Maintenance And Cleaning - Hoover WDXOC 575AC-AUS Manual

4. MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING
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.
Drawer cleaning
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We recommend you clean the drawer to
avoid accumulating
additive residue.
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To do this, extract the drawer using slight
force, clean it with running water and
reinsert it in its housing.
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.
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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.
detergent and
the filter, we
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S u g g e s tio n s fo r m o v e s o r
prolonged disuse
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If the washing machine will not be used
for an extended amount of time and will
be store in a cold area ensure all water is
drained from the hoses to prevent
freezing.
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Unplug the washing machine.
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Detach the hose from the strap and lower
it, fully draining water into a bowl.
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Secure the drain hose with the strap
when finished.
WARNING:
unplug the machine prior to cleaning.