1 Safety instructions
The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to famil- iarise you with the following safety instructions:
General safety
•Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified personnel. As a result of incorrect repairs considerable dangers for the user may result. Please contact our customer service department or an authorised AEG dealer in the event of repairs being necessary.
•Never start the washing machine if the mains flex is damaged or the control panel, work top or base area are so damaged that the inside of the washing machine is accessible.
•Switch off the washing machine before carrying out any cleaning, care and maintenance work! You can make totally sure by pulling the mains plug out of the socket or - if permanently connected – by switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the plug fuse right out.
•Multiway plugs, joints and extension cables must not be used. There is risk of overheating!
•Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the actual plug.
•Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet – danger of an electric shock!
•During washing programs at a high temperature, the glass of the door heats up. Do not touch!
•Allow the suds to cool down before cleaning the pump or carrying out emergency emptying.
•Small animals can nibble at power cables and water hoses. Electric shock hazard and danger of damages from water!
Installation, connection and initial operation
•Please follow the separate Installation and connection instructions.
•Run the first washing cycle without washing (
/Cottons 95, with half the amount of washing powder) to remove residues on the drum and suds container caused during production.
•If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing tempera- tures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature before starting it.
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