What to Clean

Always remove items from the washing machine as soon as the cycle is complete. Leaving damp items in the washing machine can cause wrinkling, colour transfer, and odour.After the wash cycle is finished, wipe the door and door seal to remove any moisture.Leave the door slightly open to dry the drum. Wipe the appliance with a dry cloth to remove any moisture.Leave the door open to dry inside of the appliance only if the children are supervised at home.

Cleaning the Exterior

Proper care of your appliance can extend the service life.Immediately wipe off any spills.Wipe with a damp cloth and then again with a dry cloth ensuring there is no moisture in cabinet joints or crevices.Do not press on the surface or the display with sharp objects.Wash with a damp cloth on the outside and inside and then dry with a soft cloth.Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance. Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to operate the appliance.

Cleaning the Drum

This is a special function 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. 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 press the Tub Clean button.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 so, 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 a, and then drain the water. Then slowly unscrew the drain pump filter b to drain the remaining water and then proceed to remove any debris or objects from the filter.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.Close the cover cap.Be careful when draining, as the water may be hot.Run the drum cleaning programme once a month (or more often, as needed) to remove excess detergent and other debris.

Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer

Detergent and fabric softener can build up in the dispenser drawer. Liquid detergents can remain under the dispenser drawer and not dispense completely. Remove the drawer and inserts and check for build-up of cleaning products once or twice a month.Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer stops.Then gently pull the drawer outward while pressing hard the disengage button.Remove the build-up of detergent and softener.Rinse the drawer and the components of the drawer with warm water to remove the build-up from detergent and softener. Use only water to clean the dispenser drawer. Dry the drawer and the components of the drawer with a soft cloth or towel.To clean the drawer opening, use a cloth or small, non-metal brush to clean the recess.Remove all residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess.Wipe any moisture off the recess with a soft cloth or towel.Reassemble the components of the drawer to the proper compartments and insert the drawer.