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Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section
in instructions.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does
not stand on the electrical supply cable.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
Child Safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
• Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before
use.
• The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
appliance whilst it is in operation.
• Keep all packaging well away from children.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the
remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to
prevent children from becoming trapped inside while
playing
Use
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.
• Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section
in the instruction book.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed.
If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the
garment before placing in the machine.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts
etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for
such items to slip down between the tub and the
inner drum.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer
to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.
• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in
large commercial machines because of their bulk,
please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes
to preserve the door seal.
• For information on maintenance and cleaning your
washing machine see page 23 of this Instruction
manual.
Service
• This product should only be repaired or serviced by
an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.
Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before use or
installation by a qualified person.
If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased
the appliance.
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