Care and maintenance

Switching off the water or electricity

●Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the wear of your appliances water system and also prevent leaks.

●Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations.

Cleaning

Cleaning the exterior

The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer and compartments

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

Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.

Cleaning the pump (Models A1437 & A1237 only):

!Not applicable to Model A1637 as it has an integrated filter system.

Your appliance is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance.

Sometimes, small items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber that protects the pump.

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

To access the chamber:

1. Remove the kickstrip, on the lower front of the appliance, by holding at each end and pulling towards you (see figure).

2. Unscrew the pump filter by rotating it anti-clockwise, until it can be removed (see figure).

A little water may leak from the pump: this is perfectly normal.

3. Clean the interior thoroughly, removing any visible debris.

4.Refit by screwing the filter into place until it reaches its ‘stop’ position.

5.Refit the kickstrip, making sure that the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.

Caring for your appliance door and drum

●Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

Checking the water inlet hose

Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during the wash cycles, high water pressure could cause a cracked hose to split open.

!Never use hoses that have already been used.

Moulded plug

!The plug must not be used without the fuse cover in place. If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug.

Replacements are available from authorised dealers.

Changing the plug

The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the following:

Green and Yellow (Earth) wire to terminal marked ‘E’, symbol , or coloured green and

yellow. 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362.

Blue (Neutral) wire to
terminal marked ‘N’ or		Brown (Live) wire to
coloured black.		terminal marked ‘L’ or
		coloured red.
Cord clamp
Cord clamp

!If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type, then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely.

DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.

!The power supply cord should be checked periodically and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this machine and fitted only by authorised technicians (see Service). New or longer power cords are supplied at an extra charge by authorised dealers.

!The manufacturer denies any responsibility should any of these rules not be followed.

!If in doubt about any of the above consult a qualified electrician.