Simpson Caring for your Washing Machine 11
Your washing machine will give you long and trouble-free service,
if you follow the instructions in this section. These instructions
show you how to care for your washing machine.
What to do after you have finished your washing
1. Press the power button to switch off the machine.
2. Switch off the electricity at the power point.
3. Turn off the water taps. This will extend the life of the inlet
hoses.
4. Leave lid open for a while. This allows time for moisture
inside the washing machine to evaporate and for any
odours to disperse.
Cleaning the lint filter
Lint is a collection of threads and fluff which comes off your
clothes during washing. Your washing machine collects this lint in
the lint filter. It is important to clean out this lint filter preferably
after each wash.
How to clean the lint filter
1. Remove the softener dispenser cup and filter column from
the centre of the agitator.
2. Unclip the filter bag from the column.
3. Turn the bag inside out and remove the lint.
4. Wash the filter bag and dispenser cup in hot water.
5. Reassemble the filter to the column and place it back in
the centre of the agitator.
Cleaning your washing machine
To clean the inside and outside of your washing machine
you should:
1. Wipe the surface with a mild dishwashing detergent and
warm water.
2. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
IMPORTANT: Never use solvents, aerosol cleaners, spray pack
cleaners, glass cleaners, metal polishes, caustic materials, scourers
or general household cleaners on or near the top panel and lid,
control panel or other parts of your washing machine.
You can remove the lid of your washing machine for
easy cleaning.
How to remove the lid
1. Hold the lid in a vertical position.
2. Lift the right hand end and then move the lid to the right.
The hinge will come away from the top panel.
How to replace the lid
1. Hold the lid in a vertical position.
2. Put the left hand hinge into the hinge hole of the top panel.
3. Put the right hand hinge into the hinge slot and close the lid.
Cleaning stains in the washbowl
Stains in the wash bowl can be caused by:
•metalobjectssuchasbobbypins,dressmakingpinsandnails
•salt
•bodyoilsandgreasefromverydirtyorsweatyclothes
being deposited around the top of the washbowl
•excessivefoamduringwashifincorrectortoomuch
detergent is used
IMPORTANT: Check all pockets before loading clothes into your
washing machine.
Don’t leave wet clothing (especially swimwear) in the bowl for
too long before you wash it.
How to clean the stainless steel washbowl
•Wipewithacleaningproductwhichismarkedsuitablefor
stainless steel.
•Oilydepositscanberemovedbywipingsurfaceswithamild
dishwashing detergent and warm water.
IMPORTANT: Never use bleach cleaners or steel wool to clean
the stainless steel washbowl.