Unscrew and remove the filter. Clean carefully under a fast running tap.
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. � Turn off the water tap. � Unscrew the inlet hose.
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Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme. Disconnect the appliance. Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose. When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
Warning
When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filter. Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: � pull out the plug from the power socket;
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The water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. Remove and clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose.
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close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; Unscrew and remove the filter; place a bowl on the floor. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; clean the filter if necessary as previously described; screw the filter again.
