Problem solving guide
Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure
Switch the washing machine off.
There is a lever behind the detergent drawer fascia panel.
Blocked drain outlet
If the drain outlet is blocked, up to
25 litres of water will be retained in the machine.
Caution: if laundry has been washed at a high temperature, water draining out of the machine will still be hot. Danger of scalding!
Procedure for draining the machine
Place a suitable container under the access flap.
When draining water from the machine, do not unscrew the drain filter completely or take it right out.
Remove the lever.
Use it to open the access flap.
Unscrew the drain filter lid until water runs out.
To interrupt the flow of water:
Tighten the drain filter back up again.
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