Care and maintenance

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		• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.
		This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside
		the washing machine and help to prevent 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

Cleaning the pump

The washing machine is fitted with a self- cleaning pump which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the protective pre-chamber at the base of the pump.

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

To access the pre-chamber:

cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not

use solvents or abrasives.

• The washing machine has a “Auto Clean”

programme for its internal parts that must be

run with no load in the drum.

For maximum performance you may want

to use either the detergent (i.e. a quantity

10% the quantity specified for lightly-soiled

garments) or special additives to clean the

washing machine. We recommend running a

cleaning programme every 40 wash cycles.

To start the programme press buttons A and

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2	3
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1.Take off the cover panel on the front of the machine by first pressing it in the cen- tre and then pushing downwards on both sides until you can re- move it (see figures).

B simultaneously for 5 seconds (see figure).

The programme will start automatically and

will last approximately 70 minutes. To stop the

cycle press the START/PAUSE button.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

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

To remove the drawer, press lever (1) and pull the drawer outwards (2)

(see figure).

Wash it under running water; this procedure should be repeated fre- quently.

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.