To facilitate cleaning, the top part of theadditive compartment can be removed.Detergent can also accumulate inside thedrawer recess: clean it with an old tooth-brush.Refit the drawer after cleaning.Door sealRegularly check to see, if there are deposits orforeign objects in the rubber seal behind thedoor and remove them.Drain pumpThe pump should be inspected regularly and particularly ifthe machine does not empty and/or spinthe machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objectssuch as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.Proceed as follows:Disconnect the appliance.If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.Open the pump door.Place a containerclose to the pumpto collect anyspillage.Release the emer-gency emptyinghose, place it inthe container andremove its cap.When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it.Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removingthe pump.36Cleaning and maintenance
