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48 care and cleaning

Proceed as follows:

Disconnect the appliance.

If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.

Open the pump door.

Place a containfer close to the pump to collect any spillage.

When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover.

Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.

Screw the pump cover fully in.

Close the pump door.

Cleaning the water inlet filter

If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.

It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.

Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose.

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The dangers of freezing

If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the inlet hose.

Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.

Screw the water inlet hose back on.

When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.

Warning!

When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump.

Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.

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Electrolux AWF5120 W, AWF 8120 W user manual Cleaning the water inlet filter

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