1 Safety precautions
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Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
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The appliance must be installed and
connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installa-
tion instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary
work.
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Ensure access to the place of discon-
nection (e.g. socket outlet, wall switch,
fuse) and the water tap.
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The transport lock must be removed.
Failure to remove the transport locks
can result in damage to the appliance
or to the apartment or laundry room fit-
tings.
Correct use
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The appliance is only suitable for wash-
ing home textiles with water and regular
automatic washing machine detergent.
It is designed for use in the home and
for the above-mentioned purpose only.
No liability is assumed for any damage
caused by improper or incorrect use.
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Before closing the appliance door and
starting a programme, ensure that there
are no foreign objects or pets in the
washing drum.
Services and support
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If the appliance is not working properly
or in case a repair is needed, follow the
instructions given in the «Service & Sup-
port» section. Please contact our Cus-
tomer Services if necessary.
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Any repairs, modifications or manipula-
tions to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be car-
ried out by the manufacturer, its Cus-
tomer Services or a similarly qualified
person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly
may cause serious injury, damage to
the appliance and fittings, as well as af-
fect the functioning of the appliance.
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Any work carried out by an unauthor-
ized service provider as well as the use
of spare parts other than the original
spare parts void the obligations under
the warranty.
Note on use
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If the appliance is not functioning prop-
erly, disconnect it from the power sup-
ply immediately.
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To protect your washing, follow the fab-
ric care symbols and the hints and ad-
vice in the «Washing tips» section.
Caution: Burns hazard
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Textiles that have been cleaned, treated
or soaked with flammable chemicals,
detergents or solvents such as ben-
zene, alcohol, stain remover, oil, paint,
wax, etc. are not to be washed in the
appliance. Fire or explosion hazard!
Wash materials containing such sub-
stances first by hand with water or allow
the solvent to evaporate completely.
Caution: Risk of injury
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Ensure the washing drum is stationary
before reaching inside. Do not touch
the washing drum while it is still in mo-
tion – risk of serious injury!
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Disconnect the appliance from the
mains before carrying out maintenance
work.
Caution: Risk to life
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Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and
polystyrene, can be dangerous for chil-
dren and animals. Danger of suffoca-
tion! Keep packaging material away
from children and animals.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
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Close the appliance door carefully.
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When cleaning the appliance make
sure no water gets inside it. Use a mod-
erately damp cloth. Do not spray the
outside or the inside of the appliance
with water. If water gets inside the appli-
ance, it will cause damage.
