Care and maintenance

	GB	Cutting off the water and electri-
	GB	city supplies
		city supplies
		• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.
		This will limit wear on the hydraulic system
		inside the washing machine and help to pre-
		vent leaks.
		• Unplug the washing machine when cleaning
		it and during all maintenance work.
		Cleaning the washing machine
		The outer parts and rubber components of the
		appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth
		soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use
		solvents or abrasives.
		Cleaning the detergent dispenser
		drawer
		Remove the dispenser
		by raising it and pul-
		ling it out (see figure).
		Wash it under running
		water; this operation
		should be repeated
		frequently.

2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti- clockwise (see figu- re): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal;

3.clean the inside thoroughly;

4.screw the lid back on;

5.reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.

!Never use second-hand hoses.

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

•Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a self-cle- aning pump which does not require any main- tenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber which protects the pump, situated in its bot- tom part.

!Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance.

To access the pre- chamber:

1. using a screwdri- ver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the wa- shing machine (see figure);