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The washing machine has been designed to reduce maintenance to a minimum. However, it is important
that you remember to clean it regularly. Before cleaning, make sure that the appliance has been discon-
nected from the power supply and that the water supply tap has been turned off.
The external structure and the parts of the washing machine in plastic must be cleaned with a soft damp
cloth only.
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WARNING!! N e v e r
use chemicals, abrasive
products, alcohol, soap,
petrol or other solvents to
clean the appliance as
these may cause damage.
(fig.20)
After washing, leave the door
open for a little while to allow rub-
ber parts to dry.
Wash out the detergent compart-
ments from time to time. To do
this, extract the detergent com-
partment and rinse it under run-
ning water, (fig. 20/A) then replace
it.
ATTENTION!! Before starting the operations described below, make sure that the washing ma-
chine is empty. Do not remove the filter while the machine is running, or when full of water.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE WASHING MACHINE
20/A
REMOVING THE DETERGENT
DRAWER
(fig. A or B, according to the model)
• If the softener compartment
"3" has the word "PUSH"
written on it:
CLEANING THE FILTER
Place a cloth or flat plate under
the filter to collect any water that
may still be inside it. Open the
filter door, unscrew the filter and
remove it, turning in an anticlock-
wise direction (fig.21).
The filter must be cleaned peri-
odically.
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Rinse the filter under running wa-
- open the detergent drawer;
- press on the word "PUSH"
with the right hand and pull out
the drawer with the left hand
(fig. A)
• If the softener compartment
"3" does not have the word
"PUSH" written on it:
- open the detergent drawer;
- grasp it with both hands, push
down slightly and pull the
drawer outwards (fig. B).
ter to eliminate all waste. Replace
the filter, screwing in a clockwise
direction and making sure it is
hermetically sealed.
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