4.  MAINTENANCE AND  
CLEANING 
To clean the washing machine exterior, use  
a  damp  cloth,  avoiding  abrasives,  alcohol  
and/or  solvents.  To  maintain  a  good wash  
performance  we  recommend  that  the  soap  
drawer  and  pump  filters  are  regularly  
cleaned.  A  monthly  service  wash,  using  a  
proprietary cleaner is also recommended. 
! We  recommend you  clean  the drawer to 
avoid  accumulating  detergent  and  
additive residue.  
! To do this, extract the drawer using slight 
force,  clean  it  with  running  water  and  
reinsert it in its housing. 
! Ensure  the  siphon  cap  is  correctly 
refitted. 
! The  washing  machine  comes  with  a 
special  filter  able  to  trap  large  residue,  
such  as  buttons  or  coins,  which  could  
clog the drain.  
! Only available on certain models: pull out 
the corrugated hose, remove the  stopper  
and drain the water into a container. 
! Ensure  all  the  water  has  been  emptied 
from the drum. 
! Before  unscrewing  the  filter,  we 
recommend you place an absorbent cloth  
under  it  to  keep  the  floor  dry.  A  small  
amount of water will come out  of the filter  
as you remove it - this is normal. 
! Turn  the  filter  counter-clockwise  to  the 
limit stop. 
! Remove  and  clean  the  filter;  when 
finished,  replace  it  turning  it  clockwise.  
The filter handle will be locked  when it  is  
not  possible  to  turn  any  further  and  the  
handle  is  horizontal.  Smearing  a  small  
amount of liquid soap on the filter seal will  
help refitting. 
! Repeat  the  previous  steps  in  reverse 
order to reassemble all parts. 
! Should the washing machine be stored in 
an  unheated  room  for  a  long  period  of  
time, drain all water from tubes.  
! Unplug the washing machine.  
! Detach  the  tube  from  the  drainage 
system  and  clip  on  the  rear  of  the  
machine and  lower it,  fully draining  water  
into a bowl. 
! Secure  the  drain  tube  with  the  drainage 
system  and  clip  on  the  rear  of  the  
machine when finished. 
! Keep the door glass and gasket clean.