Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move
house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in
order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
InstallationDuring Use
nThis appliance is heavy. Care should be taken whennAlways unplug the appliance and turn off the water after
moving it.use.
nIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt tonDo not overload the appliance. See relevant section in
modify this product in any way.instruction book.
nAll packing and transit bolts must be removed beforenAlways look through the glass door to check if water
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and tohas drained before opening the door.
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section innThe user should always check that they have not left
instructions.their gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their
nAny plumbing work required to install this applianceclothing
should be carried out by a qualified plumber ornOnly wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
competent person.washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
nAny electrical work required to install this appliancenBefore washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
should be carried out by a qualified electrician orbuttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or
competent person.torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
nCare must be taken to ensure that the appliance does notgrass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be
machine washed.
stand on the electrical supply cable.
n
nIf the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, pleaseAny objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
extensive damage and must not be placed into the
nThe washing machine must be unplugged when
machine.
removing the interior transit bolts. Do not plug in the
nGarments which have been in contact with volatile
appliance before finishing the removal of the transit
petroleum products should not be machine washed. If
bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where the
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to
security bolts were
ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
placing in the machine.
Child Safetyn
Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts
nThis appliance is designed to be operated by adults.etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for
Children should not be allowed to tamper with thesuch items to slip down between the tub and the inner
controls or play with the product.drum.
nPets and children have been known to climb intonOnly use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
washing machines. Please check your drum before use.Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to
nThe glass door becomes very hot during the washingthe manufacturerOs recommendations of quantities.
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of thenAs some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in
appliance whilst it is in operation.large commercial machines because of their bulk, please
check with the manufacturer of the item before washing
nKeep all packaging well away from children.
in a domestic machine.
nKeep all detergents in a safe place out of childrenOs
nLeave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to
reach.
preserve the door seal.
nUnder no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine Tricity Bendix spare parts.
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