Water Inlet Filter; Emergency Emptying Out; Frost Precautions - Electrolux EWF1495 Instruction Booklet

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• Remove any objects from the pump impeller by
rotating it.
• Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose
and place the latter back in its seat.
• Screw the drain filter cover fully in.
• Close the door.

5. Water inlet filter

If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill,
check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not
blocked.
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a stiff brush.
Screw the hose back onto the tap.
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6. 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;
• close the water tap;
• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
• open the pump door;
• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the
• clean the drain filter if necessary as previously
• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat
• close the door.

7. Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as
follows:
• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose
• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is
removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,
consequently, breakage of the affected parts.
When you use the machine again, make sure that
the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
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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;
described;
after having plugged it;
hose from the tap.
and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the
floor and let water drain out.
the emergency emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.