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Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water or electricity
supply
• Turn off the water tap after every wash. This
will limit the wear of your appliance’s water
system and also prevent leaks.
• Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and
during all maintenance operations.
Cleaning your appliance
The exterior and rubber parts of your applian-
ce can be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in
lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or
abrasives.
Caring for your appliance door and
drum
• Always leave the appliance door ajar to pre-
vent unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cle-
aning pump that does not require any mainte-
nance. Sometimes, small items (such as coins
or buttons) may fall into the pre-chamber that
protects the pump, situated in the lower part of
the same.
! Make sure the wash cycle has ended and un-
plug the appliance.
How to clean the detergent dispenser
Cleaning:
Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3) using
an old toothbrush and, once the pair of siphons
inserted in the top of compartments 1 and 2 (fig.
4) have been pulled out, check whether the same
are not clogged and then rinse them.
Reassembly:
Do not forget to reinsert
the pair of siphons into
the special housings
and then to replace the
dispenser into its seat,
clicking it into place
(fig. 4, 2 and 1).
Disassembly:
Press lightly on the
large button on the
front of the detergent
dispenser and pull it
upwards (fig. 1, 2).
To recover any objects that have fallen into the
pre-chamber:
1. remove the plinth
at the bottom on the
front side of the wa-
shing machine by
pulling from the side
with your hands (see
figure);
2. unscrew the lid
rotating it anticlock-
wise (see figure): a
little water may trickle
out. This is perfectly
normal;
3. clean the interior
thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back
on;
5. reposition the pa-
nel, making sure the
hooks are securely in
place before you push
it onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If
you see any cracks, replace it immediately: during
the wash cycles, water pressure is very strong and
a cracked hose could easily split open.
! Never use hoses that have already been used.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
