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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)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.
T)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 the detergent in the dispenser compartments.
–Select programme by turning the programme knob.
–Select any function buttons required and then press the START/PAUSE button. The button functions are selected when the button neon is lit.
After washing
–Wait about two minutes for the door locking device to disengage. The door locked neon will go out
–Switch off the washing machine by turning the programme knob to the “OFF” position
–Open the door and remove the laundry
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