Washing Drum; Door Seal; Drain Pump - Electrolux EWW14791W User Manual

16 care and cleaning electrolux washer-dryer
Care and cleaning (cont.)

Washing drum

Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign
bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron.
important
Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents,
scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning
agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off
any cleaning agent residues.
Program: Short Cotton Program at maximum
temperature and add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of
detergent.

Door seal

Check the door seal regularly to eliminate any objects that
may be trapped in the fold.

Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if:
• the machine does not empty and/or spin
• the machine makes an unusual noise during draining
due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking
the pump.
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. If 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. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the
container and remove its cap cover.
6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump
and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the pump.
7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.
8. Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose and
place the latter back in its seat.
9. Screw the pump fully in.
10. Close the pump door.
warning
When the appliance is in use and depending on the
program 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 prevent young children from being
able to remove it.