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• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Installation
• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant
section in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on
its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to
allow air to circulate freely
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the
“dangers of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow
the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products
should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care
should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
placing in the machine.
• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial
machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the
Safety information
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