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Safety Instructions
Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully.
Warning
Issues which could cause death or serious injury
General safety
Installation
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Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance.
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This could cause malfunction,
fi
re, electric shock or injury.
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For repair, please contact your local service center.
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Do not put
fi
re sources or anything in
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ammable in or near the washing
machine (gas, diesel, petrol, thinner, alcohol or clothes stained with
these substances).
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This could cause an explosion or
fi
re.
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Do not pour water on the machine when it is running.
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This could cause an electric shock.
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Do not climb on the washing machine.
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This may cause injury.
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Do not put heavy objects on the washing machine.
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This may damage the surface of the worktop.
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It is a malfunction if the drum is still rotating when the door is open. In this
case never touch the drum nor laundry inside and stop using the washing
machine immediately, and contact your local service center for repair.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction on how to use the appliance safely.
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The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer’s
dealer or service agent.
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If the installation, test run and inspection of the appliance are not carried
out following the installation method outlined in these instructions, the
manufacturer is not liable for any accident or damage caused.
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Do not install in a damp place such as a bathroom or a place exposed to rain.
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Risk of
fi
re, electric shock, current leakage or product damage.
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Do not install on a board with castors or an unstable surface.
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This may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration.
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Do not use a plug adapter to convert 3 pins to 2 pins.
(The washing machine must be grounded)
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This could cause an electric shock.
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The opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing
machine is installed on a carpet
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oor.
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If the washing machine is to be connected to the water mains, please
use new water supply hose.
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Do not insert the plug with a wet hand.
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This could cause an electric shock.
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Use the rated mains voltage and do not connect another plug at the
same socket.
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Using the washing machine plug together with other electrical
systems may cause overheating in the plug and result in
fi
re.
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When removing the worktop to install the washing machine under a
counter, use a separately sold upper plate. (Part No. BD-W80MV 150)
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Clean off all the dust on the plug.
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A dirty or dusty plug may cause a
fi
re.
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Do not use an electric socket or connection which is damaged or loose.
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This could cause an electric shock or a short circuit which may start
fi
re.
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Do not mark, cut, modify, bend or fold the power cable.
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A damaged power cable could cause
fi
re or an electric shock.
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Do not use a mains plug adaptor or an extension cable.
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This could cause overheating which may cause a
fi
re.
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If the power supply plug is damaged, it must only be replaced by
the authorized service agent or repairing shops appointed by the
manufacturer in order to avoid a hazard.
Power source
and cable
