Electrolux EWF 10040W, User Manual

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6 safety information electrolux
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If the appliance is installed in a
location subject to frost, please read
the “
dangers of freezing ”chapter.
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Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber or competent
person.
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Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Use
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This appliance is designed for
domestic use. It must not be used
for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.
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Only wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
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Do not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
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Before washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine washed.
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Garments which have been in
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are
used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the
machine.
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Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
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Never use the washing machine if
the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside
of the washing machine is
accessible.
Child safety
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This washing machine is not
intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without
supervision.
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Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
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The packaging components (e.g.
plastic film, polystyrene) can be
dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach
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Keep all detergents in a safe place
out of children’s reach.
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Make sure that children or pets do
not climb into the drum. To avoid this
the machine incorporates special
feature. To activate this device, rotate
the button (without pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove
is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore
the possibility of closing the door,
rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.
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