4. Drain pump
The machine is equipped with a self-cleaning pump which does not need any cleaning.
5. Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: s pull out the plug from the power socket; s close the water tap; s if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; s place a bowl on the floor; s put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out.
6. The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. s Turn off the water tap. s Unscrew the inlet hose. s Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme until the selector dial is in the �Stop� position. s Switch the machine off. s Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose. s When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
