It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose.
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken:
•pull out the plug from the power socket;
•turn off the water tap.
•unscrew the inlet hose.
•place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage from the emergency emptying hose. Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
•screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying cap on again into the filter cover.
•when you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
care and cleaning electrolux 29
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:
•pull out the plug from the power socket;
•close the water tap;
•if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
•open the pump door using a screwdriver;
•place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage. Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, put the cap back on filter cover. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;
•clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
•replace the filter into the pump and screw it firmly as previously described;
•replace the emergency emptying cap into the filter cover and close the pump door.