2 CLEANING THE ACCESSIBLE FILTER AND THE OUTSIDE
maintenance and cleaning
CLEANING THE FILTER
Clean the accessible filter if the drain pump is blocked by any foreign objects.
a Use a coin to turn the filter cap.
b Pull out the filter cap.
c Place a container under the drain pump filter to collect any water that comes out of it.
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f
Important
Half- or
Water will start to come out.
When all the water has drained out of the washing machine, turn the filter several times until it can be completely removed by gently pulling on it.
Remove the objects or fluff caught in the filter or the drain pump.
Put the filter and the filter cap back in place.
To avoid burns, do not carry out this operation when the wash water is at a temperature of over 30ºC.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE
The outside of the washing machine should be cleaned with warm soapy water or a gentle cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaning products or solvents.
It should then be thoroughly dried with a soft cloth.
Important
When there have been spillages of detergent or additives from the dispenser onto the washing machine cabinet, clean them up right away as they are corrosive.
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