Zanussi 132985450 Instruction Booklet

18Cleaning the drawer recessHaving removed the drawer, use a small brush to cleanthe recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue isremoved from the upper and lower part of the recess.Replace the drawer and run the rinse programmewithout any clothes in the drum.Cleaning the filterThe water drain filterA clean filter is important for the correct functioning ofthe machine, and should therefore be cleaned after everywashing programme.Place a container under the filter to catch any spillage. Ifthe filter is blocked and the machine is unable to drainyou will need to drain the water manually from themachine at this stage. To do this, unhook the drain hosefrom the standpipe or sink and hold the end of the hoseover a bowl on the floor. The water should drain bygravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, hook thehose back up and empty the bowl. Repeat the procedureuntil water stops flowing out.Maintenance and CleaningBefore any maintenance or cleaning is carried out youmust DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricitysupply.DescalingThe water we use normally contains lime. It is a goodidea to periodically use a water softening powder in themachine. Do this separately from any laundry washing,and according to the softening powder manufacturer'sinstructions. This will help to prevent the formation oflime deposits.After each washLeave the door open for a while. This helps to preventmould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.Keeping the door open after a wash will also help topreserve the door seal.Maintenance WashWith the use of low temperature washes it is possible toget a build up of residues inside the drum.We recommend that a maintenance wash be performedon a regular basis.To run a maintenance wash:● The drum should be empty of laundry.● Select the hottest cotton wash programme.● Use a normal measure of detergent, must be apowder (such as Ariel Futur).External cleaningClean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soapand water only, and then dry thoroughly.Cleaning the dispenser drawerThe washing powder and additive dispenser drawershould be cleaned regularly.Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwardsand by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to removeany traces of accumulated powder.To aid cleaning, the top part of the additivecompartment should be removed.132985450.qxd 18/07/2005 17:47 Pagina 18