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Installation
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
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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 instructions.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
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If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate
freely.
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Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from
hoses and their connections after the installation.
Child Safety
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This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
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Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before
use.
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The glass door becomes very hot during the
washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity
of the appliance whilst it is in operation.
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Keep all packaging well away from children.
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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
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When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and destroy the plug with the
remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order
toprevent children from becoming trapped inside
while playing .
Use
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Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.
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Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section
in the instruction book.
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Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the
clothes.
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Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.
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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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Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed.
If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the
garment before placing in the machine.
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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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Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer
to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
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As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed
in large commercial machines because of their bulk,
please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.
Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance
be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is
supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before use or installation by a
qualified person.
If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance.
