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Safety Information and Warnings
• If you disconnect the mains plug, hold onto the mains plug not the cable. Pulling the cable
may cause an electric shock or a fire.
• Do not use a mains plug adapter or extension cable. It may overheat and cause a fire.
• Make sure your home voltage matches the voltage displayed on the washing machine. If
you are not sure, contact an electrician.
• The mains plug must remain accessible to allow disconnection or an all pole switch must
be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring regulations.
To Prevent Injury / Damage
• Do not climb on the washing machine. You may hurt yourself or damage the washing
machine.
• When opening and closing the door ensure you keep fingers away from the door hinge,
or this could lead to injury.
• Check your washing for objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips etc. They could damage
your laundry or the washing machine.
• To prevent any large, heavy objects (e.g., buckles, large buttons, etc.) from hitting the
glass door, turn your clothing inside out or remove the heavy objects. They could damage
your laundry or the washing machine.
• Do not wash, rinse or spin water-proof sheets or clothing. These may cause vibration or
washing machine failure during spin-drying, which could lead to injury, damage to the
washing machine or damage due to water leaking.
• Be careful when draining hot water or any detergent from the drum.
• Do not dismantle, repair or modify the washing machine. The washing machine could
malfunction and cause a fire or injury.
• This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new hose-set supplied. Old
hose-sets should not be reused.
• The ventilation openings in the base of the washing machine must not be obstructed by a
carpet.
WARNING
IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE
PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE
REMOVAL OF COVERS.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS
YOURSELF.
