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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Appliance exterior and control panel
� Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth � A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also be used. � Dry with a soft cloth
Door seal
� Clean with a damp cloth when necessary � Check the condition of the door seal periodically
Filter
� Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see �Removing the filter�).
Detergent dispenser
1. Press the release lever in the prewash compartment downward and remove the drawer. 2. Remove the coloured grid (fig. �A�) from the fabric softener compartment. Remove the insert from the fabric softener compartment. 3. Wash all the parts under running water. 4. Refit the insert and the grid in the detergent drawer and fit the drawer back inside its housing.
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Mesh filter for water connection
Check and clean regularly. For washing machines with a straight inlet hose 1. Close the tap and loosen the inlet hose on the tap. 2. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. 3. Now unscrew the inlet hose on the rear of the washing machine. 4. Pull off the mesh filter from the washing machine connection with universal pliers and clean it. 5. Refit the mesh filter and screw the inlet hose on again. 6. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. For machines with Water Stop hose 1. Turn off the tap and unscrew the Water Stop hose from the tap. 2. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. 3. Turn on the tap and make sure the connections are completely water-tight.
