SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these points carefully before installing
and using your appliance. Keep this user manual
with your appliance.
General safety
• Do not modify or attempt to modify this appli-
ance. This would put yourself in danger.
• Ensure that all coins, safety pins, brooches,
screws etc have been removed before starting
a washing programme. If left in washing, they
can seriously damage the appliance.
• Use the recommended quantity of detergent.
• Put small items together (socks, belts etc.) in a
small linen bag or pillow case.
• Unplug and close inlet hose tap after using ap-
pliance.
• Always disconnect the power supply from the
appliance before cleaning or maintenance.
• Do not machine wash clothes with ribbing, un-
finished or torn material.
Installation
• Unpack or ask for the appliance to be unpacked
immediately upon delivery. Check the outside of
the appliance is not damaged in any way. Report
all transit damage to your retailer.
• Remove all transit bolts and packaging before
installing the appliance.
• Connection to the water supply must be carried
out by a qualified plumber.
• If your domestic electrical circuit needs adapting
to allow the appliance to be plugged in, use a
qualified electrician.
• Ensure that, after installation, the power cable is
not trapped under the appliance.
• If the appliance is installed on carpeted floor,
ensure that the carpet does not obstruct any
ventilation ducts located at the base of the ap-
pliance.
• The appliance must be equipped with an earth-
ed power plug which conforms to regulations.
• Before connecting your appliance to the power
supply, carefully read the instructions in the
chapter entitled “Electrical connection”.
• Replacing the power cable should only be car-
ried out by an authorised service engineer.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for any damage resulting from incorrect installa-
tion.
Precautions to be taken against frost
If your appliance is exposed to temperatures below
0°C, the following precautions must be taken:
• Close the tap and disconnect the inlet hose.
• Place the end of this hose and the drain hose in
a basin on the floor.
• Select the Drain programme let it run until the
end of the cycle.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
by turning the programme selector to “Stop”
.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Replace the inlet hose and drain hose.
This way, the water remaining in the hoses will be
drained away, avoiding any ice formation which
would damage your appliance.
Before turning your appliance on again, ensure
that it is installed in an area where the temperature
will not fall below freezing.
NOTE ! This machine is made for use in normal
inside temperature. Manufacturer is not responsi-
ble for freezing damages.
Use
• Your appliance is intended for normal domestic
use. Do not use the appliance for commercial or
industrial purposes or for any other purpose.
• Refer to the instructions on the label of each item
before washing.
• Do not put items into the washing machine
which have had stains removed with petrol, al-
cohol, trichlorethylen etc. If such stain removers
have been used, wait until the product has
evaporated before putting these items into the
drum.
• Empty pockets and unfold items.
• This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
HOW TO RUN A WASH CYCLE?
Using for the first time
• Ensure the electrical and water connec-
tions comply with the installation instruc-
tions.
• Remove the polystyrene insert and all other
items inside the drum.
• Run an initial wash cycle at 90°C, without any
washing but with detergent to clean the water
tank.
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