General delivery notes, Safety notes

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General delivery notes

Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:

–Instruction manual

–Guarantee card

–Blanking plug

–Inlet hoses & bracket

–Base panel

–x2 push clips

Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call the manufactures service by GIAS (tel: 08705 400 600). Please see Customer Service.

Safety notes

Note: before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance of the washing machine, please read the following safety notes.

A)Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.

B)Turn off the water supply.

C)Hoover equips all its appliances with earthing. Ensure that the mains power supply is earthed, if not, seek assistance from a qualified electrician.

D)Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are wet or damp. Do not use the appliance when bare-footed.

E)The use of adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions is not recommended.

F)Caution: water temperature can reach 90°C during the whites wash cycle and as a result the door glass may get very hot.

G)Check there is no water visible in the drum before opening the door.

H)Do not allow children or unauthorised persons to use the appliance without supervision.

I)Do not pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.

J)The appliance must not be exposed to weather conditions (rain, direct sun, etc...)