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Safety first
Please observe the following information,
as otherwise there will be risk of personal
injury or material damage and any warran-
ty and liability is invalidated.
Intended use
• This appliance shall only be used for
washing, rinsing and spinning textiles
that are marked accordingly.
• Only detergents, softeners and addi-
tives suitable for use in washing ma-
chines may be used.
• Follow the care instructions in the gar-
ments and the information given by
the washing detergent manufacturer.
Safety instructions
• This appliance must be connected to a
properly installed earthed outlet,
which is protected by a fuse of ade-
quate capacity.
B
The supply hose with A con-
tains parts, that are energised. Do not
damage supply hose and A!
Risk of electric shock! Do not use the
appliance if damage to the supply
hose is noticed and contact the cus-
tomer service.
• Supply and drain hose must always be
securely fastened and in perfect condi-
tion.
A
Do not use a washbasin or bathtub to
which the drain hose is attached while
the machine is running. Risk of scald-
ing due to high washing tempera-
tures!
A
Never open the loading door or un-
screw the foreign matter trap, if there
is still water in the drum (e.g. after a
power failure). This poses a risk of
flooding and possible scalding due to
hot suds.
A
Never open the locked loading door
by force! Inform the customer service,
if the loading door cannot be opened
even a few minutes after programme
finishes.
A
Do not attempt to dry-clean with the
machine! Fire and explosion hazard!
• Rinse garments pre-treated with clean-
ing agents (petroleum ether, liquid
stain remover, etc.) thoroughly in
clear water before washing.
B
Never wash down the appliance with
a water hose! Risk of electric shock!
Always disconnect from the mains by
unplugging before cleaning.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Never pull on the cable to unplug, al-
ways pull on the plug only.
B
Do not operate the appliance if the
power cable or power cable plug is
faulty or the appliance shows any oth-
er faults! Risk of electric shock!
• For malfunctions that cannot be re-
solved by following the information in
these operating instructions:
Turn off the machine, pull the plug,
close the water tap and contact the
customer service centre.
B
Never attempt to repair the machine
by yourself. This may put your life and
the lives of others in danger.
Only authorised electricians, such as
our customer service staff, are permit-
ted to repair electrical appliances.
If there are children in your household...
• Keep children away from the machine.
Electrical appliances are not toys.
• Pull out the plug when the machine in
not in use.
• Keep the loading door closed when
you leave the room.
