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Cleaning water inlet strainers
This is necessary if very little or no water flows into
the washing machine.
First release the water pressure in the supply
hoses:
q Turn off the water taps.
q Turn the program selector to any program
(except Spin or Drain).
q Press the Start button, and allow the program
to run for approx. 40 seconds.
q Turn the program selector to Off.
Cleaning the strainer(s) at the water tap
On both the hot and cold water tap:
q Disconnect the hose from the water tap.
q Rinse the strainer under flowing water.
q Reconnect the hose.
Cleaning the strainers on the washing machine
On both the hot and cold water tap:
q Disconnect the hose from the back of the
washing machine.
q Pull out the strainer and rinse under running
water.
q Insert the strainer and reconnect the hose.
q Turn on the water tap and check whether water
is still discharged. If water is still discharged,
check that the strainer is attached properly.
q Turn off the water tap.