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.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
CHECK THE APPLIANCE UPON RECEPTION AND SHOULD ANY DAMAGE BE OBSERVED CALL YOUR
RETAILER BEFORE YOU MAKE IT WORK.
InstallationUse
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 before draining the water. If
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and toin doubt, refer to your instruction book
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section innThe user should always check that they have not left their
instructions.
gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing
nAny plumbing work required to install this appliancen
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
competent person.
nBefore washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
nAny electrical work required to install this appliance
buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn
should be carried out by a qualified electrician orarticles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
competent person.
before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
nCare must be taken to ensure that the appliance does notwashed.
stand on the electrical supply cable.n
Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones
nIf the machine is situated on a carpeted flooror any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freelydamage and must not be placed into the machine..
nThe washing machine must be unplugged whennGarments which have been in contact with volatile
removing the interior transits bolts. Do not plug thepetroleum products should not be machine washed. If
appliance before finishing the removal of the transitvolatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to
bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where theensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
security bolts wereplacing in the machine.
nWash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in
a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items
Child Safety
to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.
nThis appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
nOnly use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
controls or play with the product.
manufacturerOs recommendations of quantities.
nPets and children have been known to climb into
nAs 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
nThe glass door becomes very hot during the washing
with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
domestic machine.
appliance whilst it is in operation.
nLeave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to
nKeep all packaging well away for children.
preserve the door seal.
nKeep all detergents in a safe place out of childrenOs
nUnder no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
reach.
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
Zanussi spare parts.
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