AEG LE6F3820SX User Manual page 20

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The filter should be inspected regularly
and particularly if:
• The appliance does not empty and/or
spin.
• The appliance makes an unusual
noise during draining due to objects
such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking
the pump.
• A problem with water draining is
detected (see chapter
"Troubleshooting" for more details).
WARNING!
Do not clean the drain filter
if the water in the appliance
is hot.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If it is necessary, wait until the water
has cooled down.
3. Open the filter door.
4. Place a container close to the filter.
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5. Unscrew carefully the drain filter to
drain out the water. When no more
water comes out, remove the filter. If
necessary, use plier hands carefully
do not use the jaws. Always keep a
rag nearby to dry up any water
spillage when removing the filter.
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6. Clean the filter under a tap, to
remove any traces of fluff.
7. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from
the filter impeller.
Check carefully whether the filter
impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn't rotate, please contact the
Service.
8. Refit the filter by inserting it correctly
into the special guides.
Screw firmly the filter.