MAINTENANCE

Bodywork

Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and

aneutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

Drain filter

The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.

Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric conditioners leave deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the

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Open the filter door.

machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive com- partment can be removed.

Place a container under the filter and unscrew it. Pull out the filter.

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Detergent can also eventually accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old tooth- brush. Refit the drawer after cleaning.

Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in.

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Water inlet filter

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If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked.

Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap and remove the filter. Clean it with a stiff brush. Refit the filter and screw the hose back onto the tap.

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Electrolux EW 1262 W instruction manual Maintenance, Bodywork, Drain filter, Detergent dispenser drawer, Water inlet filter