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CARE AND CLEANING
4. Clean the drawer recess with a
brush.
5. Close the drawer gently.
13.6 Cleaning the drain pump
WARNING!
Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
INFORMATION
Regularly check the drain pump
fi lter and make sure that it is clean.
Clean the drain pump if:
• The appliance does not drain the
water.
• The drum does not turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual
noise because of the blockage of
the drain pump.
• The display shows the alarm code
.
WARNING!
• Do not remove the fi lter while the
appliance operates.
• Do not clean the pump if the water
in the appliance is hot. Wait until
the water cools down
Proceed as follows to clean the pump:
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Open the pump cover and remove
it.
3. Place a suitable bowl under the
drain pump access to collect the
water that fl ows out.
4. Squeeze the two levers and pull the
drainage duct forward to open it.
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