User manual

To remove rust particles use only special products for
washing machines. Do this separately from the laundry
wash.
Always obey the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is possible that
some detergent stays in the drum. Perform a
maintenance wash regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the highest
temperature with a small quantity of detergent.
Door seal
Regularly examine the seal
and remove all objects from
the inner part.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Clean regularly the washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer.
• Press the catch
downwards and pull it out
to remove the drawer.
• Flush it out under a tap, to
remove any traces of
accumulated powder.
• Remove the top part of the
additive compartment to
aid cleaning.
• Make sure that all washing
powder residue is
removed from the upper
and lower part of the
recess.
• Use a small brush to clean
the recess.
• Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme
without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the drain filter
The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly
if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise during
draining phase due to objects such as safety pins,
coins and so on blocking the pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected (see
chapter 'Troubleshooting' for more details).
Caution! Switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the socket.
Proceed as follows:
• Unplug the appliance.
• If it is necessary, wait until the water has cooled
down.
A B
• Place a container close to
the pump (A) to collect
any spillage.
• Pull out the emergency
emptying hose (B), place
it in the container and
remove its cap.
• When no more water
comes out, unscrew the
filter.
• Turn the filter anti-
clockwise.
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