Warnings
These warnings are for the safety of you and others around you.
Please read these points carefully before installing and using your ap- pliance. Thank you for your atten- tion.
Keep this user manual with your ap- pliance. If the appliance is sold or gi- ven to another person, please make sure this user manual is included. This way, the new user will have the relevant operating instructions and warnings.
General safety
•Do not modify or attempt to modify this appliance. This would put your- self in danger.
•Ensure that all coins, safety pins, brooches, screws etc have been removed before starting a washing programme. If left in washing, they can seriously damage the appliance.
•Use the amount of detergent recom- mended in the paragraph “Using the right amount of detergent”.
•Put small items together (socks, belts etc.) in a small linen bag or pillow case.
•Unplug and close inlet hose tap after using appliance.
•Always disconnect the power supply from the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.
•Do not machine wash clothes with ribbing, unfinished or torn material.
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Installation
•Unpack or ask for the appliance to be unpacked immediately upon deli- very. Check the outside of the appliance is not damaged in any way. Report all transit damage to your retailer.
•Remove all transit bolts and packa- ging before installing the appliance.
•Connection to the water supply must be carried out by a qualified plumber.
•If your domestic electrical circuit needs adapting to allow the appliance to be plugged in, use a qualified electrician.
•Ensure that, after installation, the power cable is not trapped under the appliance.
•If the appliance is installed on carpe- ted floor, ensure that the carpet does not obstruct any ventilation ducts located at the base of the appliance.
•The appliance must be equipped with an earthed power plug which conforms to regulations.
•Before connecting your appliance to the power supply, carefully read the instructions in the chapter entitled “Electrical connection”.
•Replacing the power cable should only be carried out by an authorised service engineer.
•The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from incorrect installation.