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General safety guidelines and warnings
This appliance complies with current safety
standards in the sector.
Points to bear in mind before operating the
appliance:
! Read these instructions carefully before
operating the appliance. They contain
important information and advice relating to
the installation, use and safety of the
appliance.
! Keep the instructions for using the appliance
for future reference and/or any possible
future owner.
! Set up the appliance according to the
assembly instructions. Remove the
transport securing devices and keep them.
! Do not connect any appliance with visible
signs of damage or flaws to the mains. If in
doubt, you should contact the Technical AsĆ
sistance Service or the distributor where the
appliance was acquired.
! If the power cable is damaged, it should be
replaced with a special one supplied by the
Manufacturer's Official Service.
Points to bear in mind when washing clothes:
! The appliance should only be used with cold
water from the public water supply.
! The appliance should only be used for
washing clothes suited to household
washing machines.
! Do not leave the machine unguarded if
children are present.
! Keep pets away from the machine.
! Take care when the hot water is being
emptied.
Points to note for the protection of the
appliance:
! Do not get on top of the appliance.
! Do not use the door as a support or stand on
it either.
Points to note when transporting the machine:
! Fix the transport securing devices in their
positions.
! Empty any water remaining inside the
appliance.
! Pay careful attention during transportation of
the appliance! Do not use the parts or
controls on the front to hold or lift the
appliance!
Removal and disposal of packaging
Removal and disposal of your new appliance's
packaging material
All the materials used are environmentally friendly
and can be recycled or reused.
Disposal of an old appliance
Worn-out appliances contain valuable materials
that can be recovered, if the appliance is taken to
an official recyclable waste recovery centre. AcĆ
tively contribute to the protection of the environĆ
ment by ensuring that your old appliance is disĆ
posed of in a way that respects the environment.
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This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic equipment Ć WEEE). The
guideline determines the framework for the
return and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
