5. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Looking after your appliance correctly can
extend its lifespan.
Cleaning the appliance's exterior
Disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
Clean the appliance's external cabinet,
using a damp cloth and AVOIDING
ABRASIVES,
DILUENTS.
Drawer cleaning
It is advisable to regularly clean the
detergent
drawer
accumulation of detergent and additive
residues.
Remove the drawer gently but firmly.
Clean the drawer under running water
and put it back into its compartment.
FOR MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC LIQUID
DETERGENT AND SOFTENER DOSING
SYSTEM:
Before proceeding with cleaning, all
the compartments must be empty.
Pull
out
the
drawer
pressing the release button, paying
attention to the leakage of detergent
residues.
ALCOHOL
AND/OR
to
avoid
completely
Fill the drawer with hot water.
Shake the drawer in order to let the water
flow in all the compartments.
the
by
Empty the drawer from excess water and
reinsert it completely.
WARNING:
DO NOT use acid products (for example
vinegar) or aggressive detergents to
clean the drawer, in order to avoid
damaging the seals and/or internal
parts of the appliance.
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