Safety Instructions
The safety aspects of this appliance comply with the accepted technical standards and the applicable safety regula tions. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information:
Installation
•Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
•Any plumbing work required to install this ap pliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
•Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Child Safety
•This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
•Keep all packaging well away from children.
•Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.
•Keep children away from the appliance when the door is open, and take care when closing the door not to trap childrens fingers.
Before Use
•Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged appliance. If your ap pliance is damaged contact your retailer.
•Before using your dishwasher for the first time, en sure the voltage and current rating in your home is the same as indicated on the rating plate.
During use
•Items that are contaminated by petrol paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this dishwasher.
•Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is in operation. Always turn off the appliance before opening the door.
•Only use detergent specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
•Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard.
•Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
•When finished loading or unloading close the door, as an open door can be a hazard.
•Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use.
•Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom door seal and hinge area as any exposed metal ed ges may cut if care is not taken.
•This product should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to re pair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by in experienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre.
•In the case of a fault, turn off the appliance, discon nect the appliance from the water supply and con tact your local Service Force Centre.
•Never sit or stand on the open door.
•If the power supply cable of your dishwasher is da maged, it must be replaced by a cable available from your local Service Force Centre.
•The water protection system prevents any water da maged providing:
-The dishwasher is connected to the mains sup ply.
-The dishwasher is correctly installed. Environmental Information
Packaging: All packing materials used are environmen tally friendly and reusable. The cardboard parts are made from recycled paper, and the wood parts are un treated. The plastics are marked as follows:
"PE" for polyethylene - e.g. packaging foil "PS" for polystyrene
"POM" for polyoxymenthylene
Old appliances: When disposing of an old appliance, cut off the power supply cable and remove any door catches, to prevent young children being trapped in side.
Contact your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are cycling facilities in your area.
Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.
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