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2. SAFETY WARNINGS

Attention!

These warnings are given for safety reasons.

Please read them carefully before installing and using the appliance.

This manual forms an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept intact together with the machine. Before using the appliance, carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual. Installation must be performed by a qualified technician in compliance with the regulations in force. It has been designed for domestic use and complies with EEC Directives 72/23, 89/336 (including 92/31 and 93/68) currently in force. The appliance is designed for the following purpose: washing and drying linen or fabrics declared by their manufacturers to be suitable for machine washing by means of an appropriate symbol. Any other use shall be considered improper. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for uses other than those described above.

The name plate featuring the technical data, serial number and markings is visibly positioned on the inner edge of the door. This name plate must never be removed.

Do not leaving discarded packaging materials unsupervised within the home. Separate the various packaging materials and take them to the nearest sorted waste collection centre.

The electrical and plumbing work require to install the appliance may only be performed by qualified technicians.

The appliance must be provided with an earth connection in accordance with the electrical safety regulations in force. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from failure to earth the appliance or from a defective earth connection.

If the appliance is not connected to the electrical power supply by means of a plug, it is necessary to install an isolation switch with a contact opening gap of at least 3 mm.

The plug on the power cord and the corresponding socket must be of the same type and must conform to the regulations in force. Check that the voltage and frequency of the electrical power supply match the ratings on the name plate. Avoid using adaptors or shunt connections. Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord.

The machine is only disconnected from the electrical power supply if the plug has been removed from the socket or if the general switch has been turned off. After installation, the plug must remain accessible.

The appliance must always be connected to the water supply with new hoses (supplied with the appliance). Old hoses must never be reused.

Make sure the appliance does not lie on the power cord.

Before use, make sure the tub assembly has been released (see instructions).

If the tub assembly has not been released, it may damage the appliance or adjacent furniture or appliances during the spin cycle.

The washer dryer must never be used in vehicles, on ships or planes, or in special environmental conditions such as explosive or corrosive (powder, vapour and gas) atmospheres or near explosive and/or corrosive liquids.

Do not install the washer dryer in areas subject to frosting. Frozen pipes may burst under pressure.

Make sure that the drain hose is securely attached to the basin and cannot move.

If it is not securely fitted, the repulsive force of the water may detach it from the basin and cause flooding.

When attaching the hose to the basin, make sure the water drains away rapidly and does not fill the basin up.

Do not overload the appliance.

Never use detergents containing solvents or chemicals.

These may damage the machine and form poisonous fumes.

They may also catch fire and explode.

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