Cod. 429266
Rev. 01/0206
20
Maintenance
5. MAINTENANCE
- Before performing any work on the washing machine, disconnect and mechanically lock the
external switch, and close and mechanically lock the manual water inlet valves.
- Check the temperature of the parts to be handled, to avoid the risk of burns.
- The dispenser may contain residues of chemical products. When handling this component, avoid
direct contact with the skin and use eye protection.
- The draining pump and valve may contain residual water. When handling these components,
avoid direct contact with the skin and use eye protection.
- Remember to reassemble ALL of the panels and place them correctly after any maintenance work.
5.1 Operations described
• Cleaning the washer (section 5.2)
• Cleaning the door seal (section 5.3).
• Cleaning the electro valve filters (section 5.4)
• Cleaning the dispenser (section 5.5)
• Cleaning the draining pump (models HS-6008/EH020 with pumped drain) (section 5.6)
5.2. Cleaning the washer
• We recommend periodic cleaning of the outside of the washing machine. Use a damp cloth or sponge.
• To remove traces of grease, use mild soap and rinse as required.
• Never use abrasive products or tools that could scratch or damage the surface of the washing machine.
5.3. Cleaning the door seal
• Use a damp cloth or sponge.
• Be especially careful to remove traces of laundry products or pieces of fabric that could be caught
between the folds of the seal.
• Never use abrasive products or tools that could cut or damage the seal.
5.4. Cleaning the electro valve filters
Tools required:
• Disassembly of the fittings: Slip-joint plier or pipe wrench diam. 1-½ in. (35 mm).
• Disassembly of the filter supports: wrench 1-
3
/
8
in. (34 mm).
• Disassembly of the filtres: pliers.
Steps to follow
• Disconnect and mechanically lock the external switch. Close and mechanically lock the manual water
inlet valves.
• Check the temperature of the hot water inlet hose, so as to avoid the risk of burns.
• Disassemble the fittings that connect the hoses to the washing machine.
• Disassemble the filter supports (according to model).
• Remove the filters from their housings and clean the filters with pressurised water. Place them back into
their housings.
• Assemble the supports to the electrovalves (according to model).
• Assemble the hoses in their corresponding inputs. Tighten the fittings.
• Connect the external switch, open the manual water input valves and check the water tightness of the
coupling.