• All packing and transit bolts must be re-
moved before use. Serious damage can oc-
cur to the product and to property if this is
not adhered to. See relevant section in the
user manual.
• This appliance is free standing only. DO
NOT build it in under a counter and DO NOT
remove the worktop for any reason.
• After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable against the wall.
• Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
• Never place cardboard, wood or similar ma-
terials under 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 supply.
• Do not use the hose from your previous ap-
pliance to connect to water supply. Always
use the hose supplied 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 designed for this type of use.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leak-
age from hoses and their connections after
the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location sub-
ject to frost, please read the "Frost precau-
tion" chapter. Manufacturer decline any re-
sponsibility for freezing damages.
• Any plumbing work required to install this ap-
pliance should be carried out by a qualified
plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this ap-
pliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
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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 Programme 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 downwards for gelatinous deter-
gents, with programmes including prewash,
with the delay start option. In all these cases
you can use metering balls or sachets provi-
ded with the detergent, Take out the meter-
ing aid at the end of the washing cycle.
• Garments which have been in contact with
volatile petroleum products should not be
machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids
are used, care should be taken to ensure that
the fluid is removed from the garment 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 accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge unless they have
been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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