Whirlpool FFWDB 976258E BCV BE, Manual

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plywood to the floor then place the appliance on top
of this.
Connect the water inlet hose(s) to the water supply
in accordance with the regulations of your local water
company.
For cold fill only models: do not connect to the hot
water supply.
For models with hot fill: the hot water inlet
temperature must not exceed 60 °C.
The appliance is fitted with transport bolts to
prevent any possible damage to the interior during
transport. Before using the machine, it is imperative
that the transport bolts are removed. After their
removal, cover the openings with the 4 enclosed
plastic caps.
After installation of the device, wait a few hours
before starting it so that it acclimates to the
environmental conditions of the room.
Make sure that the ventilation openings in the base
of your appliance (if available on your model) are not
obstructed by a carpet or other material.
Use only new hoses to connect the appliance to
the water supply. The old hose-sets should not be
reused.
The supply water pressure must be in the 0.1-1 MPa
range.
If the appliance is installed near to a gas or coal
stove, provide a heat insulating plate (85 x 57cm) in
between, as the side facing the stove is covered with
aluminium foil.
The appliance must not be installed behind a
lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on
the opposite side to that of the appliance, in such a
way that a full opening of the machine door is
restricted.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically stated in the user manual. Use only
authorized After-sales Service. Self or non-professional
repair may lead to dangerous incident resulting in live
or health threatening and/or significant property
damage.
T he spare parts for the household machine will be
available for 10 years after placing the last unit on the
market as dictated by the European Ecodesign
regulation.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is
accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket in accordance with the wiring
rules and the appliance must be earthed in
conformity with national electrical safety standards.
Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or
adapters. The electrical components must not be
accessible to the user after installation. Do not use the
appliance when you are wet or barefoot. Do not
operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard - risk of electric shock .
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is
switched off and disconnected from the power
supply before performing any maintenance
operation. To avoid risk of personal injury use
protective gloves (risk of laceration) and safety
shoes (risk of contusion); be sure to handle by two
persons (reduce load); never use steam cleaning
equipment (risk of electric shock). Non-
professional repairs not authorized by the
manufacturer could result in a risk to health and
safety, for which the manufacturer cannot be held
liable. Any defect or damage caused from non-
professional repairs or maintenance will not be
covered by the guarantee, the terms of which are
outlined in the document delivered with the unit.
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the
recycle symbol .
The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of
responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials.
Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of
household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the
collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased
the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
and with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations
2013 (as amended). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation
indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be
taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.