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
nIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt toinstruction book.
modify this product in any way.nAlways look through the glass door to check if water has
nAll packing and transit bolts must be removed beforedrained before opening the door.
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and ton
The user should always check that they have not left their
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in
gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing
instructions.
nOnly wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
nAny plumbing work required to install this appliance
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
nBefore washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
competent person.
buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn
nAny electrical work required to install this appliance
articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
should be carried out by a qualified electrician orbefore washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
competent person.
washed.
nCare must be taken to ensure that the appliance does notn
Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones
stand on the electrical supply cable.
or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive
nIf the machine is situated on a carpeted floordamage and must not be placed into the machine., please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freelyn.Garments which have been in contact with volatile
nThe washing machine must be unplugged whenpetroleum products should not be machine washed. If
removing the interior transit bolts. Do not plug in thevolatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to
appliance before finishing the removal of the transitensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where theplacing in the machine.
security bolts werenWash 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
n
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.
n
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 becomes very hot during the washing
domestic machine.
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
nLeave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to
appliance whilst it is in operation.
preserve the door seal.
nKeep all packaging well away from 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
your local Bendix Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
Bendix spare parts.
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