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DURING DaIlY UsE OF ThE applIaNCE
DO
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Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance or repair.
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Hold the plug and not the electric cable when unplugging the washing
machine.
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Keep the door slightly open when not in use to prevent formation of
odours.
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After each wash programme, turn off the machine and switch it off at
the mains to save electricity and for safety. Wipe clean the lower part of
the porthole.
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Pull up zips and fix loose threads to prevent the items from being
entangled. If necessary, put small items into a net bag or pillow.
DO NOT
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Touch or use the appliance when barefoot or with wet or damp hands
or feet.
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Use flammable detergent or dry cleaning agent.
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Open the detergent drawer during the wash cycle.
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Use any flammable sprays in close vicinity to the appliance
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Remove or insert the plug in the presence of flammable gas
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Place heavy objects or sources of heat or damp on the top of the
appliance.
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Obstruct the ventilation openings at the base of the appliance.
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Attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Contact the manufacturer or
their approved service agent.
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Allow children or the infirm to play with the appliance or packing
materials, without adult supervision.
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Touch the porthole during the washing process – it gets hot!
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Force the door open. The door is fitted with a self-lock device and will
not open until 2-3 minutes after the washing machine stops.
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Open the door if the water level is visibly over the porthole.
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Use the appliance if the power cable is damaged. It must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its approved service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Wash foam rubber or sponge-like materials on a hot wash.
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Cover the appliance.