Zanussi ZKI 225 User Manual page 20

When no more water comes out, unscrew the
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pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag
nearby to dry up spillage of water when
removing the cover.
Remove any objects from the pump impeller
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by rotating it.
Put the cap back on the emergency emptying
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hose and place the latter back in its seat.
Screw the pump cover fully in.
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IMPORTANT!
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
finished the cycle, and is empty. When
replacing the cover, ensure it is securely
retightened so as to stop leaks and young
children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of
lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become
clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.
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The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures
below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken.
Turn off the water tap.
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Unscrew the inlet hose.
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Place the end of the emergency emptying
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hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl
placed on the floor and let water drain out.
Screw the water inlet hose back on and
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reposition the emergency emptying hose
after having put the cap on again.
When you intend to start the machine up
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again, make sure that the room temperature
is above 0°C.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
pull out the plug from the power socket;
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close the water tap;
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if necessary, wait until the water has cooled
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down;
place a bowl on the floor and place the end
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of the emergency emptying hose into the
bowl. Remove its cap. The water should
drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl
is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty
the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water
stops flowing out;
clean the pump if necessary as previously
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described;
replace the emergency emptying hose in its
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seat after having plugged it;
screw the pump cover again.
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Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the water
inlet hose. Clean the
filter using a hard
bristle brush.
Tighten up the inlet
hose.