Operating Instructions

Carrying out an Emergency Emptying

If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an emergency emptying must be carried out.

If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency emptying must be carried out if danger of freezing occurs.

Furthermore, the inlet hose must be disconnected from the tap, drained and laid on the floor.

1 Warning! Switch the washing machine off and pull the mains plug prior to emergency draining.

Warning! The water, which flows out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot. First allow the water to cool down before emergency emp- tying!

0 1. Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out.

2.Pull down the flap in the left corner of the base strip (1) and remove it (2).

3.Remove the emergency emptying hose

from its holder.

4. Pull the emergency emptying hose out a little.

5.Place the container under the hose.

6. Undo and remove the plug in the end of the emergency emptying hose by turning it anti-clockwise (1) and pull it out (2).

The wash-water runs out. Depending upon the amount of water, it may be necessary to empty the container several times. Temporarily close the emergency emptying hose with the plug.

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Electrolux 72620 manual Carrying out an Emergency Emptying