Smeg SM1634 manual Maintenance, Cleaning the Washing Machine, Cleaning the Filter

	MAINTENANCE		21
	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
20	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)
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
	detergent compartment and rinse it under running water, (fig. 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” has the word “PUSH”	“3” does not have the word
	written on it:	“PUSH” written on it:
	- open the detergent drawer;	- open the detergent drawer;
	- press on the word “PUSH”	- grasp it with both hands, push
	with the right hand and pull	down slightly and pull the drawer
	out the drawer with the left	outwards (fig. B).
	hand (fig. A)
		CLEANING THE FILTER
21
	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 flat plate under the filter to collect any water that may still be inside
	it. Open the filter door, unscrew the filter and remove it, turning in an anticlockwise
	direction (fig.21).
	The filter must be cleaned periodically.
	Rinse the filter under running water to eliminate all waste. Replace the filter, screw-
	ing in a clockwise direction and making sure it is hermetically sealed.

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SM1634