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Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated
below. We recommend that you keep this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to any future
owners.
Warnings
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
Installation? Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
? When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact thetrapped between the drum and the tub.
? Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
Service Centre.softener. An excessive amount could damage the
? All internal packing must be removed before usinglaundry.
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective? Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
transit devices are not removed or are notseal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.? Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
? Any electrical work required to install this appliancethe instructions in the instruction book.
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
? Any plumbing work required to install this? Always unplug the appliance and turn the water
appliance must be carried out by a qualifiedtap off after use.
plumber.
? After having installed the machine, check that it isGeneral safety
not standing on its electrical supply cable.? Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
? If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
ensure that air can circulate freely between theinexperienced persons could cause serious
feet and the floor.danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
? The appliance incorporates backflow protection? Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
complying with AS/NZS 3500.1.2.plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
No further backflow protection is required foritself.
connection to the water supply.
? During high temperature wash programmes the
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
Use
? This appliance is designed for domestic use. ItChild safety
must not be used for purposes other than those for? This washing machine is not intended for use by
which it was designed.young children or infirm persons without
? Only wash fabrics which are designed to besupervision.
machine washed. Follow the instructions on each? Young children should be supervised to ensure
garment label.that they do not play with the appliance.
? Do not overload the appliance. Follow the? The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
instructions in the instruction book.polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger
of suffocation! Keep them out of children?s reach.
? Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause? Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children?s
extensive damage.reach.
? Do not machine wash garments saturated with? When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
If such fluids have been used to remove stainsthe remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
prior to washing, wait until they have completelyorder to prevent children from becoming trapped
evaporated from the fabric before placinginside while playing.
garments in the appliance.
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