• 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 sec-
tion in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is
not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the
worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable
against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely
under the appliance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from
hoses and their connections after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to
frost, please read the “dangers of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or com-
petent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must
not be used for purposes other than those for which
it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed or dried. Follow the instructions on
each garment label
• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing
Programme Table.
• 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.
• 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.
• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/
dried in large commercial machines because of their
bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.
• The users should always check that they have not
left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in
their clothing.
• Never tumble dry items that have had contact with
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a
volatile nature and could cause an explosion. Only
tumble dry items which have been washed in water
or require airing.
• Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in
the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used
is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to
wash-through-to-dry you should use the convention-
al detergent dispenser drawer.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug it-
self.
• Never use your new appliance if the power supply
cable, the control panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside of the appli-
ance is accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by person (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowl-
edge unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, poly-
styrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the
drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trap-
ped inside the drum this machine incorporates a
special feature.
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