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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
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Verify that the washing machine is grounded.
To prevent electric shock, when grounding the
equipment, use metal tubes.
Never user gas pipes or telephones lines for the
grounding connections as there is danger of
explosion or overvoltage due
to atmospheric discharge.
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During spinning do not place
hands in the drum.
As the drum is spinning at a
very high speed, the rotating
parts may injure your hands.
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Place the clothes in the
washing machine distributing
them uniformly.
If the clothes are not well distributed, there may
be noise and vibration.
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Do not use excessively hot water. (50°C or
higher).
The plastic parts may suffer deformation or
damage. In addition, the clothes may suffer
damage or color loss.
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Check the pockets before washing.
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Do not press the control panel with a sharp
object.
The result may be damage to the panel or
malfunctioning.
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If the power supply cable is damaged,
the technical service, specially
designated by the manufacturer, shall
replace it, as the process requires
special tooling.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors close to this or
any other appliance.
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To relief pressure on hoses and valves and
minimize leaks, if a hose or valve breaks or is
damaged, close the water inlet cock each
time that the washing machine is not in use.
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Never operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled or
contains broken or missing parts, including a
damaged cable or key.
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To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning action, unplugged the equipment
from the socket or disconnect the appliance
from the distribution panel by removing the
fuse or disconnecting the circuit switcher.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injuries, when using your
machine follow the basic cautions, included in the following sections.
CAUTION
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To prevent risks, If the electric plug cable is damaged, ask the manufacturer, service center or authorized
and trained personnel to replace it .
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