Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of your safety.You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance
Installation
●This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
●Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased it.
●For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
●Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified and competent person.
●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
●The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic components.
●Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) 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.
●Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves.
●When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an open door can be a hazard.
●Do not sit or stand on the open door.
●Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use.
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.
●Ensure the packaging materials for this appliance are kept away from children so as to prevent the risk of injury or suffocation.
●The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from your dishwasher when the door is open.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.
Maintenance and cleaning
●For information on maitenance and cleaning your dishwasher see page 23 of this Instruction manual.
Service
●This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
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, especially during the washing phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops.
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