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 16 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.

Use detergents, softeners and supplements suitable for automatic washing machines only.

Follow the instructions on the textile tags and on the detergent package.

The product must be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repairing procedures.

Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried out by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, after sales service or a similarly qualified

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person (preferably an electrician) or someone designated by the importer in order to avoid possible risks.

1.2 Intended use

This product has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use.

The product must only be used for washing and rinsing of laundry that are marked accordingly.

The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from incorrect usage or transportation.

1.3 Children's safety

Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep packaging materials in a safe place away from reach of the children.

Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from the product when it is in use. Do not let them to tamper with the product. Use child lock to prevent children from intervening with the product.

Do not forget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located.

Store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the children by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent package.

1.4 Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

1.5 Disposing of the waste product

This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Therefore, do not dispose the product with normal domestic waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn the nearest collection point. Help protect the environment and natural resources by recycling used products. For children's safety, cut the power cable and break the locking mechanism of the loading door so that it will be non-functional before disposing of the product.

1.6 Compliance with WEEE Directive

This appliance’s packaging material is

recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the municipal

receptacles provided for this purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount of

recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances that should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling

organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your home. We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.

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