Precautions And General Recommendations - Whirlpool AWG 908 E Instructions For Use Manual

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Packing
• The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and
marked with the recycling symbol
to local regulations when disposing of packaging
material.
2.Disposing of packaging and scrapping
old washing machines
• The appliance is built from reusable materials. It
must be disposed of in compliance with current
local waste disposal regulations.
• Before scrapping, remove all detergent residues
and cut off the power cable so that the washing
machine is made unusable.
• This appliance is marked according to European
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring that this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
3.Safety Instructions
• The washing machine can only be used indoors.
• Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.
• If you want to place a dryer on top of your
washing machine, first contact our After-Sales
Service or your specialist dealer to verify if this is
possible. Placing a dryer on your washing
machine is only admitted by using an appropriate
stacking kit available through our After-Sales
Service or your specialist dealer.
• Do not leave the appliance plugged in when not
in use.
• Turn off the tap when not in use.
• Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off
the machine or disconnect it from the mains.
• Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.
• Children must not be allowed to play with the
washing machine or to climb into the drum.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• If necessary, the power cable may be replaced
with an identical one obtained from our After-
Sales Service. The power cable must only be
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replaced by a qualified technician.
• Lighters must not be left in pockets.
For washer/dryer models
• Do NOT dry items that have been washed or
treated with chemical stain removers, cooking
oil, petroleum, acetone, alcohol, petrol, paraffin,
white spirit, wax.
Remove these substances by means of a hot wash
with abundant detergent before drying.
• Do NOT dry items made from foam rubber,
latex, raincoats, waterproof fabrics, rubber
airbeds, printed objects, clothes or pillows filled
with foam rubber. These materials could melt
and damage other items in the wash or damage
the appliance.
• The use and quantities of detergent, softener and
bleach must comply with the instructions
reported on the packaging.
• Never dry unwashed items.
• WARNING!!! The final part of a drying cycle is
the cooling down phase. Consequently, never
switch off the dryer before the cycle has been
completed. Otherwise, the washing must be
taken out quickly and hung out to allow the heat
to dissipate.
4.Advice on saving energy
• To achieve the best use of energy, water,
detergent and time use the recommended
maximum load size.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosages on
the detergent packet.
• The Eco Flap - a special system in the outlet -
prevents detergent loss from the drum to avoid
detergent loss into the environment.
• Use the "Pre-wash" programme for heavily soiled
laundry only. Use a programme with no "Pre-
wash" cycle for slightly or normally soiled items;
You save on water, energy and time as a result.
• Before using the washing machine, treat laundry
with a stain remover or soak dry stained items in
water so as to avoid having to use high
temperature wash programmes.
• Save energy by using a 60° C instead of a 95° C
wash programme or a 40° C instead of a 60° C
wash programme.
• Save energy and time by selecting a high spin
speed to reduce the water content in laundry
before using a drying programme (for machines
with adjustable spin speed).
5.EC Declaration of Conformity
• The appliance conforms to the following
European Standards:
73/23/EEC Low voltage directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
93/68/EC CE Marking Directive
GB 3
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