1 Important instructions for safety and environment
This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of perso-
nal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any
warranty.
1.1 General safety
• This product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons
whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully developed or who
lack experience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or trained on
the safe usage of the product and the risks it brings out. Children must not play
with the product. Cleaning and maintenance works should not be performed by
children unless they are supervised by someone. Children of less than 3 years
should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Otherwise, lack of airflow
beneath the machine will cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause pro-
blems with your product.
• If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the
Authorized Service Agent. There is the risk of electric shock!
• This product is designed to resume operating in the event of powering on after
a power interruption. If you wish to cancel the programme, see "Cancelling the
programme" section.
• Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 16 A fuse. Do not ne-
glect to have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. Our com-
pany shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used
without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.
• The water supply and draining hoses must be securely fastened and remain un-
damaged. Otherwise, there is the risk of water leakage.
• Never open the loading door or remove the filter while there is still water in the
drum. Otherwise, risk of flooding and injury from hot water will occur.
• Do not force open the locked loading door. The loading door will be ready to open
just a few minutes after the washing cycle comes to an end. In case of forcing
the loading door to open, the door and the lock mechanism may get damaged.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of
electric shock!
• Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling on the cable,
always pull out by grabbing the plug.
• Use detergents, softeners and supplements suitable for automatic washing ma-
chines only.
• Follow the instructions on the textile tags and on the detergent package.
• The product must be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning and
repairing procedures.
• Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried out by the
Authorized Service Agent. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that
may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.
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