Maintaining the Washing Machine

Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess

1.Press the release lever on the inside of the detergent drawer and pull it out.

2.Remove the cap from compartment .

3.Wash all of the parts under running water.

4.Clean the drawer recess with an old toothbrush.

5.Reinsert the cap (Pushing it firmly into place) and replace the liquid detergent divider into the drawer.

6.Push the drawer back into place.

7.Run a rinse program without any laundry in the drum.

Cleaning the debris filter

Clean the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year, or when you see the following error message on the display:

1.Open the filter-cover, See “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” on page 12.

2.Unscrew emergency drain cap by turning left and drain off all the water. See “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” on page 12.

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 filter-cover.

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