User Manual
04
Safety Instructions
CONDITIONS OF USE
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as farm houses or by clients
in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and other
residential type environments.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions.
• The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect
installation and use causes injuries and damages.
• Always keep the instructions with your appliance for
future reference.
WARNING:
To prevent any damages to your and others’
life or property, you have to follow the safety notes.
WARNING:
Caution, risk of fire!
CHILDREN & VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY
WARNING:
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a
person who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the
appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance
is flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.
• Always remove the plug and turn off the water supply to
the appliance after every use.
• Sharp and rigid items such as coins, nails and screws
may cause serious damage to this appliance- always
ensure pockets of clothing are empty.
• Always ensure that the drum has drained all water
before opening the appliance door. If water is visible, do
not open the appliance door.
• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side,
where the appliance door cannot be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the appliance
because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
• Always move the appliance vertically.
• The rear surface of the appliance must be put against
the wall.
• This appliance should not be installed in a bathroom or
similar wet rooms, as well as rooms with explosive or
caustic gases.
• Washing machines with a single water inlet and should
only be connected to the cold water supply outlet.
Models featuring two inlet valves can be connected to
both the hot and cold water outlets.
• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below
the kitchen counter with correct space.
• When the appliance is put in its permanent position,
check if it is fully level with the aid of a spirit level. If it is
not, adjust the feet until it is.