User manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appli-
ance, carefully read the supplied instruc-
tions. The manufacturer is not responsible if
an incorrect installation and use causes in-
juries and damages. Always keep the in-
structions with the appliance for future ref-
erence.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE
PEOPLE SAFETY
Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or
permanent disability.
• Do not let persons, children included,
with reduced physical sensory, reduced
mental functions or lack of experience
and knowledge use the appliance. They
must have supervision or instruction for
the operation of the appliance by a per-
son who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appli-
ance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the
appliance door when it is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device,
we recommend you activate it.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Before maintenance, deactivate the ap-
pliance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 6 kg
(refer to the “Programme chart” chapter).
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in or-
der to avoid a hazard.
• The operating water pressure (minimum
and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar
(0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)
• The ventilation openings in the base (if
applicable) must not be obstructed by a
carpet.
• The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using the new supplied
hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
• Do not install or use a damaged appli-
ance.
•Do not install or use the appliance where
the temperature is less than 0 °C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
• Make sure that the floor where you install
the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant
and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the ap-
pliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure that there is air circulation be-
tween the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the power
supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shock-
proof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and ex-
tension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable. Con-
tact the Service or an electrician to
change a damaged mains cable.
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