Maintenance 46
Cod. 598144
Rev. 11/0717
14.3. Cleaning the solenoid valve filters
Only by qualified personnel
Required tools:
Disassembly of the fittings: Slip-joint pliers or pipe wrench diam. 1-½ in (35 mm).
Disassembly of the filter supports: wrench 1-3/8 in (34 mm).
Disassembly of the filters: pliers.
Steps to follow
Disconnect and mechanically lock the external switch. Close and mechanically lock the manual water
supply valves.
To avoid the risk of burns, check the temperature of the hot water inlet hose.
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. Refit them in their
housings.
Assemble the solenoid valve supports (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.
14.4. Checking safety mechanisms
14.4.1. Checking the door lock
DAILY check the door lock.
CAUTION. Only by qualified personnel
Use great prudence in checking the door lock.
Carry out the check described bellow while the drum is turning at washing speed and never at a higher
speed.
If there is a failure in the door lock, never place one’s hand in the loading area of the washer.
Checking procedure:
Close and mechanically interlock the manual water supply valves (and steam inlet valve in washers with this
option included).
Open the washing machine door. The display will read door.
Close the door.
Select and start a wash cycle.
About a minute after starting the cycle, check that the door is locked.
Press the STOP key to finish the verification.
After a safety delay of about 30 minutes, the door will be unblocked.
Open the washing machine door. The check is completed.
If no anomaly has been detected, open the fluid inlet valves.
Remember that programs can be selected and started by using the dEmo mode operation. See Chapter 7 of
this manual.
CAUTION
If anything other than that was described is detected during the operation, disconnect the washer, do not use
it, and contact the Authorised Technical Service URGENTLY.