User Manual

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Electrical connection: During installation, the power cord must not be excessively or
dangerously bent or flattened. The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Misuse: Improper installation or faulty use may result in the risk of fire, electric shock
and/or injury. We accept no liability for any eventual damages or injury caused by
improper installation, misuse or noncompliance with these instructions.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor domestic use only, which
includes use in households, staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, in farm houses and
in other working environments, use by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast
establishments, and in areas for communal use in blocks of flats and other residential
type environments. It is NOT suitable for commercial or industrial use.
• Intended purpose: This washing machine is designed for washing domestic
quantities of textiles suitable for machine-washing. Do not use the machine for
anything other than its intended purpose, and only use it as described in this manual.
• No outdoor use: Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
• Usage restriction: 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 concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children: Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Close
supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not
allow children (or anyone else) to climb up and sit on top of the washing machine.
• Handling: Handle the washing machine with care. Do not place or store flammable
items or heavy objects on top of the machine. Do not sit on the top cover.
• Door handling: Handle the door with care. Do not lean against the machine door.
Do not let children swing from the door. Do not close the door with excessive force.
If you find it difficult to close the door, please check and ensure that the clothes are
properly loaded and well distributed.
• Before loading the washing machine, make sure that:
– no young child or pet has climbed into the drum
– the water inlet hose is properly connected and the tap is turned on
– all pockets of clothing to be washed are empty. Hard, sharp objects such as coins,
safety pins, paper clips, bra wires, nails, screws or stones can cause extensive
damage to the appliance and block the pump. Any damage or malfunction
resulting from foreign objects is not covered by your warranty and may lead to
expensive repairs.
• Do NOT wash the following items in the washing machine:
– rain jackets, raincoats, fishing coats and similar waterproof clothes or covers
– carpets or floor rugs
– underwire bras (damage to the appliance can result if metal reinforcements come
loose during the washing cycle).