Cleaning the drain pump
Paper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing machine with the washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump. Therefore the drain pump should be cleaned at least once a year.
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Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull out the mains plug before cleaning the drain pump. 0 1. First carry out emergency emptying (see section "Carrying out emergency emptying�). 2. Place a towel on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump. Surplus water may flow out. 3. Unscrew the drain pump cover anticlockwise and pull it out.
4. Remove any foreign bodies from the pump housing.
5. Replace the cover. Insert the webs on the cover laterally into the guide slots and screw on the cover securely clockwise.
6. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder. 7. Close the flap.
