Use the correct quantity of the water softener.
Obey the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 Periodic cleaning schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life
of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside the
appliance: this will prevent mildew and
odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long time:
close the water tap and unplug the appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling Twice a year
Maintenance wash Once a month
Clean door seal Every two months
Clean drum Every two months
Clean detergent dispens‐
er
Every two months
Clean the inlet hose and
the valve filter
Twice a year
The following paragraphs explain how you
should clean each part.
12.2 Removing foreign objects
Make sure that pockets are empty and all
loose elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to "The laundry
load" in "Hints and tips".
Remove any foreign objects (such as metal
clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you may find in
the door seal, the inlet hose filter and the
drum. Refer to "Door seal with double lip
trap", "Cleaning the drum" and "Cleaning the
inlet hose and the valve filter" paragraphs. If
necessary, please contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
12.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do not
use a scouring pads or any scratching
material.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical
products.
CAUTION!
Do not use the metal surfaces with
chlorine-based detergent.
12.4 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a
water descaling product for washing
machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machines. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions that you find
on the packaging of the product.
12.5 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is
possible that some detergent stays in the
drum. Perform a maintenance wash regularly.
To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature with a small quantity
of detergent.
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