MAINTENANCE

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The washing machine has been designed to reduce maintenance to a minimum.

 

 

However, it is important that you remember to clean it regularly.

 

 

Before cleaning, make sure that the appliance has been disconnected from the power

 

 

supply and that the water supply tap has been turned off.

 

 

CLEANING THE WASHING MACHINE

 

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The external structure and the parts of the washing machine in plastic must be

 

 

cleaned with a soft damp cloth only.

 

 

WARNING!!

Never use chemicals, abrasive products, alcohol, soap,

 

 

 

petrol or other solvents to clean the appliance as these

 

 

 

may cause damage. (fig.20)

 

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After washing, leave the door open for a little while to allow rubber parts to dry.

 

Wash out the detergent compartments from time to time. To do this, extract the

 

 

 

 

detergent compartment and rinse it under running water, (fig. 20/A) then replace it.

 

 

Removing the detergent drawer (fig. A or B, according to the model).

 

 

• If the softener compartment

• If the softener compartment

 

 

“3” has the word “PUSH”

“3” does not have the word

 

 

written on it:

“PUSH” written on it:

 

 

- open the detergent drawer;

- open the detergent drawer;

 

 

- press on the word “PUSH”

- grasp it with both hands, push

 

 

with the right hand and pull

down slightly and pull the drawer

 

 

out the drawer with the left

outwards (fig. B).

 

 

hand (fig. A)

 

 

 

 

CLEANING THE FILTER

 

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ATTENTION!! Before starting the operations described below, make sure

 

 

that the washing machine is empty. Do not remove the

 

 

filter while the machine is running, or when full of water.

 

 

Place a cloth or flat plate under the filter to collect any water that may still be inside

 

 

it. Open the filter door, unscrew the filter and remove it, turning in an anticlockwise

 

 

direction (fig.21).

 

 

 

The filter must be cleaned periodically.

 

 

Rinse the filter under running water to eliminate all waste. Replace the filter, screw-

 

 

ing in a clockwise direction and making sure it is hermetically sealed.

 

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