warnings
5
Warnings
These warnings are for the safety of
you and others around you.
Please read these points carefully
before installing and using your ap-
pliance. Thank you for your atten-
tion.
Keep this user manual with your ap-
pliance. If the appliance is sold or gi-
ven to another person, please make
sure this user manual is included.
This way, the new user will have the
relevant operating instructions and
warnings.
General safety
• Do not modify or attempt to modify
this appliance. This would put your-
self in danger.
• Ensure that all coins, safety pins,
brooches, screws etc have been
removed before starting a washing
programme. If left in washing, they
can seriously damage the appliance.
• Use the amount of detergent recom-
mended in the paragraph “Using the
right amount of detergent”.
• Put small items together (socks, belts
etc.) in a small linen bag or pillow
case.
• Unplug and close inlet hose tap after
using appliance.
• Always disconnect the power supply
from the appliance before cleaning or
maintenance.
• Do not machine wash clothes with
ribbing, unfinished or torn material.
Installation
• Unpack or ask for the appliance to
be unpacked immediately upon deli-
very. Check the outside of the
appliance is not damaged in any way.
Report all transit damage to your
retailer.
• Remove all transit bolts and packa-
ging before installing the appliance.
• Connection to the water supply must
be carried out by a qualified plumber.
• If your domestic electrical circuit
needs adapting to allow the
appliance to be plugged in, use a
qualified electrician.
• Ensure that, after installation, the
power cable is not trapped under the
appliance.
• If the appliance is installed on carpe-
ted floor, ensure that the carpet does
not obstruct any ventilation ducts
located at the base of the appliance.
• The appliance must be equipped
with an earthed power plug which
conforms to regulations.
• Before connecting your appliance to
the power supply, carefully read the
instructions in the chapter entitled
“Electrical connection”.
• Replacing the power cable should
only be carried out by an authorised
service engineer.
• The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any damage resulting
from incorrect installation.