Hitachi BD-100GV, Instruction Manual

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Safety Instructions (Continue)
Use
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All transport bolts must be removed before using the washing machine.
Æ They may cause abnormal vibration or failure.
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Check inside the drum before washing.
Æ Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum.
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Do not wash waterproof items such as raincoats, wet suits, ski suits, sleeping bags, cushions, pillows,
shoes, etc.
Æ The washing machine may not work properly, or the items may cause injury or damage the machine.
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Do not operate without the detergent dispenser.
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Do not use tap water hotter than 40ºC.
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Do not wash items together with coins, pins or stones.
Æ This may damage clothes and the washing machine, and cause a water leak. Check inside pockets
before washing.
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Do not press the control panel with sharp or pointed objects.
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Be careful when draining hot water.
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Do not lean on or put weight on the opened door of the washing machine.
Æ This may cause damage to the washing machine.
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Do not attempt to open the door while it is operating.
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Do not put heavy objects, liquid- fi lled containers or equipment which produces heat (e.g. oven, rice
cooker, etc.) on the washing machine.
Æ This may damage the washing machine or the surface of the worktop.
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Do not insert your fi ngers or sticks into the hole in the front door lock. It may cause a mulfunction.
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Do not install the washing machine in an area with a temperature above 40°C or near heating
equipment. If liquid detergent or fabric softener is still in the dispenser solution may deteriorate.
(For model : BD-120XGV/BD-100XGV)
Care and maintenance
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If detergent, fabric softener or bleach spills on the surface of the machine, clean it up with a damp cloth
immediately.
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The plastic or steel parts of the washing machine may be damaged.
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Do not place heat sources near the washing machine.
Æ This may cause deformation of the machine.