Warnings
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
Installation
? All internal packing must be removed before using? Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused toappliance is not in use. This preserves the door
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protectiveseal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
transit devices are not removed or are not? Always check that water has emptied out before
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
paragraph in the instruction book.the instructions in the instruction book.
? Any electrical work required to install this appliance? Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.tap after use.
? Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.General safety
? After having installed the machine, check that it is? Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
not standing on its electrical supply cable.qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
? If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,inexperienced persons could cause serious
ensure that air can circulate freely between thedanger. Contact your local Service Centre.
feet and the floor.? Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
Use
? During high temperature wash programmes the
? This appliance is designed for domestic use. Itdoor glass may get hot. Do not touch 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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