Cleaning the Drum

Tub CleanThis is a programme to help clean the inside of the appliance by soaking, washing, rinsing and spinning.Run this function once a month (or more often if needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and softener and other residue. Regular use of this programme may help keep the drum surface clean and maintain the normal operating condition of the appliance. If there is a bad smell or mildew inside the appliance, run this function once a week for 3 weeks in addition to the regularly prompted intervals.The tcL message will be displayed to alert to the recommendation of operating this function.Remove any clothing or items from the appliance and close the door.Open the dispenser drawer and add anti limescale powder to the main wash compartment.Tablets can be placed directly into the drum as an alternative to powder.Close the dispenser drawer slowly.Turn on the power, and then select the Tub Clean. Press the Start/Pause button to start.Leave the door open to dry the inside of the appliance completely.When the inside of the appliance is not dried completely, it may cause a bad smell or mildew.Leave the door open to dry inside of the appliance only if the children are supervised at home.

Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter

The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment that may be in water that is supplied to the appliance. Clean the inlet filter every six months or more often if the water is very hard or contains traces of limescale.Turn off the water supply taps to the appliance if the appliance is to be left for a certain period of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity. 1E error message will be displayed on the control panel when the water is not entering the detergent drawer.Turn off the power and the water tap and then unscrew the water inlet hose.Remove the water inlet filter with small pliers and then clean the filter using a medium bristle tooth brush.

Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter and Performing an Emergency Water Evacuation

The drain filter collects threads and small objects that may have been accidentally left in the clothes. Make sure that the filter is clean every six months to ensure smooth running of your appliance.Allow the water to cool before cleaning the drain pump filter. Open the door in an emergency or perform an emergency water evacuation.Unplug the appliance.Open the cover cap and pull out the drain tube.Remove the drain plug from the drain tube first, and then drain the water.Unscrew the drain pump filter slowly to drain the remaining water and then proceed to remove any debris or objects from the filter.Clean the pump filter and opening with a brush.After cleaning the drain pump filter, carefully reinsert the filter and screw the drain cap back in clockwise carefully to avoid cross threading and leakage.Reinsert the plug back into the drain tube and place the tube into its holder. The vertical and horizontal tube holders are provided for the proper storage or the drain tube.Close the cover cap.Be careful when draining, as the water may be hot.Do not push the drain tube back into the cabinet. This will cause damage to the tube.Run the drum cleaning programme once a month (or more often, as needed) to remove excess detergent and other debris.

Cleaning the ezDispense Drawer

Clean the ezDispense compartments every time you refill the detergent/softener or change to a new type of detergent/softener.Remove and clean the detergent dispenser drawer once or twice a month. Leaving detergent in the detergent dispenser drawer for an extended period or using the washing machine for a long time may cause the build-up of residue in the detergent dispenser drawer.Do not spray water inside the washing machine. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.Turn off the washing machine, and unplug the power cord.Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until it stops.Press down the disengage button a to completely remove the drawer.Remove the check valve to remove any residual detergent/softener and close the check valve.Open the lids.Clean the inserts with warm water.Rinse the drawer in warm water to dissolve the detergent residue or softener scale.Use a soft cloth or brush to remove any residue.Do not use soap when cleaning the drawer and inserts.If the detergent or softener is hardened inside the ezDispense compartments, remove the covers on the drawer.Clean the insides of the compartments with warm water.Use a soft cloth or brush to clean and to remove any residue.Do not use soap when cleaning the drawer and inserts.Securely close the covers on the ezDispense compartments.Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning.Reinsert the detergent dispenser drawer.