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Do not let children or the infirm use this washing machine without proper supervision. Do not let children
climb in or onto the appliance.
• This may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washing machine while it is operating.
• This may result in injury.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out
of the outlet.
• Damage to the power cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
• Do not use a fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than a standard fuse.
• When the appliance needs to be repaired or reinstalled, contact your nearest service centre.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
If the water supply hose comes loose from the Water tap and floods the appliance, unplug the power plug.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder
or lightning storm.
• Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION: Usage CAUTIONS
When the washing machine is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food waste, etc.,
unplug the power plug and clean the washing machine using a damp, soft cloth.
• Failure to do so may result in discolouration, deformation, damage, or rust.
The front glass may be broken by a strong impact. Take care when using the washing machine.
• If the glass is broken, it may result in injury.
After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open the water tap slowly.
Open the water tap slowly after a long period of non-use.
• The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may damage a product part or result in a
water leak.
If a draining error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
• If the washing machine is used when it is flooded because of a draining problem, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Insert the laundry into the washing machine completely so that the laundry does not get caught in the
door.
• If laundry gets caught in the door, it may result in damage to the laundry or the washing machine, or
result in a water leak.
Turn the water supply off when the washing machine is not being used.
Ensure that the screws on the water supply hose connector are properly tightened.
• Failure to do so may result in property damage or injury.
Ensure that the rubber seal and front door glass are not contaminated by a foreign substance (e.g. waste,
thread, hair, etc.).
• If a foreign substance is caught in the door or the door is not completely closed, it may cause a water
leak.
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