Zanussi ZKG7145 User Manual page 20

Replace the drawer and run the rinse pro-
gramme without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the pump
The pump 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 "What to do if..." for more de-
tails).
Warning!
Disconnect the mains plug from the mains
1.
socket.
2. Do not remove the filter while the appliance
operates. Do not clean the drain pump if
the water in the appliance is hot. The water
must be cold before you clean the drain
pump.
Proceed as follows:
Open the pump door.
Put a container below the recess of the drain
pump to collect the water that flows out.
Press the two levers and pull forward the
drainage duct to let the water flow out.
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When the container is full of water, put the
drainage duct back again and empty the con-
tainer. Do steps 3 and 4 again and again until
no more water flows out from the drain pump.
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Pull back the drainage duct.
Unscrew the filter and remove it.
Remove fluff and objects from the pump.
Make sure that the impeller of the pump can
turn. If this does not occur, contact the serv-
ice centre.
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