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 use.
moving it.n
Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in
nAll packing and transit bolts must be removed beforeinstruction book.
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and tonAlways look through the glass door to check if water has
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in
drained before opening the door.
instructions.
nThe user should always check that they have not left their
nThe washing machine must be unplugged when
gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing
removing the interior transits bolts. Do not plug in the
nOnly wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
appliance before finishing the removal of the transit
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where the
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security bolts wereBefore washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn
nAny plumbing work required to install this appliance
articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
competent person.
washed.
nAny electrical work required to install this appliance
nAny objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive
competent person.
damage and must not be placed into the machine.
nCare must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not
nGarments which have been in contact with volatile
stand on the electrical supply cable.
petroleum products should not be machine washed. If
nIf the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
nIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt toplacing in the machine.
modify this product in any way.nWash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in
a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items
to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.
Child Safety
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nThis appliance is designed to be operated by adults.Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
manufacturerOs recommendations of quantities.
controls or play with the product.
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nPets and children have been known to climb intoAs some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large
washing machines. Please check your drum before use.commercial machines because of their bulk, please check
with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a
nThe glass door can become very hot during parts of the
domestic machine.
washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of
nLeave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to
the appliance whilst it is in operation.
preserve the door seal.
nKeep all packaging well away for children.
nUnder no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
nKeep all detergents in a safe place out of childrenOs
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
reach.
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
the Electricity Company Service Department from whom
you purchased the machine .
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