21Unscrew and remove the filter.Clean carefully under a fast running tap.WarningWhen the appliance is in use and depending on theprogramme selected there can be hot water in the filter.Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, alwayswait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and isempty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securelyretightened so as to stop leaks and young children beingable to remove it.The water inlet filterIf your water is very hard or contains traces of limedeposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged.It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time.Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose.Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush.Tighten up the inlet hose. The dangers of freezingIf the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C,certain precautions should be taken.● Turn off the water tap.● Unscrew the inlet hose.● Unhook the drain hose from the rear support andposition the end of this hose and that of the inlethose in a bowl. Run the draining programme.● Disconnect the appliance.● Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose.● When you intend to start the machine up again,make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.Emergency emptying outIf the water is not discharged, proceed as follows toempty out the machine:● pull out the plug from the power socket;● close the water tap;● if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;● Unscrew and remove the filter;● place a bowl on the floor. The water should drain bygravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, emptythe bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stopsflowing out;● clean the filter if necessary as previously described;● screw the filter again.