ASKO W6641 W661 - Manual (Page 18)

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CARE CARE AND MAINTEN AND MAINTENANCE INSTR ANCE INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS
CLEANING THE DETERGENT CLEANING THE DETERGENT
DRAWER DRAWER
1. Pull the drawer out as far as it
goes then lift it up and pull it
out completely, as illustrated.
2. Clean the drawer with a soft
brush under warm running
water. Do not put the drawer
in a dishwasher.
3. Replace the drawer by tilting
it into position.
CLEANING THE PIN TRAP CLEANING THE PIN TRAP
Your washing machine has a pin trap designed to trap
pins, hairpins, coins and similar items. This trap should
be cleaned occasionally. To do this, follow the steps
below:
1. Make sure as much water as possible is drained
out of the tub then turn off the power to the machine.
2. Using the flat edge of the
liquid detergent partition
piece, a flathead screw-
driver or similar item, gently
pry open the drain pump
cover, as illustrated.
3. There is always a small amount of water in the drain
pump area. Before you open the drain cover, place a
shallow container, such as a pie pan, on the floor
below the drain to catch the water.
4. Pull the small black
drain hose loose from
its position on the door
cover and let the water
drain into the pan.
5. Unscrew the pin trap cover and lift it out.
6. You can now clean out any
grit or small objects. You
should also clean the
pump rotor at the back of
the pump housing.
7. Replace the drain cover and reconnect the drain hose
securely to its position on the door.
CLEANING CLEANING THE CONTR THE CONTROL P OL PANEL ANEL
To clean the control panel, use only a warm, damp cloth.
To prevent penetration of water into the door lock and
electrical components, never spray water or cleaning
solvents on the control panel. Also, never use abrasive
cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces
because they will scratch the finish and could remove
the writing on the control panel. Some paper towels
may also scratch the finish.
W A R N I N G !
Never spray clean the control panel. You could damage
the electrical components. Also, never use abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or paper towels on the outer
surfaces because they will scratch the finish and they
could remove the writing on the control panel.
REMO REMOVING VING AN OBJECT FR AN OBJECT FROM OM
BETWEEN BETWEEN THE DR THE DR UM UM AND AND
OUTER CONT OUTER CONTAINER AINER
Occasionally, a small item may fall between the drum
and the outer container. Such items should be removed
because they could corrode and cause rust stains on
the laundry. To remove the item, follow the instructions
below:
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver
i n t h e c e n t e r h o l e i n t h e
paddle and carefully push it
to the left.
2. Grip the paddle with your
other hand and pull it toward
you.
3. Lift up the paddle and remove
the object.
4. Replace the paddle in its fixing hole with the F-mark
toward you. Check that the paddle clips are properly
located in the slots and slide the paddle toward the
back as far as it will go.
REMO REMOVING HARD VING HARD W WA ATER TER
ST STAINS FR AINS FROM OM THE DR THE DR UM UM
If you live in an area with hard water, the washer drum
may become coated with a grey-white deposit. To
remove it, pour about an ounce of citric acid in the drum
and run a Normal wash program at 205° F.