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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.
Always look through the glass door to check if water
Installation
has drained before opening the door.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken whenThe user should always check that they have not left
moving it.
their gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attemptclothing.
to modify this product in any way.Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
All packing and transit bolts must be removed beforewashed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and toclothes.
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant sectionBefore washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
in instructions.
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
Any plumbing work required to install this appliancefrayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
should be carried out by a qualified plumber orink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
competent person.must NOT be machine washed.
Any electrical work required to install this applianceAny objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
should be carried out by a qualified electrician orstones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
competent person.extensive damage and must not be placed into the
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance doesmachine.
not stand on the electrical supply cable.Garments which have been in contact with volatile
If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, pleasepetroleum products should not be machine washed.
If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the
garment before placing in the machine.
Child Safety
Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is
Children should not be allowed to tamper with thepossible for such items to slip down between the tub
controls or play with the product.and the inner drum.
Pets and children have been known to climb intoOnly use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
washing machines. Please check your drum beforeDamage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
use.Refer to the manufacturerOs recommendations of
quantities.
The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of theAs some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in
appliance whilst it is in operation.large commercial machines because of their bulk,
Keep all packaging well away from children.please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out of childrenOs
reach.Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes
to preserve the door seal.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
Use
the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the waterinexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
supply after use.malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre. Always insist on genuine Bendix spare parts.
Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section
in the instruction book.
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