Operating instructions
Safety of children
•Packaging materials (e.g. sheet and Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of asphyxiation! Keep packaging materials at a safe distance from children.
•Children are often unable to recognise the dangers involved with electrical appliances. Provide for proper supervision during operation, and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – the danger exists that a child might lock itself into the appliance.
•Make certain that children or small animals do not climb into the drum of the washing machine.
•If the washing machine needs to be disposed of, remove the mains plug, destroy the door lock, cut off the electrical cable and dispose of the plug and remaining cable separately. In this way children are pre- vented from locking themselves in and are not exposed life threaten- ing danger.
General safety
•Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by trained personnel. Improper repairs can lead to extreme danger. If repairs are required, contact our customer service department or your author- ised dealer.
•Never place the washing machine into operation if the power cable is damaged or the control panel, the countertop or the base are dam- aged to such an extent that the inside of the machine is accessible.
•Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and servicing. In addition, pull out the mains plug or – in the case of per- manent connection – pull the circuit breaker, or completely remove screw type fuses.
•Never remove the mains plug by pulling on the cable. Always grip the plug.
•Octopus plugs, couplings and extension cables may not be used. Dan- ger of overheating!
•Do not clean the washing machine with a jet stream of water. Danger of electrical shock!
•When high temperature washing programs are selected, the glass in the
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