Cleaning and maintenance
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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, do
not use steel wool.
If there are odours in the washing
machine, or to clean the drum, run the
Drum Clean
90 °C
programme without
laundry. Add washing powder.
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
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.
The drain pump is blocked,
emergency draining
:
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 tap so that no more
water can flow in and has to be
drained via the drain pump.
2.
Switch off the appliance. Pull out the
mains plug.
3.
Open and remove the service flap.
4.
Take the drain hose out of the
retainer.
Remove the sealing cap and pour
the water out into a suitable
container.
Replace the sealing cap and place
the drain hose back in the retainer.
5.
Carefully unscrew the pump cover;
residual water may leak out.
