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Maint
enanc
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Pump filter
It is advisable to clean the pump filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A clogged
pump filter may reduce the bubble effect.
A
1.
Turn off the washing machine, and
unplug the power cord.
2.
Drain the remaining water inside the
drum by referring to
“Emergency drain”
on page
43
.
3.
Gently press the top area of the filter
cover to open.
4.
Turn the
pump filter knob
(A)
to the left,
and drain off the remaining water.
5.
Clean the pump filter using soft brushes.
Make sure the drain pump propeller
inside the filter is unclogged.
6.
Reinsert the pump filter, and turn the
filter knob to the right.
NOTE
•
Some pump filters feature a safety knob
that is designed to prevent accidents
by children. To open the safety knob
of the pump filter, push in and turn it
anticlockwise. The spring mechanism of
the safety knob helps open the filter.
•
To close the safety knob of the pump
filter, turn it clockwise. The spring makes
a rattling sound, which is normal.
NOTE
If the pump filter is clogged, an information code of “
5C
” appears on the screen.
CAUTION
•
Make sure the filter cap is closed properly after cleaning the filter. Otherwise, this may
cause a leak.
•
Make sure the filter is inserted properly after cleaning it. Otherwise, this may cause an
operational failure or a leak.
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