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4. Take the drain hose out of the
holder.
Remove the sealing cap and drain
the water into a suitable container.
Replace the sealing cap and place
the drain hose back in its holder.
5. Carefully unscrew the pump cover,
as residual water may leak out.
Clean the inside and the thread on
the pump cover and pump housing.
The impeller in the drain pump must
be able to rotate.
Refit the pump cover and screw it on
tightly.The handle must be
positioned vertically.
6. Reinsert the bottom of the service
flap into the slot, clip it into place
and close the flap.
Note: To prevent unused detergent
from flowing straight into the drain
during the next wash, pour 1 litre of
water into the manual dosing
compartment and start the Drain/Empty
program.
The drain hose at the siphon
is blocked
1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the
mains plug.
2. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully
remove the drain hose; residual
water may leak out.
3. Clean the drain hose and siphon
connecting piece.
4. Re-attach the drain hose and secure
the connection point using the hose
clamp.
Filter in the water supply
blocked
1. Release water pressure in the supply
hose:
a) Turn off the tap.
b) Select the Cottons programme.
c) Start the programme and leave it
to run for approx. 70 seconds.
d) Switch off the appliance.
e) Pull out the mains plug.
2. Clean the filters:
a) Disconnect the hose from the
water tap.
Clean the filter with a small brush.