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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.
? Do not overload the appliance. See relevant
Installationsection in the instruction book.
? This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken? Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
when moving it.machine washed. If in doubt, consult the care label
on the clothes.
? It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.? Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
? All packing and transit bolts must be removedand buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
before use. Serious damage can occur to thefrayed or torn articles and treat stains such as
paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing.
product and to property if this is not adhered to.
See relevant section in instructions.Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.
? Any plumbing work required to install this appliance? Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails,
screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material
should be carried out by a qualified plumber orcan cause extensive damage and must not be
competent person.
placed into the machine.
? Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or? Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine
competent person.
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care
? Care must be taken to ensure that the applianceshould be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.from the garment before placing in the machine.
? If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,? Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable
please adjust the feet in order to allow air tobelts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is
circulate freely.possible for such items to slip down between the
tub and the inner drum.
Child Safety? Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
? This appliance is designed to be operated byRefer to the manufacturers recommendations of
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamperquantities.
with the controls or play with the product.? As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed
? Pets and children have been known to climb intoin large commercial machines because of their
washing machines. Please check your drum beforebulk, please check with the manufacturer of the
use.item before washing in a domestic machine.
? The glass door becomes very hot during the? Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between
washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinitywashes to preserve the door seal.
of the appliance whilst it is in operation.
? Under no circumstances should you attempt to
? Keep all packaging well away from children.repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
? Keep all detergents in a safe place out of childrensinexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
reach.malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre. Always insist on genuine Electrolux spare
parts.
Use
? Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.
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