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.
●Before installation all parts of the transportation safety devices and all packaging must be removed.The machine may otherwise be damaged.
●Before using for the firts time, ensure that the nominal voltage and type of current specified on the machine’s rating plate match the nominal voltage and type of current at the installation site.The electrical fuse required can also be found on the rating plate.
●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 electrician or competent person.
●With a permanent connections:A permanent connection may only be established by an authorised specialist electrician.
●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
●Do not install the machine in rooms at risk of frost.
●Ensure that the door of the dishwasher cannot be blocked/hampered by interior doors of the house, cabinets or other appliances.
●The dishwasher must be level when installed.
●The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic components.
Child safety
●This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
●Children can often not see the danger associated with electrical appliances. Never leave unsupervised children near the dishwasher, allow them to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
●Ensure that children and small animals cannot climb into the dishwasher’s cavity. Risk of Death! Keep the dishwasher’s door shut whenever it is not in use.
●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.
●Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives.Therefore when the appliance is to be scrapped cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.
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.
●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.
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