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Repair work may only be executed
by qualified and trained personnel
and defective components may
only be replaced with original spare
parts by the original equipment
manufacturer.
Inexpert repairs or non-original
parts can cause considerable prop-
erty damage and risk to the user.
Modifications to the appliance are
only admissible after consultation
with the manufacturer.
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If the mains supply is damaged,
replace it with the correspond-
ing replacement line (available
from manufacturer or customer
service).
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Always unplug the machine from
the power source before carrying
out maintenance work.
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If the machine is not needed for
a longer period of time, discon-
nect it from the power supply.
Warning
Risk of injury!
Climbing onto the machine may
cause it to tip and cause injuries.
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Never climb onto the appliance.
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Do not sit, lean or support your-
self on the loading door.
Reaching into the turning drum
may cause injury to hands.
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Do not reach into the rotating
drum.
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Wait until the drum stops turning.
Contact with the hot suds during
wash cycles with hot water may
cause burns.
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Check before washing that
the pump cover is inserted and
fastened securely.
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Never loosen the pump cover
during an active wash pro-
gramme.
After interrupting a wash pro-
gramme, the laundry may still be
very hot.
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Let the laundry cool before
removing it.
Components sticking out from the
machine (e.g. loading door) may
break off and cause injuries, when
used for lifting.
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Do not grip the appliance on
components sticking out.
If a puddle forms on the floor near
the appliance (hose tear, leak,
etc.), wipe it dry and eliminate the
cause (see
Problems
).
Warning
Risk of fire!
Explosive substances may be
formed through improper use of
laundry starch and washing textiles
containing solvents.
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Under no circumstances use any
solvent-based detergents in the
washing machine.
