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Warnings
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
Installation? Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
? All internal packing must be removed before usingappliance is not in use. This preserves the door
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused toseal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective? Always check that water has emptied out before
transit devices are not removed or are notopening the door. If not, drain the water following
completely removed. Refer to the relevantthe instructions in the instruction book.
paragraph in the instruction book.? Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
? Any electrical work required to install this appliancetap after use.
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
? Any plumbing work required to install thisGeneral safety
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.? Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
? After having installed the machine, check that it isqualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
not standing on its electrical supply cable.inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
? If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the? Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
feet and the floor.plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
? During high temperature wash programmes the
Usedoor glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
? This appliance is designed for domestic use. It
must not be used for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.
? Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
? Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.
? Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.
? Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing
garments in the appliance.
? Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.
? Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.
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