Maintaining the Washing Machine

Cleaning the debris filter

Clean the debris filter 2 or 3 times a year.

1.Remove the base cover from the front of the washing machine in case P1291,P1091.

2.Unscrew emergency drain cap by turning left and drain off all the water. (see “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” on page 14.)

3.Unscrew the filter cap and take it out.

4.Wash any dirt or other material from the filter. Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the filter is not blocked. Replace the filter cap.

5.Replace the base cover.

Cleaning the water hose mesh filter

You should clean the water hose mesh filter once per year, or when you see the following error message on the display:

To do this:

1.Turn off the water source to the washing machine.

2.Unscrew the hose from the back of the washing machine.

3.With a pair of pliers, gently pull out the mesh filter from the end of the hose and rinse it under water until clean. Also clean the inside and out- side of the threaded connector.

4.Push the filter back into place.

5.Screw the hose back onto the washing machine.

6.Turn on the faucet and make sure the connections are watertight.

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