4. MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING
To clean the washing machine exterior, use
a damp cloth, avoiding abrasives, alcohol
and/or solvents. The washing machine does
not require any special care for ordinary
cleaning: clean drawer compartments and
the filter; some tips on how to move the
machine or on long periods of disuse are
provided below.
! 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.
! 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.
! Before unscrewing the filter, we
recommend you place an absorbent cloth
under it to keep the floor dry.
! Turn the filter counter-clockwise to the
limit stop in the vertical position.
! Remove and clean the filter; when
finished, replace it turning it clockwise.
! 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 strap and lower
it, fully draining water into a bowl.
! Secure the drain tube with the strap when
finished.
