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5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Important – Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance procedure, the plug must be disconnected from the power supply socket.
5.1CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE APPLIANCE
•Regular, thorough cleaning will keep your appliance looking good.
•Clean the exterior of the appliance with soap and water only, then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
•The plastic parts should just be wiped with a damp cloth.
•Do not scrape with pointed objects, or use solvents or products containing abrasive substances because they damage the surfaces.
•For reasons of safety, never spray the washing machine with jets of water.
5.2CLEANING THE DRUM
•Remove any rust marks from the drum using a stainless steel cleaner, or very fine sandpaper for particu- larly stubborn cases.
•For descaling the washing machine use only
•Always follow the producer's instructions with regard to use and dosages.
•After descaling or removing rust from the drum, carry out a few rinse cycles to remove all acid residues which might damage the appliance. Never use cleaners which contain solvents. There is the risk of the formation of vapours which might catch fire and explode.
5.3CLEANING THE DOOR GASKET
Check regularly that there are no paper clips, buttons, nails or pins in the folds of the door gasket.
5.4 CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP
The drain pump only needs cleaning if it has been blocked by buttons, brooches or similar objects and the water is not being pumped out.
In this case, proceed as described below.
1.Remove the mains plug to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
2.Depending on the model, proceed as follows:
driver as a lever to remove the plugs shown here, turn the plinth downwards and access the pump.
Tilt the plinth forward slightly and pull it upward to re- move it completely.
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