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4. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Looking after your appliance correctly can
extend its lifespan.
Cleaning the appliance's exterior
Disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
To clean the washing machine exterior, use a
damp cloth, avoiding abrasives, alcohol and/or
solvents. The washing machine does not
require any special care for ordinary cleaning:
clean drawer compartments and the filter;
some tips on how to move the machine or on
long periods of disuse are provided below.
Filter cleaning
The washing machine comes with a special
filter able to trap large residue, such as
buttons or coins, which could clog the drain.
ONLY AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN MODELS:
pull out the corrugated hose, remove the
stopper and drain the water into a container.
Before
unscrewing
recommend you place an absorbent cloth
under it to keep the floor dry.
Turn the filter counter-clockwise to the
limit stop in the vertical position.
Remove and clean the filter; when
finished, replace it turning it clockwise.
Repeat the previous steps in reverse
order to reassemble all parts.
Suggestions for moves or
prolonged disuse
Should the washing machine be stored in
an unheated room for a long period of
time, drain all water from tubes.
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Unplug the washing machine.
Detach the tube from the strap and lower
it, fully draining water into a bowl.
Secure the drain tube with the strap when
finished.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
and its compartments
Press button (A).
Hold down the button and turn the
detergent dispenser outwards.
Remove the dispenser and clean it.
It is recommended to remove any
remamining
detergent
compartments to avoid any build up that
could cause blockages and restrict the
water flow from the dispenser to drum.
Pulling out and extract the trap/traps (S)
that are located in the back part of the
dispenser and clean them carefully.
Remove any solid residue which could
block the holes in the compartments.
Fitting
Fit in the tabs as shown (B).
Turn the detergent dispenser towards the housing
(C) in the door until the tab clicks into place.
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