Drain Pump - Electrolux EWX 14450 W User Manual

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2. Run a washing cycle without any wash-
ing to clean off any cleaning agent resi-
dues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme
at maximum temperature and add ap-
prox. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.

Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly
and particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or
spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise
during draining due to objects such as
safety pins, coins etc. blocking the
pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter "What to do if..." for more
details).
Warning! Before unscrewing the pump
cover, switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the
socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If it is necessary, wait until the water
has cooled down.
3. Place a container close to the pump to
4. Release the emergency emptying hose
5. When no more water comes out, un-
A
B
collect any spillage.
(B), place it in the container and re-
move its cap cover
screw the pump cover (A) by turning it
anti-clockwise and remove the filter.
Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a
rag nearby to dry up any water spill-
ages when removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.