Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
Children younger than 8 should be kept away from the appliance and the connection cable.
Keep all packaging materials used (bag, pieces of polystyrene etc.) out of reach of children.
Make sure that children do not climb into the appliance or place objects inside it.
Make sure that children do not climb onto the appliance.
Children under 3 years of age must be supervised at all times when in the vicinity of the appli-
ance.
Supervise children and small animals in the vicinity of the washing machine at all times.
3.1. General safety instructions
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock!
There is a risk of injury from electric shock.
Before using for the first time and after each use, check the washing machine and the mains ca-
ble (10) for damage.
Only connect the washing machine to a power socket with a properly installed protective con-
ductor (earthing) system. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any
doubt, please have the wiring system of the building tested by a qualified electrician.
The appliance may only be installed by an authorised professional. The manufacturer is not lia-
ble for damage resulting from improper setup or incorrect installation by unauthorised persons.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by a missing or inadequate
earthing system.
The local mains voltage must match the voltage stated in the technical specifications for the ap-
pliance.
The power socket must be easily accessible so that you can unplug the appliance from the mains
quickly if necessary.
Do not, under any circumstances, make any unauthorised modifications to the appliance or try
to open a component and/or repair it yourself. Improper repairs may result in unforeseeable
dangers for the user, for which the manufacturer accepts no liability.
Repairs must only be carried out by an authorised specialist, otherwise no warranty claim can
be made in the event of consequential damage.
Do not use the washing machine if you notice that it, or its mains cable (10), is damaged.
Contact our Service Centre without delay if the appliance has been damaged during transport.
Make sure that the power cable is undamaged and does not run underneath the appliance or
over any sharp edges.
If the mains cable (10) of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
(or relevant customer service) or other suitably qualified person. This is to avoid hazards.
Only install the appliance in a protected dry room.
Do not use an extension cable.
The appliance is switched off by turning the programme selector (2) to the (OFF) position. It
only ceases to be live when you pull the plug out of the socket. The socket must be easily acces-
sible at all times.
Do not expose the appliance to extreme conditions. Avoid:
− high humidity or wet conditions
− extremely high or low temperatures
− direct sunlight
− naked flames.
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