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CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE DETERGENT
COMPARTMENT
Pull out the detergent compartment using the release
button.
Rinse the compartment and scrub it clean. The cover in
the fabric softener compartment can be removed.
NOTE!
Do not run the detergent compartment through a
dishwasher!
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
MACHINE
Clean the outside of the machine and the program panel
with a mild cleaner. Do not use any solvents, as these can
damage the machine.
NOTE!
Do not hose down the machine with water!
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE
MACHINE TO AVOID UNPLEASANT
SMELLS
Run a programme at 90 °C or 95 °C (depending on the
model) with a small amount of detergent once a month to
avoid problems with odours. It is not necessary to put any
washing in the machine.
RINSE HOLES UNDER THE AGITATOR
If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper clips
may have fallen into the wash drum, you should check the
space under the agitator. Such objects can rust and leave
marks on clothing. Nails and other sharp objects can
cause holes in fabrics.
Do as follows:
1
Insert a screwdriver or the like into the hole on the
agitator as illustrated and carefully pry to the left.
2
Use your other hand to grasp the agitator and pull it
towards you.
3
Lift the agitator.
4
Remove any objects.
5
Place the agitator in the mounting hole with the
F-mark towards you. Ensure that all the agitator
fasteners are in their holes in the drum. Push it in until
it catches.
IF YOU HAVE HARD WATER
If you live in an area with hard water (high limescale
content), a greyish-white coating may form on the washer
drum. To remove this, empty a sachet of citric acid,
approx. 20 gram , into the washer drum and run any 90 °C
programme. Repeat if necessary.