8 Care and maintenance
8.5
Cleaning the foreign body trap
The foreign body trap
1
must be periodically cleaned of any deposits.
The foreign body trap should also be cleaned after washing e.g. pet blankets or
other wash items that cause a thick build-up of fluff.
▸ Drain off any residual water, see section on «Emergency
draining».
▸ Then turn the foreign body trap
1
anti-clockwise and remove.
Clean thoroughly.
▸ Remove any foreign objects (buttons, coins, etc.).
1
▸ Check that the drain pump impeller
2
can turn. Use the
emergency door release tool
3
for this.
▸ If the impeller
2
does not turn, please contact Customer Ser-
vices.
2
3
The impeller
2
may turn stiffly. This is construction related and does not indicate
the presence of any foreign object or defect.
▸ Insert the foreign body trap
1
– with the
cam
4
pointing upwards – as far as it will
go.
▸ Then turn the whole thing clockwise as
far as it will go.
▸ Put the drain tray back and close it to.
1
4
8.6
Cleaning the drum illumination
▸ If necessary, wipe carefully with a soft cloth.
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