Care and maintenance

		Cutting off the water and electricity supplies
	GB	Cutting off the water and electricity supplies
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		• Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will
		• 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 du-
		ring all maintenance work.
		Cleaning the washing machine
		The outer parts and rubber components of the applian-
		ce can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm
		soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
		Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

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 pre-chamber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.

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

To access the pre-chamber:

1. using a screwdriver, remove the cover panel on the lower front part of the washing machine (see figure);

Remove the dispenser by raising it and pulling it out (see figure).

Wash it under running wa- ter; this operation should be repeated frequently.

2. unscrew the lid by rota- ting it anti-clockwise (see figure): a little water may trickle out. This is per- fectly normal;

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

•Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to pre- vent unpleasant odours from forming.

3.clean the inside thoroughly;

4.screw the lid back on;

5.reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are secu- rely 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 cra- cked hose could easily split open.

! Never use second-hand hoses.