18 electrolux
Warning! Before unscrewing the pump
cover, switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the
socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If it is necessary, wait until the water
has cooled down.
3. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
4. Release the emergency emptying hose
(B), place it in the container and re-
move its cap cover
5. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover (A) by turning it
anti-clockwise and remove the filter.
Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a
rag nearby to dry up any water spill-
ages when removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.
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B
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6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from
the filter seat and from the pump impel-
ler.
Check carefully whether the pump im-
peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn't rotate, please contact your
Service Centre.
7. Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
8. Replace the filter into the pump by in-
serting it correctly into the special
guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by
turning it clockwise.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depend-
ing on the programme selected there can
be hot water in the pump.
Never remove the pump cover during a
wash cycle, always wait until the appliance
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