8Safety information
•Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material.
•Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
•When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
•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 the user manual.
•After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
•If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely
•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 competent 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 fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
•Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.