en
Cleaning and maintenance
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Drain pump is blocked
Note:
Turn the tap off to prevent more
water from flowing in and to ensure that
it is drained via the pump.
:
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.
Switch off the appliance. Pull out the
mains plug.
2.
Open the service flap.
3.
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.
4.
Carefully unscrew the pump cover;
residual water may leak out.
Clean the interior, pump cover
thread and pump housing. The
impeller in the drain pump must be
able to rotate.
Refit and screw on the pump cover.
The handle must be in a vertical
position.
5.
Close the service flap.
Note:
To prevent unused detergent
from flowing straight into the drain
during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of
water into left-hand compartment and
start the
0
Spin
programme.
