IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property
damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.
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 problems 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 neglect to have the
grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. Our company 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 undamaged.
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 machines 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.
• The repairing procedures must be always carried out by Technical Assistance. Manufacturer shall
not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized
persons.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the Technical Assistance in order to avoid
possible risks.
• Place the product on a rigid, flat and level surface.
• Do not place it on a long-pile rug or similar surfaces.
• Do not place the product on a high platform or near the edge on a cascaded surface.
• Do not place the product on the power cable.
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