Operating instructions

… Safety precautions
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Note on use
䡲 If the drain hose leads into a sink (wash trough), check that it is fastened securely.
Make sure that the water can drain off fast enough. Flooding hazard!
䡲 From time to time, check the drain hose for tears, kinks, twists, bends etc.
䡲 Do not use the appliance if visibly damaged or if the inlet pipes are damaged.
Contact Customer Services.
䡲 If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the electricity supply
immediately.
䡲 Keep animals away from the appliance.
䡲 To protect your washing, follow the fabric care symbols and the hints and advice
in the 'Washing tips' section.
䡲 Do not use solvents (e. g. turpentine, benzine) instead of, or in addition to, water,
washing detergent or additives in your appliance. Fire or explosion hazard!
䡲 Only use water softener, dye/bleach or other additives expressly recommended
by the manufacturer for use in the appliance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
carefully.
䡲 Store washing detergents, washing additives and other additives in a cool, dry
place. Lumpy washing detergent can cause problems. Keep all washing deter-
gents and additives out of the reach of children.
䡲 Before closing the appliance door and starting a programme, ensure that there are
no foreign objects or pets in the washing drum, detergent dispenser drawer or for-
eign body trap. Foreign objects such as coins, nails, paper clips etc. can damage
parts of the appliance, as well as the washing.
䡲 After you have finished washing, always turn off the water tap before switching off
the electricity by turning off the wall switch or pulling out the mains plug. Never
pull the mains plug out by the cable.
Do not use the pivoting operating panel to lift or move the
appliance.