AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 74950 A3, User Manual

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 72
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 72
Packaging materials 73
Ecological hints 73
Subject to change without notice
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read carefully & keep for future reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re -
quirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our
duty to provide the following safety notes.
• 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 sup -
plied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning
of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during transport.
Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures.
Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch
it!
• Make sure that small pets and children do not climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp
material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric
can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow
case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Con -
tact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
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