Warnings
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
General safetyUse
Y In the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair theY This appliance is designed for domestic use. It
appliance yourself. Repairs carried out bymust not be used for purposes other than those
inexperienced persons may cause damage.for which it was designed.
Y If repairs are needed, contact an authorisedY Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
service centre and ask for genuine spare parts.machine washed. Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
Y This appliance is designed to be used by adults.
Children must not be allowed to touch the controlsY Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
or play with the product.instructions in the instruction book.
Y During high temperature wash cycles the glassY Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects
door becomes very hot. Do not touch it.such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can
Y Pets sometimes climb into washing machines.cause extensive damage.
Check the drum before each use.Y Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
Installationprior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing
Y All internal packing must be removed before usinggarments in the appliance.
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protectiveY Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
transit devices are not removed or are notcloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
completely removed. Refer to the relevanttrapped between the drum and the tub.
paragraph in the instruction book.Y Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
Y Any electrical work required to install thissoftener. An excessive amount could damage the
appliance must be carried out by a qualifiedlaundry.
electrician.Y Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
Y Any plumbing work required to install thisappliance is not in use. This preserves the door
appliance must be carried out by a qualifiedseal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
plumber.Y Always check that water has emptied out before
Y After having installed the machine, check that it isopening the door. If not, drain the water following
not standing on its electrical supply cable.the instructions in the instruction book.
Y If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,Y Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
ensure that air can circulate freely between thetap after use.
adjustable feet and the floor.
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