Care And Cleaning - AEG LFR6194O2V User Manual

13.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow
these tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed
without prewash in order to save
detergent, water and time (the
environment is protected too!).
• Loading the appliance to the maximum
capacity indicated for each
programmes helps to reduce energy
and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and
limited soiling can be removed; the
laundry can then be washed at a lower
temperature.
• Set the maximum possible spin speed
for the selected washing programme

14. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
14.1 Periodic cleaning schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life
of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside the
appliance: this will prevent mildew and
odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long time:
close the water tap and unplug the appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Maintenance wash
Clean door seal
Clean drum
Clean detergent dispens‐
er
Clean drain pump filter
Clean the inlet hose and
the valve filter
Twice a year
Once a month
Every two months
Every two months
Every two months
Twice a year
Twice a year
before drying your laundry in a tumble
dryer. This will save energy during drying!
13.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you additive
for water softening. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to use
him.
To find out the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of additive for water
softening. Follow the instructions that you find
on the packaging of the product.
The following paragraphs explain how you
should clean each part.
14.2 Removing foreign objects
Make sure that pockets are empty and all
loose elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to "The laundry
load" in "Hints and tips".
Remove any foreign objects (such as metal
clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you may find in
the door seal, the filters and the drum. Refer
to "Door seal with double lip trap", "Cleaning
the drum", "Cleaning the drain pump" and
"Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter"
paragraphs. If necessary, please contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
14.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do not
use a scouring pads or any scratching
material.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical
products.
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