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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
Cleaning the water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked.
1.Turn off the water tap.
2.Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3.Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
4.Screw the hose back onto the tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:
1.pull out the plug from the power socket;
2.close the water tap;
3.if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
4.open the pump door;
5.place a bowl on the floor. Remove the emergency emptying cap from the filter. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, refit the cap into the filter. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;
6.clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
7.screw the pump again and close the door.
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows:
1.Pull out the plug from the power socket.
2.Turn off the water tap.
3.Unscrew the inlet hose.
4.Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor, open the emergency emptying cup of the filter and let water drain out.
5.Refit the emergency emptying cap into the filter and screw the water inlet hose back.
6.When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temper- ature is above 0°C.
Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO Valve device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing.
