SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to reduce the risk of electrical shocks or injury when using the appliance, the basic precautions should
be observed, including the following:
READ all the instructions prior to using the appliance
and KEEP THEM in an easily accessible place for
reference in the event of doubt.
Do NOT wash clothes which have been previously
treated, washed, soaked or stained with petrol, dry
cleaning solvents, or other inflammable or explosive
substances, as these give off vapours which may catch
fire or explode.
Do NOT add petrol, dry cleaning solvents or other
inflammable substances to the washing water. These
substances give off vapours which could catch fire or
explode.
In some conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
a hot water system which has not been used for more
than two weeks. Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the hot
water system has not been used for a while, before
using the washing machine turn on all the hot water taps
and let the water run for a few minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
inflammable, do not smoke or use naked flames during
this operation.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
or over and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacities or lack of experience or knowledge,
provided they have received appropriate supervision or
training on the safe use of the appliance and they
understand the risks involved. Unsupervised children
should not perform the cleaning or maintenance tasks.
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