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The cabinet
Clean the outside surfaces of the machine using a mild
(non-abrasive) household cleaning product. Finish by
removing remaining traces of the product with a damp cloth.
The detergent dispenser
In time, residues of detergent and fabric conditioner are
likely to build up inside the detergent dispenser. It should
be cleaned at regular intervals by flushing it out with water.
If necessary, the whole dispenser can be taken out of the
machine for cleaning. You need to pull it firmly outwards,
so that it comes free of a retaining stop (Fig. 1).
To remove the siphon (at the inside edge of the dispenser)
for cleaning, you need to press it inwards and pull it upwards
at the same time (Fig. 2). When you put it back, press it
downwards until you hear a distinct click.
Inside the opening for the detergent
dispenser
Detergent residues can also build up inside the opening
for the detergent dispenser. You can use an old toothbrush
for cleaning this area (Fig. 3). When you have finished and
put back the dispenser, run a short programme with no
wash load in the machine to rinse it clean.
Cleaning inside the machine
If you mostly use your machine for low-temperature washes
and/or if you use only very little detergent, you should clean
the inside of the machine about once a month. This will
prevent mould or stale odours from developing.
Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder
(such as Ariel Futur) and run a wash programme at the
highest temperature with no wash load in the machine.
Descaling
If your water supply is harder than 7° dH, you should descale
your washing machine at least once every three months.
Use approx. 150 ml of citric acid instead of detergent and
run a wash programme at the highest temperature with no
wash load in the machine. Limescale deposits on compo-
nents such as the machine's heating element will reduce
their service life. (Contact your water company to find out
the hardness level of your local water supply).
Protecting the machine against
freezing
If the machine is kept in a place where the temperature
may sometimes falls below 0° C, there is a risk that the
small amount of water which remains inside parts of the
machine after normal use will freeze and damage it.
To prevent this you should:
Turn off the water supply to the machine and dis-
connect the water intake hose from the supply pipe.
Select a wash programme, start the machine and let
the programme run for a short time.
Lower the tap end of the intake hose to floor level.
Use a container such as a bowl to catch water running
out of it.
Turn the programme control knob to an Drain pro-
gramme, restart the machine and let that programme
run for a short time.
Release the discharge hose from the plastic clip
on the machine rear. Place the end of the hose in
a bowl or bucket.
When you begin using the machine again, you will need
to reconnect the water intake and discharge hoses.
Do not use cleaning products which contain
alcohol (spirits), thinners and similar substances.
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