Maintaining the Washing Machine
Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess
1.Press the release lever on the inside
of the detergent drawer and pull it out.
2.Remove the cap from compartment 
.
3.Wash all of the parts under running water.
4.Clean the drawer recess with an old toothbrush.
5.Reinsert the cap (Pushing it firmly into place)
and replace the liquid detergent divider into the drawer.
6.Push the drawer back into place.
7.Run a rinse program without any laundry in the drum.
Cleaning the debris filter
Clean the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year, or when you see the following error message on the display:
1.Open the
See “Draining the washing machine in an emergency" on page 15.
2.Unscrew emergency drain cap by turning left and drain off all the water. See "Draining the washing machine in an emergency" on page 15.
3.Unscrew the filter cap and take it out.
4.Wash any dirt or other material from the filter. Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the filter is not blocked. Replace the filter cap.
5.Replace the
Maintaining the Washing Machine
Cleaning the water hose mesh filter
You should clean the water hose mesh filter at least one time per year, or when you see the following error message on the display:
To do this:
1.Turn off the water source to the washing machine.
2.Unscrew the hose from the back of the washing machine.
3.With a pair of pliers, gently pull out the mesh filter from the end of the hose and rinse it under water until clean. Also clean the inside and outside of the threaded connector.
4.Push the filter back into place.
5.Screw the hose back onto the washing machine.
6.Turn on the faucet and make sure the connections are watertight.
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