Electrolux 1600 - Manual (Page 49)

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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.
Drain pump
The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover of the drain pump must
only be opened in the event of a malfunction when no more water is
being 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!
1. First carry out an emergency emptying procedure (see section “Carrying
out emergency drainage”).
2. Place a cloth on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump. Re-
sidual water may run out.
3. Unscrew the drain pump cover in
an anti-clockwise direction and
pull it out.
4. Remove any foreign objects and
fabric lint from the pump hous-
ing.