Cautions And Advice - Taurus TLV 5555 Manual

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5- Cautions and advice

In order to get maximum satisfaction and performance from this appliance, it is important
to follow the instructions indicated below:
- This washing machine is exclusively for domestic use.
- Select the clothes load correctly (section 3.3) and choose the appropriate programme (section 8).
- Before starting to operate the machine, it must be released from its blocking (section 2.1).
- Before opening the door, check that there is no water in the machine and the pilot light is off.
- Plug the power supply plug into a socket with an EARTH CONNECTION and at the correct voltage.
- Put in the washing products in the right proportion and the right compartment (section 3.2).
- Small garments, such as socks, belts, etc. are best put inside a bag to avoid them being lost.
- Before putting clothes into the washing machine, make sure that there is nothing in the
pockets (coins, buttons, clips, etc.) and that zips are undone.
- If your machine has a filter, you should periodically check it is clean (sec. 4.1).
- The interior of the washing machine should be handled by specialist only.
- After each wash,leave the door ajar to prevent the rubber seal from becoming misshapen.
- When the clothes to be washed are heavily soiled or splattered with mud, it is advisable
to run a program with prewash.
- Always put the machine on full, to save energy.
- When the machine is installed, or after a long time without it being used, it is advisable
to run a wash program with the machine empty, to eliminate any rusty water in the tubes.
- For washer-dryers, do not use the dryer function if the clothes have been treated with
any non-aqueous solution.
- Also for washer-dryers,do not use the dryer function for items containing spongey rubber
or similar elastomer materials.
- The dryer must be installed in a well-ventilated place, awway from the influence of gases
from other appliances and from defective installations.
- The lower ventilation, between the floor and the base of the machine, must not be
obstructed (by carpet, cloths, etc.).
If the event any doubts or anomalies which arise, ring the TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
SERVICE, but first, make the following checks:
a) The machine is not working. Check that:
- The door is properly closed.
- The fuses are not brown and the automatic cutout has not been triped.
- The programmer control button P (or the push-button X) is not in the STOP position.
b) The machine is not filling with water. Check that:
- The tap is open and the pressure is suff icient.
- The electrovalve f ilter is not clogged (Section 4.2).
- The f illing hose is not kinked.
c) The machine will not drain or spin.Check that:
- The drainage hose is not kinked.
- The drainage pump f ilter is not clogged.
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