Performing An Emergency Emptying Procedure - Electrolux EW 1477 F User Manual

Performing an emergency emptying procedure

• If the washing machine is not draining the wash
water, an emergency emptying procedure must
be carried out.
• If the washing machine is located in a room that is
at risk of frost, in the event that a risk of frost
exists an emergency emptying procedure must
not be carried out. In addition: Unscrew the inflow
hose from the tap and lay it on the floor; empty
the outlet hose.
Warning: Prior to performing an emergency
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emptying procedure, switch off the washing
machine and disconnect the power plug.
Caution: The wash water which flows out of
the emergency emptying hose can be hot.
The risk of scalding exists. Before carrying
out an emergency emptying procedure, first
allow the wash water to cool down.
1. Place a flat collecting vessel at the ready to catch
the outflowing wash water.
2. Open the flap located on the right of the base
panel downwards and remove it.
3. Remove the emergency emptying hose from its
retainer.
4. Place the collecting vessel underneath.
5. Detach the emergency emptying hose's plug by
turning it in an anti-clockwise direction and
remove it.
The wash water will flow out. Depending on the
amount of wash water it may be necessary to
empty the collecting vessel a number of times. To
do this, cap the emergency emptying hose again
at intervals using the plug.
When the wash water has completely
flowed out:
6. Insert the plug into the emergency emptying hose
and turn it in a clockwise direction until it is firmly
in place.
7. Replace the emergency emptying hose into the
retainer.
8. Place the flap into the base panel and close it.
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