
Page GB-10
Safety
Improper fi lling of the appliance can
lead to damage.
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Make sure that there are no foreign
objects in the pockets of garments in
the laundry, e.g. needles, nails, coins,
matches, staples, clips, etc.
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Only use dyeing or bleaching agents
that are suitable for washing ma-
chines.
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Only use tap water for washing.
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Do not wash any textiles in the wash-
ing machine that have been treated
with chemical cleaning agents such
as white spirit or stain remover short-
ly before. Textiles treated in this way
must fi rst be aired out until they are
dry.
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Never try to open the loading door
with force whilst a cycle is in progress
or once a cycle has ended. Only open
the loading door once it has been re-
leased automatically.
Improper cleaning of the appliance can
cause damage.
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Never use harsh, granular, soda, acid,
solvent-based or abrasive cleaners.
They can damage the surfaces or
make the rubber sleeve brittle and
fragile. All-purpose cleaners with a
neutral pH are recommended.
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Do not use pointed, sharp or angular
objects for cleaning the rubber sleeve.
They can make the rubber sleeve
leaky.
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Check and clean fi lters and gaskets
regularly.
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Replace defect fi lters and gaskets im-
mediately. Never operate the appli-
ance without fi lters and gaskets.