USING ANY ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE INVOLVES COMPLIANCE WITH
SEVERAL FUNDAMENTAL RULES.
To help you understand some of the more uncommon terms found in the manual, the definitions and
synonyms of some of the words used are provided below.
Appliance = product described in the manual (in this case, the washing machine).
User = person that:
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Is in charge of using the appliance.
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Has read and understood all pertinent parts of this manual.
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Is able to perform routine maintenance and clean the appliance.
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Is in charge of special maintenance of the appliance.
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Is qualified in the terms expressed below.
Weighing = phase of the washing cycle used to detect the weight (Kg) of the load inside the drum. This
phase consists of 2 distribution ramps without water in the tub.
Soaking
= phase of the washing cycle that helps loosen dirt or stains that are difficult to remove.
Pre-washing = phase of the washing cycle that helps loosen and remove organic dirt.
Washing = main phase of the washing cycle required to remove dirt from the fabric.
Rinse = phase of the washing cycle required to remove the detergent and suspended dirt from the fabric.
Spin = phase of the washing cycle required to remove water and detergent from the fabric.
Unroll
= final phase of the washing cycle required to detach the laundry from the drum after the final
spin.
Guard = part of an appliance used to provide protection by means of a physical barrier.
3. DEFINITIONS
In particular:
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Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or feet.
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Do not use the appliance barefoot.
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Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather agents (rain, salt, sea salt etc.).
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Do not allow children or unable persons to use the appliance without suitable surveillance.
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Do not smoke close to the appliance during use.
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Do not remove or by-pass safety devices.
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Never use direct or indirect water jets on the appliance; pay attention not to install it close to areas
where this could happen.
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Do not touch water intake pipes even when the appliance is not running.
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Do not use the appliance to wash garments that carry the "hand wash only" or relative symbol care
label.
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Do not use hypochlorite (bleach), as it may oxidise some parts of the appliance (electric, electronic,
or metallic).
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Incorrect amounts of detergent or additives during the washing cycle may reduce the durability and
performance of the appliance.
