AEG L8FEC866R User Manual - Page 29

1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out. 1 ENGLISH 29 2 2. Remove the top part of the additive compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm water, to remove any traces of accumulated detergent. After cleaning, replace the top part in its position. 3. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Use a small brush to clean the recess. 12.7 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum does not turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump. • The display shows the alarm code . WARNING! • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until the water cools down Proceed as follows to clean the pump: 1. Open the pump cover. 4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum.