Operating instructions/Installation instructions

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 water-supply faucet.
Make sure there is no water leaking
from the screw thread.
Tighten the screw thread.