• Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
• Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials un-
der the appliance to compensate for any unevenness
in the floor.
• If the appliance is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely
under the appliance.
• Check that the appliance does not touch the wall or
other kitchen units.
• This appliance must be connected to a cold water sup-
ply.
• Do not use the hose from your previous appliance to
connect to water supply. Always use the hose sup-
plied with the appliance.
• The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too
short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will
have to purchase a new, longer hose specially de-
signed for this type of use.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from
hoses and their connections after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to
frost, please read the “Frost precaution” chapter. Man-
ufacturer decline any responsibility for freezing dam-
ages.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or com-
petent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must
not be used for purposes other than those for which
it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the "Washing Pro-
gramme Chart".
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras
must NOT be machine washed.
• The detergent dispenser drawer is provided with an
insert for liquid detergent. Do not use the insert down-
wards for gelatinous detergents, with programmes in-
cluding prewash, with the delay start option. In all
these cases you can use metering balls or sachets
provided with the detergent, Take out the metering
aid at the end of the washing cycle.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile pe-
troleum products should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be tak-
en to ensure that the fluid is removed from the gar-
ment before placing in the appliance.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable,
the control panel, the working surface or the base are
damaged so that the inside of the appliance is acces-
sible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowl-
edge unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, poly-
styrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suf-
focation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb inside
the drum. To prevent children and pets becoming trap-
ped inside the drum this appliance incorporates a spe-
cial feature.
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