Cleaning And Maintenance - cecotec BOLERO DRESSCODE WASH&DRY 10700 INVERTER Manuel D'instructions

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5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Warning: Before cleaning or maintaining, unplug the appliance and close the tap.
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can be
cleaned with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any water
overflow, use a cloth to wipe it off immediately.
Fig. 24.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Cleaning the drum
The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately with
chlorine-free detergents.
Do not use steel wool.
Note: Do not put laundry in the washing machine during the drum cleaning.
Cleaning the door seals and glass
Wipe the glass and seal after each wash to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up it can cause
leaks.
Remove any coins, buttons and other objects from the seal after each wash.
Fig. 25.
Cleaning the inlet filter
Note: The inlet filter must be cleaned when there is little water.
Washing the filter in the tap
Fig. 26.
Close the tap.
Remove the water supply hose from the tap.
Clean the filter.
Reconnect the water supply hose.
Washing the filter in the washing machine
Fig. 27.
Screw off the inlet hose from the backside of the machine.
Pull out the filter with long nose pliers and reinstall it back after being washed.
Use the brush to clean the filter.
Reconnect the inlet hose.
Note: If the brush is not clean, pull out the filter and wash it separately. Then, reconnect it and
turn on the tap.
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Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Press down the arrow on the softener cover inside the dispenser drawer.
Lift the clip up and take out the softener cover and wash all grooves with water.
Replace the softener cover and push the drawer into position.
Pull out the dispenser drawer by pressing the A. Fig. 28.
Clean the dispenser drawer under running water. Fig. 29.
Clean inside the recess with an old toothbrush. Fig 30.
Insert the dispenser drawer. Fig. 31.
Warning: Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products to clean the washing machine.
Cleaning the drain pump filter
Warning:
Be careful with the hot water!
Allow detergent solution to cool down.
Unplug the machine to avoid electrical shock before washing.
The drain pump filter can filter the yarns and small foreign matters from the washing.
Clean the filter periodically to ensure proper operation of the washing machine.
Open the lower cover cap. Fig. 33.
Rotate 90 °C and pull out the emergency drain hose and take off the hose cap. Fig. 33.
When it is fully emptied, reset the drain hose. Fig. 34.
Open the filter by turning it counterclockwise. Fig. 35.
Remove dust, dirt and other substances or objects. Fig. 36.
Close the lower cover cap. Fig. 37.
Warning:
Make sure that the valve cap and emergency drain hose are reinstalled properly, cap plates
should be inserted aligned to the hole plates.
*Some machines don have emergency drain hose, so step 2 and step 3 can be skipped.
Rotate the lower cover cap directly for water to run into the basin.
When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme 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 re-tightened.
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