Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container, and remove its cap by unscrewing it.
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When no more water comes out, unscrew the filter and remove it.
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Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in.
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Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose, place the latter back in its seat. Close the filter door.
Warning
When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter. Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
The water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.
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.
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The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken.
●Turn off the water tap.
●Unscrew the inlet hose.
●Place the end of the inlet hose and that of the emergency emptying hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let the water drain out.
●Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the emergency emptying hose back in its place after having screwed the cap on again.
When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
Emergency emptying out
If the machine is unable to drain, 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.
●Place a bowl on the floor under the filter and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, screw the cap on again. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out.
●Clean the filter if necessary.
●At the end screw the filter again.
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