• Do not use multiple plugs and extension cables. There is a risk of fire.
• Do not replace or change the mains cable. Contact the service centre.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and cable.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make
sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
Discard the appliance
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
3. Discard the door catch. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the appliance.
There is a risk of suffocation (only for front-loading appliances).
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Packaging materials
Recycle the materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it.
Ecological hints
To help the environment, use less water and energy, obey these instructions:
• Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil.
• Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of the detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic
system
6 Environment concerns