Siemens XLM 1400 Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions page 30

Descaling the
washing machine
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6. Push up the closing cap (1st) and place the drain
hose back in its holder (2nd).
7. Carefully unscrew the pump cover.
8. Remove any loose debris / fluff from inside the
pump and clean the pump. The pump impeller
wheel must be able to rotate.
Clean any residual lye or fluff from the thread
of the pump cap and pump housing.
9. Insert the pump cover and screw tight.
10.Attach and close the cover plate.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into
the drain during the next wash cycle:
11.Pour approx.1 litre / 1 ¾ pt of water into
chamber II.
12.Select the Empty programme.
Caution
Descaling agents contain acids which can attack
parts of the washing machine and discolour the
laundry.
Provided that you use the correct amount of deter
gent, it is not necessary to descale the washing
machine.
If, however, descaling the appliance becomes
necessary, please follow the instructions provided
by the descaling agent manufacturer.