may cause injury or serious malfunction- ing. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
INSTALLATION
•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
•When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
•All packing and transit bolts must be re- moved before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant sec- tion in the user manual.
•After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.
•If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to al- low air to circulate freely under the appli- ance.
•Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connec- tions after the installation.
•If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of freezing” chapter.
•Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
•Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
USE
•This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was de- signed.
•Only wash and dry fabrics which are de- signed to be machine washed or dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label
•Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.
•Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fas- tened. Avoid washing frayed or torn arti- cles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Under-
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wired bras must NOT be machine wash- ed.
•Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile clean- ing fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the ma- chine.
•As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial ma- chines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine.
•The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing.
•Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile na- ture and could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items which have been wash- ed in water or require airing.
•Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cy- cle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-
•Never pull the power supply cable to re- move the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
•Never use your new appliance if the pow- er supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are dam- aged so that the inside of the appliance is accessible.
CHILD SAFETY
•This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or in- struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.