Cleaning and care
Cleaning the water inlet filter
The washing machine has a filter to
protect the inlet valve.
The filter in the union in the open end of
the inlet hose should be checked every
6 months or so, or more often if there
are frequent interruptions to the water
supply.
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First turn off the tap.
Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap.
Remove the rubber seal 1 from the
union.
Hold the free end of the inlet hose
downwards. The plastic filter 2 will
drop out.
Clean the plastic filter.
Put the filter and seal back in the re‐
verse order and reconnect the hose.
Turn on the tap and check the con‐
nection is watertight. If water drips
out, tighten the connection.
Never forget to put the filter back in
place after cleaning.