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.
n
InstallationUse only the recommended quantities of
fabric softener. An excessive amount could
nWhen unpacking the appliance, check that it
damage the laundry.
is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and
nLeave the porthole door slightly ajar when
contact the Service Centre.
the appliance is not in use. This preserves
nAll internal packing must be removed before
the door seal and prevents the formation of
using the appliance. Serious damage may be
musty smells.
caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if
nAlways check that water has emptied out
the protective transit devices are not
before opening the door. If not, drain the
removed or are not completely removed.
water following the instructions in the
Refer to the relevant paragraph in the
instruction book.
instruction book.
nAlways unplug the appliance and shut the
nAny electrical work required to install this
water tap after use.
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
nAny plumbing work required to install thisService/repair
appliance must be carried out by a qualifiedn
In the event of a fault, do not attempt to
plumber.
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
nAfter having installed the machine, check thatout by inexperienced persons may cause
it is not standing on its electrical supply cable.damage.
nIf the appliance is placed on a carpeted floorn If repairs are needed, contact an authorised,
ensure that air can circulate freely betweenservice centre and ask for genuine spare
the adjustable feet and the floor.parts.
UseSafety
nThis appliance is designed for domestic use.nThis appliance is designed to be used by
It must not be used for purposes other thanadults. Children must not be allowed to touch
those for which it was designed.the controls or play with the product.
nDo not overload the appliance. Follow thenDuring high temperature wash cycles the
instructions in the instruction book.glass door becomes very hot. Do not touch it.
nOnly wash fabrics which are designed to benPets sometimes climb into washing
machine washed. Follow the instructions onmachines. Check the drum before each use.
each garment 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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