Child Safety
•Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
•Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure that they are properly super- vised during operation and never allow children to play with the washing machine
•Ensure that children or small animals do not climb into the washing machine's drum.
•When disposing of washing machines pull out the mains plug, destroy the door lock, cut off the electrical supply lead and dispose of the plug and remaining cable. This means that playing children cannot shut themselves in and cannot encounter a potentially lethal hazard.
General Safety
•Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
•Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing inter- nal components to be accessible.
•Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
•If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and shut off the tap.
•Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
•Adapters and extension cables must not be used. There is a danger of overheating!
•Do not clean the washing machine with a water jet. There is a danger of electrical shock!
•During high temperature wash programmes, the glass of the door may become hot. Do not touch!
•Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carry- ing out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency.
•Small animals/pets can chew on power cables and water hoses. This can cause the danger of an electrical shock to the animal and water damage to the appliance and property. Keep small animals away from the appliance.
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