•Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
•Store laundry detergents and additives in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach due to danger of chemical poisoning and skin irritation. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions when using laundry products.
•Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following cycles and may lead to skin irritation.
•Do not wash items stained with vegetable oil, cooking oil or petroleum. These items may contain some flammable oils after laundering and the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
•Be sure to unplug the power cable before attempting maintenance or cleaning of your appliance to minimize the risk of electric shock. Always unplug the cable by grasping the plug, not the cord.
•Do not use wet hands when plugging/unplugging the power cable.
•Check the water inlet and drain hose connections regularly for any leakage. Hoses should be replaced every 5 years.
•Do not leave the washer door open to prevent children hurt themselves by hanging on the door or going inside the drum.
•Be careful when the appliance is draining hot water. Danger of burning!
•At the end of a washing day, turn off the water faucets to prevent any leakage that may occur due to a faulty condition of the appliance.
•Check the appliance and inlet hose connections for water leakage after each use. If there is leakage, turn off the appliance and water faucets and call service.
•Do not machine wash items having large or heavy metal parts such as buttons or buckles. These items could severely damage the appliance.
•Always be sure to empty all foreign
materials from the pockets of your clothing as small items such as coins, pins etc could severely damage the appliance.
•Do not install and operate the appliance in places exposed to temperatures below freezing. Frozen water may cause severe damage by bursting hoses and pump.
•Make sure that shipping bolts are removed before you operate the washer. If service is required as a result of not removing the bolts, it will not be covered by the warranty.
•Make sure that the wash drum is empty before you load the washer.
•Do not store and use any flammable and combustible substances such as lint, paper and chemicals near the appliance.
•Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when you are using a descaling agent. Be sure that descaling agent contains rust- protective materials and rinse the washer a few times thoroughly after the descaling process (See, Descaling the washer).
•Install and operate the washer on a solid floor to prevent vibration or movement. It is not recommended to install and operate the washer on wooden floor or on a carpet.
•The rated voltage of your washer is 208/240V, so it should not be directly connected to the mains of 110/120V. A special junction box will be provided and used for the mains connection (See, Installation Instructions for Grounding Instructions and Requirements).
•If an abnormal sound is heard during the washer operation, refer to the “Troubleshooting” of this guide.
•Call service for checking any possible damage or fault if the appliance is dropped or bumped.
•The end of drain hose should not contact the discharge water in any way as this might cause siphoning of water.
•Always leave the property after checking that the wash cycle is completed and the washer is turned
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