IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is important that this instruction book be kept with the appliance for future reference. If you sell or
give the appliance away, make sure that the book is passed to the new owners so that they can
familiarise themselves with its operation and relevant warnings.
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully
before installing or using the appliance.
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InstallationPlace small items such as socks, belts, etc. in
a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them
 When unpacking the appliance, check that it
getting trapped between the drum and the
is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and
tub.
contact the Service Centre.
 Use only the recommended quantities of
 All internal packing must be removed before
fabric softener. An excessive amount could
using the appliance. Serious damage may be
damage the laundry.
caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if
the protective transit devices are not removed Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
or are not completely removed. Refer to theappliance is not in use. This preserves the
relevant paragraph in the instruction book.door seal and prevents the formation of musty
smells.
 Any electrical work required to install this
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appliance must be carried out by a qualifiedAlways check that water has emptied out
electrician.before opening the door. If not, drain the
water following the instructions in the
 Any plumbing work required to install this
instruction book.
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber. Always unplug the appliance and shut the
water tap after use.
 After having installed the machine, check that
it is not standing on its electrical supply cable.
Service/repair
 If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
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ensure that air can circulate freely betweenIn the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair
the adjustable feet and the floor.the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause damage.
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UseIf repairs are needed, contact an authorised
service centre and ask for genuine spare
 This appliance is designed for domestic use.
parts.
It must not be used for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.
Safety
 Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
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instructions in the instruction book.This appliance is designed to be used by
adults. Children must not be allowed to touch
 Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
the controls or play with the product.
machine washed. Follow the instructions on
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each garment label.During high temperature wash cycles the
glass door becomes very hot. Do not touch it.
 Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects
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such as coins, safety pins, pins and screwsPets sometimes climb into washing machines.
can cause extensive damage.Check the drum before each use.
 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.
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