•Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause extensive damage to the appliance.
Do not wash clothing with large buckles, buttons or other heavy metal objects.
Sort the laundry by colour on the basis of its colorfastness and select the recommended cycle, water temperature and additional functions.
•This may result in discolouration or fabric damage.
Take care that children’s fingers are not caught in the door when you close it.
•Failure to do so may result in injury.
Critical cleaning warnings
WARNING
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
Do not use a strong acidic cleaning agent.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
•This may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, electric shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
•Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Safety information
English 13