Safety Information - Zanussi FL 882 Instruction Booklet

SAFETY INFORMATION

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure
that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using
the appliance.
Installation
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not
stand on the electrical cable.
¥ All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use.
Serious damage can occur to the product and to property
if this is not adhered to. See relevant sections.
¥ Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
¥ Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent
person.
¥ If your machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
¥ This product should be serviced by an authorised Zanussi
Service Centre, and only genuine Zanussi spare parts
should be used.
Child Safety
¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
¥ Pets and children have been known to climb into washing
machines. Please check your drum before use.
¥ The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
appliance whilst it is in operation.
During Use
¥ Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in
the instruction book.
¥ Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine
washed. If in doubt, consult the care label on the clothes.
¥ Only use the advised quantities of detergent and fabric
softener. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturerÕs recommendations of
quantities.
¥ Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
buttons and zips are fastened.
¥ Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such
as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine washed.
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¥ Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
¥ The users should always check that they have not left
their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their
clothing.
¥ Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts,
etc. in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for
such items to slip down between the tub and the inner
drum.
¥ As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed in
large commercial machines because of their bulk, please
check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in
a domestic machine.
¥ Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
placing in the machine.
¥ Always look through the glass door to check if water has
drained before opening the door. If water is present do
not open the door before draining the water. If in doubt,
refer to your instruction book.
¥ Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after
use.
¥ Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to
preserve the door seal.
¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact you local Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist
on genuine Zanussi spare parts.