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Care and maintenance
| Cutting off the water and electri- | |
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city supplies | ||
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| • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. | |
| This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in- | |
| side the washing machine and help to prevent | |
| leaks. | |
| • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning | |
| it and during all maintenance work. | |
| Cleaning the washing machine | |
| The outer parts and rubber components of the | |
| appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth | |
| soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use | |
| solvents or abrasives. | |
| Cleaning the detergent dispenser | |
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2. unscrew the lid by rotating it anti- clockwise (see figu- re): a little water may trickle out. This is perfectly normal;
3.clean the inside thoroughly;
4.screw the lid back on;
5.reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely in place before you push it onto the appliance.
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Remove the dispenser by raising it and pul- ling it out (see figure). Wash it under running water; this operation should be repeated frequently.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.
!Never use
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
•Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a
!Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the appliance.
To access the
1. using a screwdri- ver, remove the cover panel on the lower
front part of the wa- shing machine (see
figure);
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