Carrying out an emergency drain
1Warning! Prior to carrying out an emergency drain, switch off the washing machine and remove the power plug from the power point. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain!
1. Open the plinth flap and remove it.
2. Remove the emergency drain hose.
3. Place a shallow container under- neath it. Then loosen the drain plug by turning it in an
4. The water will run out. If it is neces- sary to empty the container more than once, seal up the emergency drain hose with the drain plug while you are doing so.
When the water has all drained away:
5.Insert the plug firmly into the emergency drain hose and turn it in a clockwise direction until it is firmly in place.
6.Replace the emergency drain hose into the retainer.
7.Insert the plinth flap into place and close it.
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