Zanussi
Microbial Growth in Tanks and Air Path
Unpleasant musty or mouldy smell from exhaust air during use
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Possible Causes
Dirty water left in recovery tank, Damp filters stored without drying, Residual detergent in hoses, Mould growth in nozzle
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the unit and wear gloves if mould is visible.
- Deep clean tanks: Empty and wash the Zanussi clean and dirty water tanks with hot soapy water. Rinse and allow to dry completely.
- Clean filters: Wash foam filters with mild detergent and dry thoroughly. Replace any filters that smell or show mould.
- Flush hoses and nozzle: Run a solution of warm water and a small amount of disinfectant through the solution and recovery paths, then flush with clean water.
- Dry thoroughly: Leave the unit with tanks and filters removed in a warm, dry place for 24 hours before use.
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Repair Difficulty
Very Easy
1/5
Required Part
Pre-Motor Filter
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