Cleaning
Surface of the washing machine
Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive household detergent. Do not spray water onto the washing machine.
Debris filter
It is advisable to clean the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year to prevent its clogging. A clogged debris filter may reduce the bubble effect.
1. Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord.
2.Drain the remaining water inside the drum by referring to “Emergency drain” on page 32.
3. Gently press the top area of the filter cover to open.
4. Turn the debris filter cap to the left, and drain off the remaining water.
5.Remove the debris filter.
6.Clean the debris filter using soft brushes. Make sure the drain
pump propeller inside the filter is unclogged.
7. Reinsert the debris filter, and turn the filter cap to the right.
For models with the safety filter cap.
•To open the safety filter cap, push in and turn it
anticlockwise. The spring of the cap helps to open the cap.
• To close the safety filter cap, turn it clockwise. The
spring makes a rattling sound, which is normal.
• If the debris filter is clogged, an error code of “5E” appears on the screen.
CAUTION
•Make sure the filter cap is closed properly after cleaning the filter. Otherwise, this may cause a leak.
•Make sure the filter is inserted properly after cleaning it. Otherwise, this may cause an operational failure or a leak.
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