Cleaning and care
Cleaning the water inlet filters
The washing machine has two filters to protect the water inlet valve. These fil‐ ters should be checked every six months or so, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water sup‐ ply.
To clean the filter in the union in the open end of the inlet hose:
First turn off the stopcock.
Unscrew the inlet hose from the stop‐ cock.
Remove the rubber seal 1 from the recess.
Using pointed pliers, take hold of the plastic filter bar 2 and remove it.
Clean the filter.
Replace the filter and seal back in the reverse order and reconnect the hose.
To clean the filter in the water inlet valve:
Using pliers, carefully loosen the rib‐ bed plastic nut on the inlet valve and unscrew.
Use pointed nose pliers to withdraw the plastic filter by the bar (see illus‐ tration).
Clean the filter.
Replace the filter in the reverse order.
After cleaning the filters, turn on the stopcock and check the connection is watertight. If water drips out, tight‐ en the connection.
The two filters must be put back in place after cleaning.
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