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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly.
This section gives you this important information.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Electrical earth is required on this washer.
• If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
• Don’t earth to a gas pipe.
• Don’t change the power supply cord plug.
• Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure the washer is properly earthed.
For your personal safety, this washer must be earthed.
This washer is equipped with a power supply cord ‘A’ having a earthing plug ‘B’.
To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating
earthing-type wall receptacle ‘C’. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is
the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the proper
earthed wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard : Failure to follow these instructions could result in death
or serious injury.
C
B
A
Recommended earthing method
• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid
snagging other items.
Remove pin, buckles, and other hard
objects to avoid scratching the washer
interior.
• Empty pockets and pull them inside out.
• Turn down cuffs and turn synthetic knits
inside out to avoid pilling.
• Tie strings and sashes to avoid tangling.
• Treat spots and stains.
(See 'REMOVING STAINS' on page 14)
Preparing clothes for washing