Electrolux EWF 168540 W User Manual page 17

Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise dur-
ing draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
• a problem with water draining is detected
(see chapter "What to do if..." for more de-
tails).
Warning! Before opening the pump
door, switch the appliance off and
remove the mains plug from the socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If it is necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down.
3. Open the pump door.
4. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
5. Pull out the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover 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 removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.
7. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the
filter seat and from the pump impeller.
8. Check carefully whether the pump im-
peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn't rotate, please contact your
Service Centre.
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