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.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully
before installing or using the appliance.
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
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ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
nThis appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
must NOT be machine washed.
moving it.
nAny objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
nIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
to modify this product in any way.
extensive damage and must not be placed into the
nAll packing and transit bolts must be remomachine.ved before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
nGarments which have been in contact with volatile
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section
petroleum products should not be machine washed.
in instructions.
If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
nAny plumbing work required to install this ataken to ensure that the fluid is remopplianceved from the
should be carried out by a qualified plumber orgarment before placing in the machine.
competent person.
nWash small items such as socks, laces, washable
nAny electrical work required to install this abelts etc in a washing bag or pilloppliancew case as it is
should be carried out by a qualified electrician orpossible for such items to slip down between the tub
competent person.and the inner drum.
nCare must be taken to ensure that the appliance doesnOnly use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
not stand on the electrical supply cable.Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
nIf the machine is situated on a carpeted floorRefer to the manuf, pleaseacturerOs recommendations of
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freelyquantities..
nAs some duvets and eiderdowns should be
Child Safetywashed/dried in large commercial machines because
nThis appliance is designed to be operated by adults.of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of
the item before washing in a domestic machine.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.nThe users should always check that they have not
left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in
nPets and children have been known to climb into
their clothing.
washer-dryers. Please check your drum before use.
nNever tumble dry items that have had contact with
nThe glass door becomes very hot during the washing
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid.These are of a
and drying cycle. Keep children away from the
volatile nature and could cause an explosion.
vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation.
Only tumble dry items which have been washed in
nKeep all packaging well away from children.
water or require airing.
nKeep all detergents in a safe place out of childrenOs
nPlastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the
reach.
drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is
not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to
Usewash-through-to-dry you should use the conventional
nAlways unplug the appliance and turn off the wdetergent dispenser draterawer.
supply after use.nLeave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes
nDo not overload the appliance. See relevant sectionto preserve the door seal.
in the instruction book.nUnder no circumstances should you attempt to repair
nOnly wash and dry fabrics which are designed to bethe machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
machine washed and dried. If in doubt, consult theinexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
care label on the clothes.malfunctioning. Contact your local Electrolux
Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine
nBefore washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
Electrolux spare parts.
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
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