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1.7 Safe use
WARNING
The safety information in the individual sections of the
manual must be observed.
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Carefully read and understand the safety instructions in
the individual sections of this document.
The IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and WARN-
INGS in this manual do not cover all possible circum-
stances that may occur.
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Common sense, caution and care must be exercised
when installing, maintaining or operating the appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following.
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Only the washing-machine-suitable detergents and
care products recommended for this appliance may be
used; these must be stored out of the reach of children.
To prevent injury when loading the appliance with laundry,
the following must be observed.
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Ensure that the door seal is not damaged by sharp ob-
jects.
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Do not tamper with or override any controls or locking
mechanisms.
Do not operate the appliance unless proper installation
can be guaranteed.
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Do not operate the appliance unless it has been in-
stalled correctly as described.
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Do not operate the appliance unless all water, drain,
power and grounding connections have been estab-
lished correctly and are in compliance with local codes,
legislation, regulations and requirements.
WARNING
A damaged appliance or a damaged power cord can
cause an electric shock.
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Never operate a damaged appliance.
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Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance.
Always unplug the appliance at the power outlet.
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If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immedi-
ately unplug the power cord or switch off the breaker in
the circuit breaker box and turn off the water tap.
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Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock.
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Use the appliance in enclosed spaces only.
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Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
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Do not use steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners,
hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply
before carrying out any maintenance work on the appli-
ance.
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Unplug the appliance from the power outlet. Never pull
on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always un-
plug the appliance at the power outlet.
WARNING
To care for and safely operate your appliance, observe
the following.
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Observe the safety instructions and directions for use
on the product labels of detergents and care products.
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To prevent floor damage and possible mold growth, do
not leave any standing water around or under the appli-
ance.
Washing fiberglass materials in the appliance may result
in particles that cause skin irritation.
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Do not wash fiberglass materials (e.g. some curtains
and window coverings) in the appliance. Small particles
may remain in the appliance and stick to fabrics in sub-
sequent wash loads. This may cause skin irritation.
WARNING
Hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen
gas is explosive.
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To allow hydrogen gas to escape the hot water system,
open all hot water faucets and allow the water to run for
a few minutes. Avoid smoking or using naked flames
during this time. The appliance can be used once this
process is complete.
Solvent-based cleaning agents or other flammable or ex-
plosive materials can lead to an explosion in the appli-
ance.
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Do not wash fabrics that have been soaked in or
sprayed with solvent-based cleaning agents or
flammable or explosive substances (e.g. petrol).
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Do not add solvent-based cleaning agents or other
flammable or explosive substances to the detergent so-
lution.
Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents
that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appli-
ance.
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Rinse pretreated laundry thoroughly with water before
washing.
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