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6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Important – Before cleaning or servicing the machine, remove the plug from the socket.
6.1EXTERNAL CLEANING
•Regular and constant cleaning will keep your appliance looking like new.
•Clean the outer surfaces with soap and water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
•Clean parts in plastic with a damp cloth.
•Do not scratch with sharp objects and do not use solvents or abrasive products as these will damage the surface.
•For reasons of safety, never spray water onto the appliance.
6.2CLEANING THE DRUM
•Remove any rust stains from the drum with a special cleaner for stainless steel or, for particularly stubborn stains, with extra fine abrasive paper.
•To remove scale from the washing machine, only use branded scale removers with
•Follow the manufacturer's instructions and recommended quantities to the letter.
•After removing scale or rust from the drum, perform a few rinse cycles to eliminate acid residues as these may damage the machine. Never use detergents containing solvents. These may form vapours that may catch fire and explode.
6.3CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP
Only clean the drain pump if it is obstructed by buttons, hairpins and the like and the water cannot drain. In this case, proceed as follows.
1.Remove the plug from the socket to disconnect the machine from the electrical power supply.
2.Depending on the model, proceed as follows: MODEL A – Use a coin to turn the plastic buttons fixing the cover to the base plate
Pull the cover slightly forwards and then up to remove it completely.
3.Pull out the drain hose “A”.
Attention: if the hose is hot it means the water is hot or boiling. Place a tray on the floor and remove the plug “B” to drain the water. Depending on the quantity of water, it may be necessary to empty the tray several times.
When no more water comes out, push the hose back in and screw back the plug “B”.
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