Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters - AEG LAVAMAT 73742 VI User Manual

5. When no more water comes out, unscrew
the pump cover (A) by turning it anti-
clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli-
ers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby
to dry up any water spillages when re-
moving the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.
6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the
filter seat and from the pump impeller.
Check carefully whether the pump impel-
ler rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn't
rotate, please contact your Service Centre.
7. Put the cap back on the emergency emp-
tying hose and place the latter back in its
seat.
8. Replace the filter into the pump by insert-
ing it correctly into the special guides.
Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it
clockwise.
WARNING!
When the appliance is in use and depending
on the programme selected there can be hot
water in the pump.
Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has fin-
ished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tight-
ened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.

Cleaning the water inlet filters

If the appliance doesn't fill, it takes a long time to fill with water, the starting button blinks
yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..."
for more details), check if the water inlet filters are blocked .
To clean the water inlet filters:
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