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Safety Information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to ensure that all
people using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions and make
sure that they remain with the appliance if it
is moved or sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.
General Safety
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
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During high temperature wash programmes
the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
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Make sure that small pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this, please check into
the drum before using.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use your appliance to wash articles
with whalebones, material without hems or
torn material.
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To avoid damaging the appliance and
personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean
against the appliance door.
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Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric
softener containers on top of the appliance.
They can damage the finish or controls.
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Always unplug the appliance and turn off the
water supply after use, clean and
maintenance.
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This appliance is provided with a white drum
light. It is class 1, in accordance with IEC
60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001
standard. Should the appliance drum light
need to be replaced, this must be carried out
by a Service Centre.
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Under no circumstances you should attempt
to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced people may
cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre. Always
insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
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When unpacking the appliance, check that it
is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and
contact the Service Centre.
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All packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this is
not adhered to. See relevant section in the
user manual.
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After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable against the wall.
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Do not install appliance on a carpeted floor.
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Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
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