Maintenance and Cleaning
Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply.
Descaling
The water we normally use contains lime. To help prevent the formation of lime deposits we recommend you periodically, particularly in hard water areas, use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry and according to the manufacturer's instructions.
After each wash
Leave the lid and the drum open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
External Cleaning
Wipe the exterior cabinet of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove.
Press the pressure tabs located on each side of the detergent dispenser inwards and pull it up (fig.1 and fig.2).
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Clean the detergent dispenser under running water with a brush or cloth (fig.3). Check that the si- phons located at the back of the detergent dispen- ser are not obstructed (fig.4).
Replace the detergent dispenser in the notches until the hanging (fig.5).
Cleaning the drain filter
A clean filter is important for correct functioning of the machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every wash.
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Open the flapdoor (fig.6)
To drain the residual water :
Place a shallow container beneath the flapdoor. Turn the filter handle anticlockwise until the filter cap handle is vertical, any residual water will be released (fig.7).
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fig.7 |
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