Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
■This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
■It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
■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 instructions.
■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.
■Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
■If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
■The washing machine must be unplugged when removing the interior transit bolts. Do not plug in the appliance before finishing the removal of the transit bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where the security bolts were
Child Safety
■This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
■Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check your drum before use.
■The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation.
■Keep all packaging well away from children.
■Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
During Use
■Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
■Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in instruction book.
■Always look through the glass door to check if water has drained before opening the door.
■The user should always check that they have not left their gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing
■Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
■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.
■Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.
■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.
■Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.
■Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you
■As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine.
■Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal.
■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 Bendix Service Centre. Always insist on genuine Bendix spare parts.
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