24Care and cleaning
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and objects that could be trapped in the fold.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if:
•the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
•the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump;
•a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more de- tails).
WARNING!
Before unscrewing the pump cover, switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
Proceed as follows:
1.Unplug the appliance.
2.If it is necessary, wait until the water has cooled down.
3.Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage.
A
B
4.Release the emergency emptying hose (B), place it in the container and remove its cap cover.
