Asko W6424 User manual 80 888 69 Asko W6424 EN - Page 22

Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the trap and the drain pump The washing machine has a trap where coins, hairpins, and the like can collect. To clean the trap and the drain pump, do as follows: 1. Make sure the machine is empty of water and switched off at the main power switch. Cleaning the detergent compartment Note! Do not wash the detergent compartment in a dishwasher! Pull the detergent compartment out as far as it will go. 2. Open the door. 3. Unhook the drainage hose from the connector inside the door and drain the water into a suitable container, such as a bowl. Lift the detergent compartment upward and then outward to remove it from the machine. 4. Turn the cover counter-clockwise to open the pump. Remove the cover. 5. Remove any items and debris from the pump housing and cover. Also check that the pump impellers at the back rotate. Rinse the compartment and scrub it clean. The fabric softener compartment cover can be removed. Cleaning the outside of the machine Clean the outside of the machine and the program panel with a mild cleaner. Do not use any solvents, as these can damage the machine. Note! Do not hose down the machine with water! 6. Screw on the cover, replace the drainage hose on the hatch pin, and close the hatch. 22 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com