drawer, once in a while carry out the following
cleaning procedure:
1. Open the drawer. Press the catch
downwards as indicated in the picture
and pull it out.
2. Remove the top part of the additive
compartment to aid cleaning and flush it
out under running warm water, to remove
any traces of accumulated detergent.
After cleaning, put the top part back into
position.
3. Make sure that all detergent residue is
removed from the upper and lower part of
the recess. Use a small brush to clean
the recess.
4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide
rails and close it. Run the rinsing
programme without any clothes in the
drum.
14.9 Cleaning the drain pump
Regularly check the drain pump filter and
make sure that it is clean.
Clean the drain pump if:
• The appliance does not drain the water.
• The drum does not turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual noise
because of the blockage of the drain
pump.
• The display shows the alarm code
WARNING!
• Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
• Do not remove the filter while the
appliance operates.
• Do not clean the pump if the water in
the appliance is hot. Wait until the
water cools down .
• Repeat Step 3 several times by
closing and opening the valve until the
water stops flowing out.
Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water
spillages when removing the filter.
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