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Care and cleaning
To clean the filter at the machine end:
1Turn off the tap.
2Disconnect the hose.
3Clean the filter with a thin brush. If the filter is very dirty, you may clean it by pulling it out with pliers (remember to refit the filter after cleaning).
4Refit the hose and turn the tap back on.
To clean the filter at the tap end:
1Turn off the tap.
2Disconnect the hose.
3Remove the filter by hand.
4Clean the filter by rinsing under the tap.
5Refit hose and turn tap back on.
Hose
To prevent any leakage, it is recommended a technician check the hoses every 2 years.
Drum
Do not leave any metal objects (pins, needles, etc) inside the drum. These objects may cause rust on the inside drum surface.
Drum and door seals
■■After use, wipe the drum seal (rubber seal surrounding the entrance to the drum, or “bellows”) with a soft dry cloth.
■■Check the folds of the drum seal for foreign matter from time to time.
■■Clean the folds of the drum seal with a soft damp cloth
Draining any remaining water and cleaning the pump filter
■■Your product is equipped with a filter system. This helps extend the pump’s life by preventing solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibres from clogging the pump propeller during discharge of the washing water.
■■If your machine fails to drain the water, the pump filter may be clogged.
■■It is recommended that this is cleaned every 30 cycles.
Note: water must be drained off prior to cleaning the pump filter, or transporting the machine (eg when moving house).
Important!
Depending on the programme used, there may be water at 90°C in the machine.
The filter must be cleaned only after the inside water is cooled down to avoid a hazard of scalding.