cleaning and maintaining your washing machine

Keeping your washing machine clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life.

Draining the washing machine in an emergency

1.Unplug the washing machine from the power supply.

2.Open the filter cover using a coin or a key.

Filter cover

3. Pull forward the emergency drain tube to separate it from the guide hook.

Emergency drain tube

4.Take off the emergency drain cap closing the emergency drain tube.

5. Allow all the water to flow into a bowl.

Remain water maybe more than you expected. Prepare larger bowl.

6. Re-attach the cap to the emergency drain tube and then fix the emergency drain tube to the guide hook.

7. Replace the filter-cover.

Emergency drain cap

Cleaning the exterior

1.Wipe the washing machine surfaces, including the control panel, with a soft cloth using a nonabrasive household detergent.

2.Use a soft cloth to dry the surfaces.

3.Do not pour water onto the washing machine.

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