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13.4 Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the prewash
phase to wash laundry with normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme with
the maximum load of laundry allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when
you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of detergent,
check the water hardness of your
domestic system. Refer to "Water
hardness".
14. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
14.1 Periodic cleaning schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life
of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the lid and the drum
door ajar to get air circulation and dry the
humidity inside the appliance: this will prevent
mildew and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long time:
close the water tap and unplug the appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Maintenance wash
Clean lid seal
Clean drum
Clean detergent dispens‐
er
Clean drain pump filter
Clean the inlet hose and
the valve filter
The following paragraphs explain how you
should clean each part.
Twice a year
Once a month
Every two months
Every two months
Every two months
Twice a year
Twice a year
13.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a
water softener for washing machines. In
areas where the water hardness is soft it is
not necessary to use a water softener.
To find out the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water softener.
Follow the instructions that you find on the
packaging of the product.
14.2 Removing foreign objects
Make sure that pockets are empty and all
loose elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to "The laundry
load" in "Hints and tips".
Remove any foreign objects (such as metal
clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you may find in
the filters and the drum. Refer to "Cleaning
the drum", "Cleaning the drain pump" and
"Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter"
paragraphs. If necessary, please contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
14.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. Do not
use a scouring pads or any scratching
material.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical
products.
CAUTION!
Do not clean the metal surfaces with
chlorine-based detergent.
14.4 Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high or
moderate, we recommend that you use a
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