Frigidaire FWF 71243W, User Manual

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Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If
the appliance is to be moved in future
they must be reattached to lock the drum
to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance where
the temperature can be less than 0°C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• The floor area where the appliance is to
be installed must be flat, stable, heat
resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a container to collect possible
water leakage under the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre
to ensure which accessories can be
used.
Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the mains cable need to be
replaced, this must be carried out by our
Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the
water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of the
appliance.
Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire,
burns or damage to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use only.
• Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS