 Disposing of an old washing machine: before scrapping your appliance, cut the power supply cable and remove the appliance door. GB Installation
General safety  This appliance has been designed for nonprofessional, household use and its functions must not be changed.  This washing machine
should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Â Never touch the washing machine when barefoot or with
wet or damp hands or feet. Â Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the electricity socket.
Pull the plug out yourself. Â Do not open the detergent dispenser while the appliance is in operation. Â Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very
high temperatures. Â Never force the washing machine door: this could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent any accidental openings. Â
In the event of a malfunction, do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs.
 Always keep children well away from the appliance while in operation.  The appliance door tends to get quite hot during the wash cycle.  Should it
have to be moved, proceed with the help of two or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never try to do this alone, because the appliance is very
heavy. Â Before loading your laundry into the washing machine, make sure the drum is empty.
Description Saving energy and respecting the environment Environmentally-friendly technology If you only see a little water through your appliance door,
this is because thanks to the latest technology, your washing machine only needs less than half the amount of water to get the best results: an objective
reached to respect the environment. Saving on detergent, water, energy and time  To avoid wasting resources, the washing machine should be used with a
full load. A full load instead of two half loads allows you to save up to 50% on energy. Â The pre-wash cycle is only necessary on extremely soiled garments.
Avoiding it will save on detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15% energy. Â Treating stains with a stain remover or leaving them to soak before
washing will cut down the need to wash them at high temperatures. A programme at 60°C instead of 90°C or one at 40°C instead of 60°C will save up
to 50% on energy. Â Use the correct quantity of detergent depending on the water hardness, how soiled the garments are and the amount of laundry you
have, to avoid wastage and to protect the environment: despite being biodegradable, detergents do contain ingredients that alter the natural balance of the
environment. In addition, avoid using fabric softener as much as possible. Â If you use your washing machine from late in the afternoon until the early hours
of the morning, you will help reduce the electricity board's peak load.
The Delay Timer option (see page 7) helps to organise your wash cycles accordingly. Â If your laundry has to be dried in a tumble dryer, select a high spin
speed. Having the least water possible in your laundry will save you time and energy in the drying process. Programmes Detergents Precautions Care
Troubleshooting Disposal  Disposal of old electrical appliances The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be
collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the
environment. Service 9 Care and maintenance GB Cutting off the water or electricity supply  Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the
wear of your appliance's water system and also prevent leaks. Â Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Cleaning
the pump The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any maintenance.
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