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Safety and warnings
General safety
■■Never place your machine on a carpet covered floor. A lack of airflow from beneath your machine may cause electrical parts to overheat.
■■Secure the drain hose into the standpipe or tub to prevent any water leakage and to allow machine to discharge water as required. Ensure that the inlet and drain hoses are not folded, squashed, or broken when the appliance is pushed into place after it is installed or cleaned.
■■There may be some water in your machine when you receive it. This is from the quality control process and is normal. It is not harmful to your machine.
■■Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents.
■■Never force open the door or use it as a step.
■■Your clothes washer is designed to continue operation in the event of a power interruption.
The cycle will resume once the power is restored. To cancel a programme, refer to the ‘Cancelling the programme’ section.
■■If damaged, the power cable should be replaced with an identical one obtained from a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer. The power cable may only be replaced by a qualified technician, in order to avoid a hazard.
■■This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the washer by a person responsible for their safety.
■■Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or climb inside the drum.
■■Keep the packaging materials out of reach of children.
First use
■■Be sure to read the Safety Warnings and Installation Instructions in this guide before first use.
■■Ensure that the cold water inlet hose has been correctly connected when installing your machine.
■■To remove any residues from the manufacturing process, we recommend running the machine through an initial Cottons 90º cycle with a
Intended use
■■This product has been designed for home use.
■■The appliance may only be used for the washing and rinsing of textiles that are marked accordingly.