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Cleaning the drain pump and
non
-return valve
If the water has not been pumped away
at the end of a p
rogram, the drain pump
or the non-return valve might be
blocked. They are, however, easy to
clean.
T
urn off the dishwasher and pull the
plug.
T
ake the filter system out of the wash
cabinet (see "Cleaning and care -
Cleaning the filters").
Scoo
p the water out of the cabinet
using a suitable container or utensil.
P
ress the catch for the non-return
valve inwards .
Lift the no
n-return valve up and out
and rinse well under running water.
Remo
ve all foreign objects from the
non-return valve.
The drain pump is beneath the non-re‐
turn valve (see arr
ow).
Remo
ve all foreign objects from the
drain pump (glass or bone splinters).
Before returning the non-return
valve, check that the drain pump is
not blocked. Spin the propeller sever‐
al times in both directions to check
for obstructions.
C
arefully reinsert the non-return valve
and secure it with the locking clamp.
Mak
e sure the locking clamp
clicks into place!
Be car
eful not to damage any
delicate components when cleaning
the drain pump and the non-return
valve.