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K)When moving the appliance never lift it by the controls, the detergent drawer, the hoses or the power cable.
To avoid damaging the door when moving the appliance never rest the door against objects e.g a trolley.
L)IMPORTANT!
If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor ensure that the ventilation through the base of the appliance is not obstructed.
M)When lifting the machine always use two people to help avoid injuries.
N)If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off, disconnect the plug from the socket, turn off the water supply and do not tamper with the appliance.
Consult GIAS Service (tel: 08705 400 600) for possible repair. Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance.
O)If the appliance’s power cable is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from GIAS Service.
P)After the machine has been installed, ensure that the mains plug and water supply valves are easily accessible.
Q)Glass fibre curtains should never be put into this machine.
R)Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of this machine.
S)Articles containing foam plastic, foam rubber and rubber like material MUST NOT be placed in the machine during the tumble drying period.
T)Always ensure that the door locked indicator neon has switched itself off before opening the door. By doing so the machine is allowed to cool down before the laundry is handled.
U)Always ensure to fit the base panel to the machine.
Quick start
Washing
–Open the door by pressing the DOOR button
–Select the laundry and put it in the machine
–Close the door
–Put detergent in the dispenser compartments. Please refer to the programme guide table within this manual.
–Select programme by turning the programme knob.
–Select any function buttons required and then press the on/off button. (The button options are selected when the buttons are pressed in.)
Drying
This should be utilised for half load conditions (maximum 2 kg). Select the
appropriate drying programme via the large programme knob ie, 
high heat
(cottons), 
low heat (synthetics). Always read the wash care label on laundry to
ensure that it is suitable for tumble drying.
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