181. BodyworkClean the outside of the machine with warm waterand a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent.Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents orsimilar products to clean the bodywork.2. Detergent dispenser drawerAfter a while, detergents and fabric softeners leavedeposits in the drawer.Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it undera running tap. To remove the drawer from themachine, press the button in the rear left-handcorner.To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additivecompartments can be removed.Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawerrecess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit thedrawer after cleaning.C0073R00723. Cleaning of the drainage areaThe drainage area must be cleaned if the pump hasbeen blocked with objects such as buttons, safetypins, coins, etc. , or if lint has built up becauseclothes that generate lint have been washed at hightemperatures.• Pull out the plug from the power socket.• If necessary, wait until the water has cooled down.• Open the drainage area door.• Place a bowl to collect the water.• Release the emergency emptying hose, place it inthe bowl and remove its cap, when the bowl is fullput the cap back on the emergency emptying hose.• Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until youhave completely emptied the washing machine.• To continue, unscrew the lid of the diaphragm byturning it counter clockwise and pull it out.• Remove the objects such as buttons, coins and thelint that has been accumulated in the area of thepump impeller by rotating it.• Screw the lid of the diaphragm clockwise, be sureis completely tighten.• Replace the emergency emptying hose in its initialposition and close the drainage area door.P1117P1116P1115P1114Maintenance