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Installation
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
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All packing and transit bolts must be removed before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in
instructions.
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Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.
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Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not
stand on the electrical supply cable.
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If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
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The washing machine must be unplugged when
removing the interior transits bolts. Do not plug the
appliance before finishing the removal of the transit
bolts and the fixing of the caps in the holes where the
security bolts were
Child Safety
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This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
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Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before use.
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The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
appliance whilst it is in operation.
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Keep all packaging well away for children.
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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
Use
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Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
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Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in
instruction book.
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Always look through the glass door to check if water has
drained before opening the door before draining the water. If
in doubt, refer to your instruction book
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The user should always check that they have not left their
gas lighter (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing
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Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
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Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn
articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass
before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
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Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones
or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive
damage and must not be placed into the machine.
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Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
placing in the machine.
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Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in
a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items
to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.
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Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.
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As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in large
commercial machines because of their bulk, please check
with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a
domestic machine.
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Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to
preserve the door seal.
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Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact
your local Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
Zanussi spare parts.
Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
CHECK THE APPLIANCE UPON RECEPTION AND SHOULD ANY DAMAGE BE OBSERVED CALL YOUR
RETAILER BEFORE YOU MAKE IT WORK.
