Cleaning the drain pump – Electrolux 86720 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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When the Water is Completely Drained:

7. Push and twist the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose.
8. Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch on

to the holder.

9. Put on the flap and close.

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The ÖKO lock does not function when the machine has been fully emp-

tied. Therefore add approx. 1 liter of water before the next wash (pour

in through the detergent dispenser drawer).

Cleaning the Drain Pump

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Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the mains plug

before cleaning the drain pump!

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1. First carry out an emergency emptying (see section "Carrying out an

emergency emptying").

2. Place a towel on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump. Sur-

plus water may flow out.

3. Unscrew the cover of the drain pump by

twisting it anti-clockwise and pull it out.

4. Remove any foreign bodies which may be

in the pump housing.

5. Check whether the impeller of the pump

can be turned. (It is normal for the pump

to turn in steps.) If the impeller cannot be

turned at all please contact your local

AEG Service Force Centre.

6. Replace the cover (insert the ridges on

the cover into the guiding slots) and

screw on tightly in a clockwise direction.

7. Close emergency emptying hose, push in

and fix in place.

8. Close the flap.

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