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3. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SAFETY AND USE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks
or injury when using the appliance, the basic
precautions should be observed, including the
following:
1-
READ
all the instructions prior to using the
appliance and
KEEP THEM
in an easily
accessible place for reference in the event
of doubt.
2- This appliance must be installed by an
Official or authorised Technical Assistance
Service.
The
installation,
incorrect
adjustment, inappropriate maintenance or
use of the appliance may cause material
damages
and
injuries.
Before
commissioning the appliance, carefully read
the instructions contained in this manual.
These contain important information about
the installation of the appliance
3- The
incorrect
installation,
inappropriate
servicing,
poor
maintenance
and/or
cleaning and modifications to the appliance
may cause damage to both the appliance
and the users.
4-Failure to comply with the given procedures
will result in the loss of cover under
guarantee.
5-Switch off the appliance in the event of
breakdown or faulty operation.
6-
7-Do
not
wash clothes which have been
previously treated, washed, soaked or
stained with petrol, dry cleaning solvents, or
other inflammable or explosive substances,
as these give off vapours which may catch
fire or explode.
8-Do
not
add petrol, dry cleaning solvents or
other inflammable substances to the
washing water. These substances give off
vapours which could catch fire or explode.
9-In some conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system which has
not been used for more than two weeks.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the
hot water system has not been used for a
while, before using the washing machine
turn on all the hot water taps and let the
water run for a few minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is inflammable, do not smoke or
use naked flames during this operation.
10-Do
NOT
allow children to play in or on the
appliance. Children should be strictly
supervised when in the vicinity of a machine
which is operating.
11-Remove the door from the appliance before
disposal or before leaving it out of service.
12-
DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR
if the
drum is moving.
13-Do
NOT
install or store the appliance in the
open.
14-Do
NOT
try to force the controls.
15-
Do not repair or replace parts
of the
appliance or carry out any servicing unless
recommended to do so in the User
Instruction Manual. Make sure that you fully
understand the instructions and have the
necessary skills to carry out the operations
described.
16-Do
NOT
remove any safety device or modify
any components in the washing machine.
DO
NO
INSTALL
components
not
belonging to the machine in the appliance.
17-Failure to comply with any of the instructions
given in the Instruction Manual may result in
personal injury to the user. It is no possible
to provide for all possible situations and
contingencies with warnings about risk and
hazards. Therefore, any person involved in
the transportation, installation, use or
maintenance of the machine should always
employ
common sense
, caution and care.
18-Do
NOT
use the machine unless all the
covers and guards are correctly fitted and
secured.
19-The distributor (vendor)
MUST
correctly
instruct the user during commissioning.
20-Pour the correct doses of detergent, fabric
softener and bleach into the dispenser
drawer, as indicated by the manufacturer.
Heed tips concerning the treatment of
different
materials
given
by
the
manufacturers.
21-Remove any traces of detergent or liquids
from the dispenser drawer everyday. Never
use powdered or abrasive detergents for
cleaning; use only water and soap.
22-Clean the water inlet filters and the external
dispenser conducts once a month.
