Cleaning and care
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Cleaning the water inlet filter
The washing machine has 2 filters to
protect the inlet valve. Check these
filters every 6 months or so. Check the
filters more often if there are frequent
interruptions to the external water
supply.
Cleaning the filter in the inlet hose
First turn off the faucet.
Unscrew the inlet hose from the
faucet.
Remove the rubber seal
1
from the
connector.
Using needle nose pliers, take hold of
the plastic filter bar
2
and remove the
plastic filter.
Clean the filter.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve
Using pliers, carefully loosen the
ribbed plastic nut on the inlet valve
and unscrew.
Use needle nose pliers to withdraw
the filter by the bar.
Clean the filter.
Reassemble in reverse order.
The filters must be put back in place
after cleaning.
Screw the screw thread securely
back onto the faucet.
Turn on the faucet.
Make sure there is no water leaking
from the screw thread.
Tighten the screw thread.
