The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. � Turn off the water tap. � Unscrew the inlet hose.
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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. Disconnect the appliance. Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose. When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
Warning
When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter. Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
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Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: � pull out the plug from the power socket;
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The water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. Remove and clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Replace the filter and tighten up the inlet hose.
close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; place a bowl on the floor under the filter; slightly loosen the filter to let the water come out