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Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning and
maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
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Warning
Danger of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if you
touch live components.
Switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug.
:
Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Toxic vapours can be produced by
cleaning agents that contain solvents,
e.g. cleaning solvent.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents that contain solvents,
e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage
surfaces and components in the
machine.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
Prevent detergent residue from
building up and odours from forming
by following these instructions:
Notes
■
Ensure the room in which the
washing machine is set up is well
ventilated.
■
Leave the door and detergent
dispenser tray open slightly when
the washing machine is not in use.
■
Occasionally run a wash using the
Cottons 60 °C
programme and
powder detergent.
Machine housing/control
panel
■
Wipe the housing and the control
panel with a soft, damp cloth.
■
Remove the detergent residue
immediately.
■
Do not clean with a water jet.
Drum
Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do
not use steel wool.
If there are odours in the washing
machine, or to clean the drum, run the
Drum Clean
90 °C
programme without
laundry. Add washing powder.
Descaling
Descaling should not be necessary if the
detergent is measured out correctly.
However, if it is required, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the
descaling agent. Suitable descalers can
be obtained via our website or from
customer services.
Detergent drawer and housing
If the washing machine contains
detergent or fabric softener residues:
1.
Pull out the detergent drawer. Press
down the insert and fully remove the
drawer.
2.
To remove the insert: Push the insert
upwards from below with your finger.
3.
Clean the detergent dispenser tray
and insert with water and a brush,
and dry it. Clean the inside of the
housing as well.
4.
Fit the insert and lock it in place
(push the cylinder onto the guide
pin).
5.
Push in the detergent drawer.
Note: .
Leave the detergent drawer open
so that any residual water can
evaporate.