maintenance starts, please do pull out the power plug or disconnect power
and close the tap.
- Solvents are forbidden to avoid that the washing machine is damaged, and toxic gases
are generated or exploded.
- Never use water to sprinkle and wash the washing machine.
- It is forbidden that the detergents containing PCMX are used to clean the washing machine.
Cleaning and Maintenance of Washing Machine Cabinet
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can
be cleaned with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any
water overflow, use the wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. No sharp items are allowed to
strike the cabinet.
Notes: formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden.
Clean Internal Drum
The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately with
chlorine-free detergents.
Never use steel wool.
Dispose a Frozen Washing Machine
When the temperature drops below zero and your washing machine gets frozen, you may:
1.Disconnect the power supply for the washing machine.
2.Wash the tap with warm water to loosen inlet pipe.
3.Take down inlet pipe and immerse it in warm water.
4.Pour warm water into washing drum and wait for 10 minutes.
5.Reconnect inlet pipe to the tap and check whether inlet and outlet are working normally.
Notes: when the washing machine is reused, make sure the ambient temperature is above 0 C
Anti-freeze
If your washing machine is located in the room where it can get frozen easily, please drain
the remaining water inside drain pipe and inlet pipe thoroughly.
Remove the remaining water in inlet pipe :
1.Close the tap.
2.Screw off the inlet pipe from tap and put its end into the container.
3.Start up any procedure except single Wash or Drain
procedure. Water will be drained out of inlet pipe if any
for about 40 seconds.
4.Reconnect the inlet pipe to tap.
Remove the remaining water in drain pump
T
o avoid burning, it shall be done after the hot water
inside the machine cools down.
Maintenance