Important Safety 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.
nUse only the recommended quantities of fabric
Installation
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
nWhen unpacking the appliance, check that it is notlaundry.
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact thenLeave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
Service Centre.
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal
nAll internal packing must be removed before usingand prevents the formation of musty smells.
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to thenAlways check that water has emptied out before
machine or adjacent furniture if the protectiopening the doorve transit. If not, drain the water following
devices are not removed or are not completely
the instructions in the instruction book.
removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the
nAlways unplug the appliance and shut the water tap
instruction book.
after use.
nAny electrical work required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
nAny plumbing work required to install this aService/rpplianceepair
must be carried out by a qualified plumber.
nIn the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair the
nAfter having installed the machine, check that it is
appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
inexperienced persons may cause damage.
nIf the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure
nIf repairs are needed, contact an authorised service
that air can circulate freely between the adjustable
centre and ask for genuine spare parts.
feet and the floor.
UseSafety
nThis appliance is designed for domestic usen This appliance is designed to be used b. It musty adults.
not be used for purposes other than those fChildren must not be alloor whichwed to touch the controls
it was designed.or play with the product.
nDo not overload the appliance. Follow thenDuring high temperature wash cycles the glass door
instructions in the instruction book.becomes very hot. Do not touch it.
nOnly wash fabrics which are designed to be macn Pets sometimes chinelimb into washing machines. Check
washed. Follow the instructions on each garmentthe drum before each use.
label.
nMake sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.
nDo 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.
nPlace small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a cloth
bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped
between the drum and the tub.
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