• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from
hoses and their connections after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost,
please read the “dangers of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or com-
petent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must
not be used for purposes other than those for which it
was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Pro-
gramme Table.
• 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.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile pe-
troleum 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.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug
from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the
control panel, the working surface or the base are
damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is
accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by person (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowl-
edge unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, poly-
styrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suf-
focation! Keep them out of children’s reach
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the
drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trapped
inside the drum this machine incorporates a special
feature.
To activate this device, ro-
tate the button (without
pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until the
groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and
restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the
button anti-clockwise un-
til the groove is vertical.
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