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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out
you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the
electricity supply.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good
idea to periodically use a water softening powder in
the machine. Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the softening powder
manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to
prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside
the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash
will also help to preserve the door seal.
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible
to get a build up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be
performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a
powder (such as Ariel Futur).
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with mild
washing up liquid and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer
should be cleaned regularly.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a
tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed.
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Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to
clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder
residue is removed from the upper and lower part of
the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme
without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the pump
The pump should be inspected regularly if
• the machine does not empty and/or spin
• the machine makes an unusual noise during
draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins
etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the appliance.
• If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
• Open the pump door.
• Place a container close to the pump to collect any
spillage.
• Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in
container and remove its cap.
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