Beko QWM84 user manual Important instructions for safety and environment, General safety

1Important instructions for safety and environment

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

1.1 General safety

•This product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully developed or who lack experience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe usage of the product and the risks it brings out. Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and maintenance works should not be performed by children unless they are supervised by someone.

•Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Otherwise, lack of airflow beneath the machine will cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause problems with your product.

•If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the Authorized Service Agent. There is the risk of electric shock!

•This product is designed to resume operating in the event of powering on after a power interruption. If you wish to cancel the programme, see "Cancelling the programme" section.

•Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 13 A fuse. Do not neglect to have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

•The water supply and draining hoses must be securely fastened and remain undamaged. Otherwise, there is the risk of water leakage.

•Never open the loading door or remove the filter while there is still water in the drum. Otherwise, risk of flooding and injury from hot water will occur.

•Do not force open the locked loading door. The loading door will be ready to open just a few minutes after the washing cycle comes to an end. In case of forcing the loading door to open, the door and the lock mechanism may get damaged.

•Unplug the product when not in use.

•Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of electric shock!

•Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.

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