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Safety Instructions
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with the accepted technical standards and the applicable safety regula−
tions. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information:
Installation
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Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
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Any plumbing work required to install this ap−
pliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber
or competent person.
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Child Safety
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This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
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Keep all packaging well away from children.
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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
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Keep children away from the appliance when the
door is open, and take care when closing the door
not to trap childrens fingers.
Before Use
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Check your dishwasher for any transport damage.
Never connect a damaged appliance. If your ap−
pliance is damaged contact your retailer.
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Before using your dishwasher for the first time, en−
sure the voltage and current rating in your home is
the same as indicated on the rating plate.
During use
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Items that are contaminated by petrol paint, steel
or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals
must not be washed in this dishwasher.
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Under no circumstances should you open the door
whilst the appliance is in operation. Always turn off
the appliance before opening the door.
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Only use detergent specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
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Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are
a potential hazard.
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Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving
knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper
basket.
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When finished loading or unloading close the door,
as an open door can be a hazard.
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Isolate the appliance from the power supply and
turn off the water supply after use.
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Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom
door seal and hinge area as any exposed metal ed−
ges may cut if care is not taken.
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This product should be serviced by an authorised
Service Engineer, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
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Under no circumstances should you attempt to re−
pair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by in−
experienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre.
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In the case of a fault, turn off the appliance, discon−
nect the appliance from the water supply and con−
tact your local Service Force Centre.
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Never sit or stand on the open door.
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If the power supply cable of your dishwasher is da−
maged, it must be replaced by a cable available from
your local Service Force Centre.
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The water protection system prevents any water da−
maged providing:
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The dishwasher is connected to the mains sup−
ply.
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The dishwasher is correctly installed.