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Cleaning & Maintenance
CLEANING PROCEDURES
WARNING: Before beginning any cleaning or
maintenance, always ensure the appliance is switched off,
the power plug is removed from the power outlet and the
water supply has been closed.
CLEANING THE WASHING MACHINE EXTERIOR
Proper maintenance of your washing machine will keep it
looking as new and extend its working life.
• The exterior surface can be cleaned with household
cleaners and a soft damp cleaning cloth.
• If there is any residual water at the completion of a
washing program, please use a cloth to wipe it off
immediately.
Note: Never use solvents or harsh cleaning chemicals on
your washing machine’s exterior.
CLEANING THE INTERNAL DRUM
Should any rust form on the inside drum (i.e. water was
left to sit for an extended period of time), please remove
immediately using a chlorine free detergent. Never use
steel wool or a harsh abrasive.
Note: Never place laundry in the washing machine when
performing the Drum Clean program.
CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL AND GLASS
Wipe the glass and seal after each wash to remove lint
and stains. If lint builds up it can cause leaks.
Remove any coins, buttons and other foreign objects
from the seal after each wash.
FROZEN WASHING MACHINE
Should the temperature drop below zero and your washing
machine becomes frozen, you should:
• Disconnect the power supply for the washing machine.
• Wash the tap connection with warm water, to help you
to disconnect the inlet pipe.
• Remove the inlet pipe and immerse in warm water
(i.e. within a bathtub).
• Pour some warm water into the washing machine
drum and wait for approximately 10 minutes.
• Reconnect the inlet pipe to the tap and washing
machine and open the water supply.
• Wait until the room’s ambient temperature returns
to above 0°C before trying to operate the washing
machine.
CLEANING THE DETERGENT DRAWER
You should periodically follow these steps to ensure
the detergent drawer remains clean.
• Press down on the release , located on the cover
for the fabric softener compartment of the detergent
drawer and remove the drawer out of the recess.
• Clean the inside of the recess with a brush.
• Lift the softener cover off the dispenser drawer and
wash both items with water.
• Re-install the fabric softener compartment cover
into the detergent drawer, and push the drawer back
into position.
Note:
• Do not use abrasive or caustic agents to clean the
plastic parts.
• Clean the detergent dispenser every 3 months to
ensure the normal operation of the appliance.
• Before your maintenance starts, please unplug the machine and close the tap.
Cleaning The Cabinet
Cleaning The Drum
Formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden, such as
solvents or chemical products,etc.
•
alcohol,
• Don’t put laundry in the washing machine during the drum cleaning.
Cleaning The Door Seal And Glass
Warning!
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Cleaning And Care
The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately
with chlorine-free detergents.
Never use steel wool.
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its
working life. The surface can be cleaned with diluted
non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is
any water overflow, use the wet cloth to wipe it off immediately.
No sharp items are allowed.
Wipe the glass and seal after each wash
to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up it
can cause leaks.
Remove any coins, buttons and other objects
from the seal after each wash.
MAINTENANCES
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MAINTENANCES
1. Close the tap and remove the water supply
hose from it.
2. Clean the filter with a brush.
3. Unscrew the water supply hose from the
backside of the machine. Pull out the filter
with long nose pliers.
4. Use a brush to clean the filter.
5. Reinstall the filter to the water inlet and
reconnect the water supply hose.
6. Clean the Inlet filter every 3 months
to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Cleaning the Inlet Filter
• Diminishing water flow is a sign that the filter need to be cleaned.
Note!
Clean The Detergent Dispenser
• Do not use abrasive or caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
• Clean the detergent dispenser every 3 months to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Press the “A” and
remove the dispenser
drawer
Clean the dispenser
drawer and the softener
cover under water
Clean the recess with
an soft brush
Insert the dispenser
drawer
Note!
1. Press down the release [ ] on the softener cover and pull the dispenser
drawer out of the recess. Clean the inside of the recess with a brush.
2. Lift the softener cover off the dispenser drawer and wash both items with water.
3. Restore the softener cover and push the drawer back into the recess.
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MAINTENANCES
1. Close the tap and remove the water supply
hose from it.
2. Clean the filter with a brush.
3. Unscrew the water supply hose from the
backside of the machine. Pull out the filter
with long nose pliers.
4. Use a brush to clean the filter.
5. Reinstall the filter to the water inlet and
reconnect the water supply hose.
6. Clean the Inlet filter every 3 months
to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Cleaning the Inlet Filter
• Diminishing water flow is a sign that the filter need to be cleaned.
Note!
Clean The Detergent Dispenser
• Do not use abrasive or caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
• Clean the detergent dispenser every 3 months to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Press the “A” and
remove the dispenser
drawer
Clean the dispenser
drawer and the softener
cover under water
Clean the recess with
an soft brush
Insert the dispenser
drawer
Note!
1. Press down the release [ ] on the softener cover and pull the dispenser
drawer out of the recess. Clean the inside of the recess with a brush.
2. Lift the softener cover off the dispenser drawer and wash both items with water.
3. Restore the softener cover and push the drawer back into the recess.
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MAINTENANCES
1. Close the tap and remove the water supply
hose from it.
2. Clean the filter with a brush.
3. Unscrew the water supply hose from the
backside of the machine. Pull out the filter
with long nose pliers.
4. Use a brush to clean the filter.
5. Reinstall the filter to the water inlet and
reconnect the water supply hose.
6. Clean the Inlet filter every 3 months
to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Cleaning the Inlet Filter
• Diminishing water flow is a sign that the filter need to be cleaned.
Note!
Clean The Detergent Dispenser
• Do not use abrasive or caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
• Clean the detergent dispenser every 3 months to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Press the “A” and
remove the dispenser
drawer
Clean the dispenser
drawer and the softener
cover under water
Clean the recess with
an soft brush
Insert the dispenser
drawer
Note!
1. Press down the release [ ] on the softener cover and pull the dispenser
drawer out of the recess. Clean the inside of the recess with a brush.
2. Lift the softener cover off the dispenser drawer and wash both items with water.
3. Restore the softener cover and push the drawer back into the recess.
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MAINTENANCES
1. Close the tap and remove the water supply
hose from it.
2. Clean the filter with a brush.
3. Unscrew the water supply hose from the
backside of the machine. Pull out the filter
with long nose pliers.
4. Use a brush to clean the filter.
5. Reinstall the filter to the water inlet and
reconnect the water supply hose.
6. Clean the Inlet filter every 3 months
to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Cleaning the Inlet Filter
• Diminishing water flow is a sign that the filter need to be cleaned.
Note!
Clean The Detergent Dispenser
• Do not use abrasive or caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
• Clean the detergent dispenser every 3 months to ensure the normal operation of the
appliance.
Press the “A” and
remove the dispenser
drawer
Clean the dispenser
drawer and the softener
cover under water
Clean the recess with
an soft brush
Insert the dispenser
drawer
Note!
1. Press down the release [ ] on the softener cover and pull the dispenser
drawer out of the recess. Clean the inside of the recess with a brush.
2. Lift the softener cover off the dispenser drawer and wash both items with water.
3. Restore the softener cover and push the drawer back into the recess.
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