MAINTENANCE
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The washing machine has been designed to reduce maintenance to a minimum. However, it is important that you remember to clean it regularly.
Before cleaning, make sure that the appliance has been disconnected from the power supply and that the water supply tap has been turned off.
CLEANING THE WASHING MACHINE
The external structure and the parts of the washing machine in plastic must be cleaned with a soft damp cloth only.
WARNING!! | Never use chemicals, abrasive products, alcohol, soap, |
| petrol or other solvents to clean the appliance as these |
| may cause damage. (fig.20) |
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20/A | After washing, leave the door open for a little while to allow rubber parts to dry. | ||
Wash out the detergent compartments from time to time. To do this, extract the de- | |||
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| tergent compartment and rinse it under running water, (fi g. 20/A) then replace it. | ||
| Removing the detergent drawer (fig. A or B, according to the model). | ||
| • If the softener compartment | • If the softener compartment“3” | |
| “3” has the word “PUSH” | does not have the word“PUSH” | |
| written on it: | written on it: | |
| - open the detergent drawer; | - open the detergent drawer; | |
| - press on the word “PUSH” with | - grasp it with both hands, push | |
| the right hand and pull out the | down slightly and pull the drawer | |
| drawer with the left hand (fi g. | outwards (fi g. B). | |
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| CLEANING THE FILTER | |
ATTENTION!! Before starting the operations described below, make sure that the washing machine is empty. Do not remove the filter while the machine is running, or when full of water.
Place a cloth or fl at plate under the fi lter to collect any water that may still be inside it. Open the fi lter door, unscrew the fi lter and remove it, turning in an anticlockwise direction (fi g.21).
The fi lter must be cleaned periodically.
Rinse the filter under running water to eliminate all waste. Replace the filter, screwing in a clockwise direction and making sure it is hermetically sealed.
GB
SM2706