Emergency unlocking of the door, Drain pump – AEG KO-LAVAMAT 88840 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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When the water is completely drained:
6. Push the plug securely into the emergency emptying hose and turn it
clockwise to secure it.
7. Replace the emergency emptying hose in its holder.
8. Put on the flap and close.
Emergency unlocking of the door
If the door cannot be opened, it can be opened using the emergency
unlock feature.
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Warning! If it is necessary to unlock the door manually, always ensure
that the washing machine has been disconnected from the electricity
supply first.
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1. If water can be seen in the window of the door, first perform and emer-
gency emptying (see section "Carry out emergency emptying“).
2. Pull down the flap in the right hand
side of the base panel.
3. Turn the rotary knob clockwise using a
coin. The door springs open.
Drain pump
The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover of the drain pump must
only opened in the event of a malfunction when no more water is be-
ing pumped out, e.g. if the pump is blocked.
Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no for-
eign objects left in the pockets or in between the items to be washed.
Paper clips, nails etc. which may find their way into the washing ma-
chine along with the washing will remain in the drain pump housing.
To restart the drain pump when it is blocked, please proceed as follows:
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Warning! Switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug
before cleaning the drain pump!
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1. First carry out an emergency emptying procedure (see section “Carrying
out emergency emptying”).
2. Place a cloth on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump.
Residual water may run out.