Care and cleaningYou must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you cancarry out any cleaning or maintenance work.DescalingThe water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use awater softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundrywashing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions.This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.After each washLeave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smellsforming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also helpto preserve the door seal.Maintenance washWith the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up ofresidues inside the drum.We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.To run a maintenance wash:• The drum should be empty of laundry.• Select the hottest cotton wash programme.• Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biologicalproperties.External cleaningClean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and thendry thoroughly.Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to cleanthe cabinet.Detergent dispenser drawerThe detergent dispenser drawer should becleaned regularly.1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawerby pulling it firmly.30 Care and cleaning