Electrolux FIDW 41 manual Safety instructions, Disposal, Installation, Child safety

Safety instructions

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.

This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

●Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should contact your supplier.

●For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

●Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified and competent person.

●Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

●The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic components.

Child safety

●This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

●Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

●Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could even be suffocated! You should therefore keep all packaging well away from children.

●The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from your dishwasher when the door is open.

●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.

Your dishwasher in day-to-day use

●Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this dishwasher.

●Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is in operation, especially during the washing phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops.

●Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically designed for use in dishwashers.

●Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard.

●Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.

●When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an open door can be a hazard.

●Do not sit or stand on the open door.

●Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use.

●This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.

●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 Force Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:

>PE<	for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.
>PS<	for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-
	free).
>POM<	for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.

As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it from service, your should render it unserviceable before having it disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre or to your dealer who will, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose it for you.

Economical and ecological dishwashing

●Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

●Do not pre-wash under running water.

●Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the soiling on the dishes.

●Do not use more detergent, special salt and rinse aid than is recommended in these operating instructions and by the manufacturer of the respective product.

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