
Safety instructions
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When properly cared for, your new appliance has
been designed to be safe and reliable. Read and
understand all safety instructions before using the
appliance. Keep them nearby for future reference.
These safety instructions will reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, serious injury or death to persons.
When using the appliance, basic safety instructions
must be followed, including those in the following
pages. The manufacturer declines any liability for
failure to observe these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect
setting of controls.
PERMITTED USE
1This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed &
breakfast and other residential environments.
1Children from 8 years old and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
can use this appliance only if they are supervised or
have been given instructions on safe use and
understand the hazards involved.
1This appliance is not for professional use. Do not
use the appliance outdoors.
1Do not load the appliance above the maximum
capacity (kg of dry cloth) indicated in the table of
wash cycle.
1The appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external switching device, such as a
timer, or separate remote controlled system.
1Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline,
dry cleaning solvents, and other flammable or
explosive substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
1Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
1Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be
used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
1Do not machine wash fiberglass materials (such as
curtains and windows coverings that use fiberglass
materials). Small particles may remain in the washer
and stick to fabrics in subsequent wash loads
causing skin irritation.
1Remove all objects from packets such as lighters
and matches.
1Make sure there is no water in the drum before
opening the door.
1Never wash the carpet in the appliance.
1Exercise caution when pumping out hot detergent
solution.
1Do not fill water during washing cycle manually.
1Please close the loading door correctly, if it is
difficult to close it, please check if the laundry is
caught in the door.
1Water may reach very high temperatures during
the wash cycle.
1Do not temper with the controls.
1Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.
1Do not allow anyone to climb, lean or hang on any
part of the appliance including any protruding
components such as the appliance door or a pullout
shelf.
1Never put small appliance, such as microwave
oven; and/or jar cooker, on the machine.
1Keep the machine away from the flaming
equipment, such as candle; cooking stove; liquefied
gas container etc.
1Never put the pressure containers on the
machine.
1Always follow the fabric care instructions
recommended by clothing manufacturer.
1Check the water inlet hose connections on a
regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not
leaking.
1Do not operate the appliance if parts are missing
or broken.
1Do not operate the appliance until you are sure
that:
The appliance has been installed according to the
installation instructions.
All water, drain, power and grounding
connections are in compliance with all local
regulations and/or other applicable regulations
and requirements.