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.