Machine information
Caring for your washer
When you have finished
■■Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst.
■■Turn off the power at the wall.
Cold water washing
If you always use cold water, we recommend that a WARM or HOT wash be used at regular intervals, eg every 5th wash should be at least a warm one.
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Cleaning your washer
Clean with a soft damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use scouring cleaners as they can damage the paint, plastic and panel surfaces.
Clean the fabric softener dispenser after each cycle using
warm soapy water. You can remove the lid for cleaning. Open the lid fully, hold one side with one hand and gently tap the other side with an upward motion.
To replace the lid, hold the lid vertically and align both hinges before pushing down firmly.
To remove the agitator for cleaning, unscrew the nut down the centre of the agitator by turning
Important!
The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting. Tighten the nut firmly by hand. Ensure the agitator is not loose.
Cleaning the inside of your washer
If you use fabric softener or do regular cold water washing, it is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your machine.
■■Fill your machine with hot water (press POWER, REGULAR cycle, select HOT temperature, HIGH water level, and press START). Add about two cups of a powdered detergent.
■■Let it agitate for 10 – 15 minutes.
■■Stop the machine (press START/PAUSE), open the lid and leave it to soak overnight.
■■After soaking, drain the machine (advance to SPIN) and then run the machine through a REGULAR cycle (using default settings).
We do not recommend that you wash clothes during this procedure.