Black+Decker BPWM16W Manual De Instrucciones página 6

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SAFETY INFORMATION
USAGE AND
MAINTENANCE CAUTIONS
1. Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of
time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
2. Keep hands and foreign objects clear of the lid and latch area when closing
the lid.
- Failing to do so may result in personal injury.
3. If the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food
waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer with a damp, soft cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.
4. The clear portion of the lid can be broken by a strong impact. Take care when
using the washer.
- If the clear portion is cracked or broken, it may result in injury.
5. After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open
the faucet slowly.
6. Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use.
- The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may result in
damage to a part or in water leakage.
7. If a drain error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
- If the washer is used when it is flooded because of a draining problem, it may
result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
8. Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer.
- This may result in injury.
9. Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that laundry does not get
caught in the lid.
- If laundry gets caught in the lid, it may result in damage to the laundry or the
washer, or result in water leakage.
10. Ensure that the faucet is turned off when the washer is not being used.
- Ensure that the water supply hose connectors are properly tightened.
- Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.
11. Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is firmly tightened
and that there is no water leaking before using the product.
- If the water supply hose connectors are loose, it may result in water leakage.
12. Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted
candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the
appliance.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
13. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
14. Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the
appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire, or
problems with the product.
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15. Do not place an object that generates an electromagnetic field near the washer.
- This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
16. Since the water drained during a high temperature wash or drying cycle is hot, do
not touch the water.
- This may result in burns or injury.
17. Do not wash, spin, or dry water-proof seats, mats, or clothing.
- Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is on the care label.
- This may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, floor, or clothing due to
abnormal vibrations.
18. Do not operate the washer when detergent dispenser is removed.
- This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage.
19. Do not insert your hand into the detergent dispenser after opening it.
- This may result in injury as your hand may be caught.
20. Do not place any non-laundry objects, such as shoes, food waste, or animals into
the washer.
- This can cause abnormal vibrations that can damage the washer, and, in the
case of pets, cause severe injury or death.
21. Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, fingernails, etc.
- This may result in electric shock or injury.
22. Do not wash laundry contaminated by oils, creams, or lotions usually found in
skincare shops or massage clinics.
- This may result in the rubber seal becoming deformed and water leakage.
23. Ensure that the water inlet pipe is connected and the tap is opened before
washing clothes.
24. Do not leave metal objects (safety pins, hair pins, etc.) or bleach in the tub for
long periods of time.
- This may cause the tub to rust.
- If rust appears on the surface of the tub, apply a neutral cleansing agent to the
surface and use a sponge to clean it. Never use a metal brush.
25. Do not use hot water from water cooling/heating devices.
- This may result in problems with the washer.
26. Do not use natural hand-washing soap in the washer.
- If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may cause problems with the
product, discoloration, rust, or bad odors.
27. Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.
- Failing to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.
- Place smaller items, such as lace socks and lingerie in the washing net.
28. Do not use hardened detergent.
- If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in water leakage.
29. Do not wash throw rugs or doormats.
- If you wash throw rugs or doormats, the sand will accumulate inside the washer.
- It may result in error such as no draining.
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