Performing an emergency emptying procedure
� If the washing machine is not draining the wash water, an emergency emptying procedure must be carried out. � If the washing machine is located in a room that is at risk of frost, in the event that a risk of frost exists an emergency emptying procedure must not be carried out. In addition: Unscrew the inflow hose from the tap and lay it on the floor; empty the outlet hose. Warning: Prior to performing an emergency emptying procedure, switch off the washing 8. Place the flap into the base panel and close it.
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machine and disconnect the power plug. Caution: The wash water which flows out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot. The risk of scalding exists. Before carrying out an emergency emptying procedure, first allow the wash water to cool down. 1. Place a flat collecting vessel at the ready to catch the outflowing wash water. 2. Open the flap located on the right of the base panel downwards and remove it.
3. Remove the emergency emptying hose from its retainer.
4. Place the collecting vessel underneath. 5. Detach the emergency emptying hose�s plug by turning it in an anti-clockwise direction and remove it. The wash water will flow out. Depending on the amount of wash water it may be necessary to empty the collecting vessel a number of times. To do this, cap the emergency emptying hose again at intervals using the plug.
When the wash water has completely flowed out:
6. Insert the plug into the emergency emptying hose and turn it in a clockwise direction until it is firmly in place. 7. Replace the emergency emptying hose into the retainer.
