Care And Cleaning - Electrolux EW7WP447WC User Manual

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WARNING!
To avoid creasing and
shrinkage do not overdry
the laundry.
16.11 General Tips
Refer to the «Drying programmes» table
to find the average drying times.
Experience will help you to dry the
laundry better. Take note of the duration
of the cycles done before.

17. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
17.1 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 Once a month
Clean door seal
Clean drum
Remove fluff inside
the drum
Clean detergent
dispenser
Clean drain pump
filter
Clean the inlet
hose and the valve
filter
1) Refer to ''Fluff in the fabrics'' chapter.
The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.
Twice a year
Every two months
Every two months
1)
Twice a month
Every two months
Twice a year
Twice a year
To avoid the static charge at the end of
the drying cycle:
1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing
cycle.
2. Use special fabric conditioner for
tumble dryers.
When the drying programme is
completed remove the laundry promptly.
17.2 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.
17.3 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.
CAUTION!
Do not clean the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.