Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply.

Descaling

The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to pre- serve the door seal.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

From time to time the washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned.

Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder.

The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken.

■Turn off the water taps.

■Unscrew the inlet hoses.

■Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hoses in a bowl. Run the draining programme until the selector dial is in the “Stop” position.

■Disconnect the appliance.

■Screw the inlet hoses and reposition the drain hose.

■When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.

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Cleaning the drawer recess

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Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, en- suring that all washing powder residue is re- moved from the upper and lower part of the recess.

Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme for a few minutes without any clothes in the drum.