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Use
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This appliance is designed for domestic use.
It must not be used for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.
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Only wash and dry fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed and dried.
Follow the instructions on each garment
label.
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Do not overload the appliance. See the
relevant section in the user manual.
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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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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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As some duvets and eiderdowns should be
washed/dried in large commercial machines
because of their bulk, please check with the
manufacturer of the item before washing in a
domestic machine.
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The users should always check that they
have not left their gas lighters (disposable or
otherwise) in their clothing.
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Never dry items that have had contact with
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid.These
are of a volatile nature and could cause an
explosion.
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Only tumble dry items which have been
washed in water or require airing.
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Plastic detergent dispensers should not
remain in the drum during the drying cycle,
as the plastic used is not designed to
withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-
through-to-dry you should use the
conventional detergent dispenser drawer.
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Never pull the power supply cable to remove
the plug from the socket; always take hold of
the plug itself.
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Never use the washer-dryer if the power
supply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that the
inside of the washer-dryer is accessible.
Child safety
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This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
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Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -
danger of suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach
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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
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Make sure that children or pets do not climb
into the drum. To avoid this the machine
incorporates special feature.
To disable this device
and restore the
possibility of closing the
door, rotate the button
anti-clockwise until the
groove is vertical.
To activate this device,
rotate the button
(without pressing it)
inside the door
clockwise until the
groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.
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