Maintenance and cleaning
●Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal.
●For information on maintenance and cleaning your washing machine see page 26 of this instruction manual.
Service
●This product should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.
Ecological hints
To save water and energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these hints:
●Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).
●The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded.
●With adequate
●Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.
●Try to load the maximum drying capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical.
●Save energy and reduce drying time by ensuring the laundry load has been thoroughly spun before attempting to machine dry.
●Materials marked with the symbol 
are recyclable.
●Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for
●When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door lock device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside.
●Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Environmental information
The symbol 
on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
WARNING:
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
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