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Cleaning out your washing machine before using it
Place a flat container under the filter to catch the small amount of water that will come out when you remove the filter cover.
So that you can clear out the remains of any lubrication materials and test water from the inside of the washing machine, it is recommendable to wash it out first before you use it for washing any clothing. The procedure for that is as follows.
–Evacuate any residual water (Program- me 13).
–Put a dosage of detergent in the COM-
PARTMENT 
of the DETERGENT DRAWER.
–Select the number 2 WASHING PRO- GRAMME (90º C without prewash) using the Programme Selector Control
(6).
–Start the washing machine.
–Wait until the programme finishes.
Cleaning and special care
(Fig. 6)
Your washing machine is fitted with a self- cleaning pump and therefore does not require any cleaning or maintenance. However, certain objects may accidentally fall into the pump (e. g. buttons, coins, pins, etc.) and as it is not a good idea for them to be expelled through the drain pipe, they will be caught by an accessible filter in the front of the pump to prevent any jamming. To gain access to the pump, you just have to remove the
With the aid of a screwdriver, first of all undo the two screws at the side (A), and then disengage the lug (D) at the top, turn in the direction of the arrow (F) and disen- gage the three lugs (B).
Turn the filter cover anticlockwise and remove from the pump chamber any fluff or small objects that have built up over time.
In the case of figure 6B, turn the cover Z
To put everything back in place, just carry out these instructions in reverse and ensure that the filter cover is properly closed.
Warning: For safety reasons, before remo- ving the
Practical tips for a better wash
Here is a series of tips which you ought to keep in mind when using your washing machine. Tips referring to the different types of garments which you can wash, as well as the different kinds of detergents and washing powders which can be used. Knowing them will help you to get a better wash, as well as keeping your washing machine in good working order.
Classifying the garments
Sort your garments into different types according to their:
–COLOUR
–HOW DIRTY THEY ARE
–HOW DELICATE THEY ARE
Colour
–Before you load garments into the machine, sort them according to the type of material and how strong the colours are.
–Wash whites and coloureds separately.
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