Instruction for Use

10
GB
Care and maintenance
Cutting off the water and electricity
supplies
• Turnoffthewatertapaftereverywashcycle.Thiswilllimit
wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine
and help to prevent leaks.
• Unplugthewashingmachinewhencleaningitanddu-
ring all maintenance work.
Cleaning the washing machine
•Theouterpartsandrubbercomponentsoftheapplian-
ce can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm
soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
•Thewashingmachinehasa“AutoClean”programme
for its internal parts that must be run with no load in the
drum.
For maximum performance you may want to use either the
detergent (i.e. a quantity 10% the quantity specified for lightly-
soiled garments) or special additives to clean the washing
machine. We recommend running a cleaning programme
every 40 wash cycles.
To start the programme press buttons A and B simultaneou-
sly for 5 seconds (see figure).
The programme will start automatically and will last approxi-
mately 70 minutes. To stop the cycle press the START/PAU-
SE button. To stop the cycle press the START/PAUSE button.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Remove the dispenser by
raising it and pulling it out
(see figure).
Wash it under running wa-
ter; this operation should be
repeated frequently.
Caring for the door and drum of your
appliance
• Alwaysleavetheportholedoorajarinordertoprevent
unpleasant odours from forming.
Cleaning the pump
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump
which does not require any maintenance. Sometimes, small
items (such as coins or buttons) may fall into the pre-cham-
ber which protects the pump, situated in its bottom part.
! Make sure the wash cycle has finished and unplug the
appliance.
To access the pre-chamber:
1. using a screwdriver,
remove the cover panel
on the lower front part of
the washing machine (see
figure);
2. unscrew the lid by rota-
ting it anti-clockwise (see
figure): a little water may
trickle out. This is perfectly
normal;
3. clean the inside thoroughly;
4. screw the lid back on;
5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely
in place before you push it onto the appliance.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the inlet hose at least once a year. If there are any
cracks, it should be replaced immediately: during the wash
cycles, water pressure is very strong and a cracked hose
could easily split open.
! Never use second-hand hoses.
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B