4. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Looking after your appliance correctly can
extend its lifespan.
Cleaning the appliance's exterior
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Disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
To clean the washing machine exterior, use a
damp cloth, avoiding abrasives, alcohol and/or
solvents. The washing machine does not
require any special care for ordinary cleaning:
clean drawer compartments and the filter;
some tips on how to move the machine or on
long periods of disuse are provided below.
Filter cleaning
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The washing machine comes with a special
filter able to trap large residue, such as
buttons or coins, which could clog the drain.
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ONLY AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN MODELS:
pull out the corrugated hose, remove the
stopper and drain the water into a container.
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Before
unscrewing
recommend you place an absorbent cloth
under it to keep the floor dry.
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Turn the filter counter-clockwise to the
limit stop in the vertical position.
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Remove and clean the filter; when
finished, replace it turning it clockwise.
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Repeat the previous steps in reverse
order to reassemble all parts.
S u g g e s tio n s fo r m o v e s o r
prolonged disuse
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Should the washing machine be stored in
an unheated room for a long period of
time, drain all water from tubes.
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filter,
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Unplug the washing machine.
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Detach the tube from the strap and lower
it, fully draining water into a bowl.
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Secure the drain tube with the strap when
finished.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
and its compartments
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Press button (A).
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Hold down the button and turn the
detergent dispenser outwards.
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Remove the dispenser and clean it.
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It is recommended to remove any
remamining
compartments to avoid any build up that
could cause blockages and restrict the
water flow from the dispenser to drum.
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Pulling out and extract the trap/traps (S)
that are located in the back part of the
dispenser and clean them carefully.
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Remove any solid residue which could
block the holes in the compartments.
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B
Fitting
Fit in the tabs as shown (B).
Turn the detergent dispenser towards the housing
(C) in the door until the tab clicks into place.
detergent
in
S
the
C