Electrolux EW502F - Manual (Page 11)

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1. Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a
neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with
clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or
similar products to clean the bodywork.
2. Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a
running tap. To remove the drawer from the machine,
press the button in the rear left-hand corner.
To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartments can be removed.
Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess:
clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after
cleaning.
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3. Cleaning of the drainage area
The drainage area must be cleaned if the pump has
been blocked with objects such as buttons, safety pins,
coins, etc. , or if lint has built up because clothes that
generate lint have been washed at high temperatures.
• 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 in the
bowl and remove its cap, when the bowl is full put the
cap back on the emergency emptying hose.
• Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until you have
completely emptied the washing machine.
• To continue, unscrew the lid of the diaphragm by
turning it counter clockwise and pull it out.
• Remove the objects such as buttons, coins and the lint
that has been accumulated in the area of the pump
impeller by rotating it.
• Screw the lid of the diaphragm clockwise, be sure is
completely tighten.
• Replace the emergency emptying hose in its initial
position and close the drainage area door.
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Maintenance