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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out
you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the
electricity supply.
Descaling
The water we normally use contains lime. It is a
good idea to periodically use a water softening
powder in the machine. Do this separately from any
laundry washing, and according to the softening
powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to
prevent the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to
prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside
the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash
will also help to preserve the door seal.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with
soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
From time to time the washing powder and additive
dispenser drawer should be cleaned.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under
a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder.
Cleaning the drawer recess
Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to
clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder
residue is removed from the upper and lower part
of the recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme
for a few minutes without any clothes in the drum.
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below
0°C, certain precautions should be taken.
Turn off the water taps.
Unscrew the inlet hoses.
Unhook the drain hose from the rear support
and position the end of this hose and that of the
inlet hoses in a bowl. Run the draining
programme until the selector dial is in the "Stop"
position.
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Switch the appliance off.
Screw the inlet hoses and reposition the drain
hose.
When you intend to start the machine up again,
make sure that the room temperature is above
0°C.
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