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Safety
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WARNING!
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Make sure that the product is connected to water and electrical supplies by a suitably qualified person in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Make sure to connect the power plug to an earthed three-pole socket. Check carefully to ensure that your
socket is properly and reliably earthed.
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Make sure that the power plug of the machine is accessible after installation and that the machine does
not stand on the power cord.
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When levelling the machine, the lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
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If applicable, make sure the ventilation openings in the base of the product not are obstructed by, for
example, a carpet.
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Use the new hose sets supplied with the product. Do not reuse old hose sets.
CAUTION!
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The inlet hose must be connected to the cold water supply.
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Do not kink, crush, modify or sever the water inlet hose.
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Do not kink or stretch the drain hose.
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Position the drain hose properly, as it could lead to a water leak if it is damaged.
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If the drain hose is too long, do not force it into the machine as it will cause unusual noises.
CAUTION!
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Before the product is used the first time, it must be calibrated.
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Before washing laundry items the first time, a washing programme must be run to completion without any
items in the drum.
Safety during operation
WARNING!
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Flammable, explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden. Gasoline and alcohol etc. must not be used as
detergents. Only use detergents that are suitable for machine washing.
WARNING!
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Always unplug the product and turn off the water supply after use.
WARNING!
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Take care to avoid scalding when the hot water is being emptied from the product.
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If the product has a function that allows you to pause a washing programme and add more clothes, do
not use this function when the water level is above the rim of the inner drum or the temperature setting is
high.
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When the drum is still rotating and there is a large amount of hot water in the drum, it is unsafe to open
the door and the door cannot be opened by force.
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Never refill with water by hand during washing.
CAUTION!
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After a washing program is completed:
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wait for two minutes before opening the door, and
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check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening the door. Do not open the
door if there is any water visible.
CAUTION!
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Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
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Sharp and rigid items, such as coins, brooches, nails, screws or stones etc., may cause serious damage to
this machine. Make sure that all pockets are emptied.
