•De-scale the heater unit using a de-scaling product (consult manufacturer for supplies) on those machines that use gas heating. This product is introduced in the tub of the washing machines. Then, a washing cycle at 60°C is carried out lasting about 20 minutes, after which the machine is drained and rinsed.

•Check the working condition of the door locking system of the drum ports:

oThe spring of both latches.

oThe spring of the holding receptacle of the controller rod.

4.4Every 6 months (2 h)

•Check the condition of the driving belts of the drum.

•Grease the drive shaft and the sliding parts of the transmission very lightly using a high temperature grease applied with a pulverising pump.

•Clean, de-scale and clear the electrical heating elements (when the machine uses this type of heating).

•Check the waterproofing and toughness of the tubing.

•Check the working condition of the heating assembly (flame, exhaust, chimney draw, lighter plug, and security).

IMPORTANT: Check the working condition of gas heating system (boiler, flame, safety, chimney…) and clean the boiler's body with a high pressure pump (with two sense of flow) connected at inlet and outlet of the boiler.

4.5Every year (2 h)

•Grease the suspension springs lightly.

•Clean, check and de-scale the drainage assembly, if needed.

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