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A comprehensive Operating and Service Manual. All schematics are complete and easy to read. The PCB drawings and complete parts list are very helpful. I would definitely recommend this manual.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply.
THE DANGERS OF FREEZING
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0ºC, certain precautions should be taken. * Turn off the water tap and unscrew the inlet hose. * Select a wash program and run for a few seconds. * Position the end of the drain hose in a bowl on the floor. * Run the draining program for a few seconds. This way you make sure no water at all remains in the appliance which could freeze and thus damage it and its surroundings. When you need to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with neutral soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER AND THE RECESS
Pull the drawer to remove (slightly at first till the stop, then pull hard). Flush well under a fast running tab. Clean the recess with a small brush. Replace the drawer.
CLEANING THE DRAIN FILTER
A clean filter is important for correct functioning of the washing machine, and it should therefore be cleaned regularly. Small objects left in the pockets and yarn is retained here. Unscrew the filter completely turning it AL016 anticlockwise. Remove the filter and clean it under a fast running tap. Replace the filter turning now clockwise and tighten it.
CLEANING THE WATER INLET HOSE FILTER
If it takes longer to fill up the washing machine it is time to check the water inlet hose filter it may be clogged. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the fixing nut of the inlet hose. Remove the filter from the electrovalve and clean it with a hard bristle brush and replace it. Screw on the nut thoroughfully.
