Samsung Q1457(T/S/V), Q1657(T/S/V) Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

Congratulations on your purchase of this Samsung washing machine. These Owner's

Instructions contain valuable information on the installation, use, and care of this appliance.

Please take the time to read these instructions so that you can take full advantage of the

washing machine's features and enjoy this appliance for many years to come.

•Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags,

polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.

•The appliance is designed for home use only.

•Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualified technicians,

observing the manufacturer's instructions (see "Installing the Washing Machine" on

page 2) and local safety regulations.

•All packaging and shipping bolts must be removed before the appliance is used. Serious

damage may occur if they are not removed. See "Removing the shipping bolts" on page 3.

•Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes.

See "Washing for the first time" on page7

•Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from the electrical

outlet.

•Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.

Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause

extensive damage to the appliance.

•Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.

•Before you open the door of the appliance, check that the water has drained. Do not

open the door if you can still see water.

•Never allow pets and children to play on or in the appliance. It may cause injury or

suffocate them.

•The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Never touch on the glass

door while it is in use.

•Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs made by inexperienced or

unqualified persons may cause injury and/or make more serious repairs to the

appliance necessary.

•If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or

its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

•This appliance should only be serviced by our authorized service center, and only rated

spare parts should be used.

•This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they

have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the

appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

•To use this appliance safely, the user should become familiar with the instructions for

operation of the appliance and always take extra care when using it.

•If the appliance needs an extension cord, make sure to keep it from water. Also, the

extension cord shall be rated one and suitable for the appliance.

•This appliance should be positioned to be accessible to the power plug, the water supply

tabs and the drain pipes.