Beko WTB720E1 Owners Manual - Page 32

4.7 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time. If more than normal amount of water and softener mixture starts to gather in the softener compartment, the siphon must be cleaned. 1 Press the indicated point on the siphon in the softener compartment and pull the drawer towards you until the compartment is removed from the machine. 2 Lift the rear part of the siphon to remove it as illustrated. 3 Wash the detergent drawer and the siphon with plenty of lukewarm water in a washbasin. In order to prevent the residues to contact your skin, clean it with an appropriate brush by wearing a pair of gloves. 3 Insert the drawer back into its place after cleaning and make sure that it is seated well. 4.7.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum For products with drum cleaning programme, please see Operating the product Programmes. C Repeat Drum Cleaning process in every 2 months. Use an anti-limescale suitable for washing machines. After every wash make sure that no foreign substance is left in the drum. If the holes on the door bellow shown in the figure are blocked, open the holes using a toothpick. Foreign metal substances will cause rust stains in the drum. Clean the stains on the drum surface by using cleaning agents for stainless steel. Never use steel wool or wire wool. These will damage the painted, chromated and plastic surfaces. 4.7.3 Cleaning the body and control panel Wipe the body of the product with soapy water or non-corrosive mild gel detergents as necessary, and dry with a soft cloth. Use only a soft and damp cloth to clean the control panel. 32 / EN Washing Machine / User's Manual