●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.
Maintenance and cleaning
●For information on maintenance and cleaning your washing machine see pages 23 - 24 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.
Environmental information
●After unpacking please dispose of packaging with due regard to safety and the environment.
●Materials marked with the symbol 
are recyclable.
●Check with your local Council or to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling this appliance.
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.
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.
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