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oIf you want to cancel the child lock option before the wash program completes. You should hold down the START/STOP button for at least three seconds. When the symbol disappears from the LCD display, the child lock option has been cancelled.
Maintenance and cleaning
In daily use
9Once a wash cycle has completed, you should pull out the detergent drawer slightly, so it can dry out.
9Leave the porthole door ajar for a short while after a wash cycle has completed. This should help to prevent stagnant smells and to protect the door seal.
9Close the water tap.
9We suggest that you disconnect the appliance from your mains supply, when it is not in use.
Control panel and washing machine cabinet.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on either the control panel or operating parts.
9Wipe over the control panel and the external surface of the machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water.
9If you ever spill any liquid detergent or conditioner from the detergent drawer onto the washing machine cabinet, then these should be cleaned up immediately as they could be corrosive.
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