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When the suds have drained out completely:
0Push the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose.
0Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch onto
the holder.
0Replace the flap in the base plate and close it.
3When the washing machine is completely empty, the ÖKO gate can no
longer function correctly. Therefore before the next wash fill in approx
1l water (pour it in through the washing powder compartment).

Cleaning the suds pump

1Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the mains plug
before cleaning the suds pump!
0First execute an emergency emptying (see previous section "Executing
an emergency emptying").
0Place a floor cloth on the floor in front of the lid of the suds pump. Left
over water could flow out.
0Unscrew the lid of the suds pump by
twisting it anti-clockwise and pull it off.
0Remove any foreign bodies which may be
in the pump housing.
0Check whether the impeller of the pump
can be turned. (It is normal for the pump
to jerk when running.) If the impeller
cannot be turned at all please contact
your customer service department.
0Replace the lid (insert the ridges on the
lid into the guiding slots) and screw on
tightly in a clockwise direction.
0Close the emergency emptying hose, push
it in and fasten it.
0Close the flap.