Care And Maintenance; Cutting Off The Water And Electricity Supplies; Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser - ChiQ MG80-14586BW Benutzerhandbuch

Check that the DOOR LOCK indicator is off, then open the door and take out the laundry.
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Turn the wash cycle selector knob to OFF position to switch the washer off.
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Leave the door ajar to let the interior of the washer to dry.

Care and Maintenance

Your washer is designed to give you years of
service. Observe the following instructions to
maintain and protect your washer and keep it in
top operating condition.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid risk of electric shock always
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disconnect the washer from the power outlet
prior to cleaning.
Never clean the washer with a pressure
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washer.
Cutting off the water and
electricity supplies
Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle.
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This will limit wear on the hydraulic system
inside the washer and help to prevent leaks.
Unplug the washer when cleaning it and
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during all maintenance work.
Cleaning the appliance's exterior
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION
To avoid risk of explosion never clean the washer
with flammable solvents.
Clean the washer's exterior surface when
required as follows:
Use hot soapy water or a mild (non-abrasive)
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cleaning agent.
Rub dry with a soft towel.
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Remove residue immediately.
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Do not use high pressure spray.
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Cleaning the drum
Metallic debris left in the drum can product rust
spots on the drum. Never use steel wool to try to
remove these. Use a chlorine-free cleaning agent
and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Descaling the washer
Provided that you use correct amounts of
detergent with you wash loads, descaling is not
necessary. If descaling the washer drum does
become necessary, please follow the descaling
product manufacturer's instructions.
Small amounts of descaling agent can be used to
remove white spots on the washer drum caused
by lime or mineral deposits, or small amounts of
rust caused by metal objects left in the drum.
NOTICE: Descaling agents contain acids which
may attack parts of the washer and may
discolour the laundry.
Caring for the door and drum of
your appliance
Always leave the porthole door ajar in order
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to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.
Checking the water inlet hose
Check the water inlet hose at least once a year. If
there are any cracks, it should be replaced
immediately, during the wash cycle, water
pressure is very strong, and a cracked water inlet
hose could easily spilt open.
Never use second-hand water inlet hose.
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Cleaning the detergent dispenser

If there is a buildup of residual detergent or
additives, or if the softener compartment is not
rinsed out well enough, it may be helpful to clean
the dispenser.
1. Open the detergent dispenser tray fully.
Press down on the drawer catch (1) and
pull the the tray (2) from the washer
housing.
2. Remove the liquid detergent cover (3) by
grasping it and pulling it upwards from
the detergent dispenser tray.
3. Clean the liquid detergent cover and the
detergent dispenser tray by holding it
under runing water. Lightly wipe away
any remaining detergent residue.
4. Attach the liquid detergent cover and
slide the detergent dispenser tray back
in place and close the tray securely.
Tip: Do not operate the washer without the
detergent dispenser tray in place. Always keep
the tray completely closed.
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