Important Safety Instructions - Defy DTL151 User Manual

Important safety instructions

General safety
This washing machine is not
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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 the use of the
washing machine by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised
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to ensure that they do not play
with the washing machine.
Never place the washing
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machine on a carpeted floor.
Lack of airflow beneath the
machine could cause
overheating.
In case of a malfunction or
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maintenance work, disconnect
the washing machine from the
electrical mains immediately.
Repairs must only be made by
a qualified technician.
Before washing, check all
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clothes for loose buttons and
tears. Check pockets for coins ,
pins or other small articles.
Close zips and fasteners. Wash
small articles inside a pillow
case.
Do not connect the valve to the
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hot water supply if the product
is intended to be connected to
the cold water supply only.
Do not connect the cold water
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valve to the hot water supply if
the product incorporates two
valves. The red is for hot water
and the blue is for cold water.
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Do not wash clothes stained
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with or soaked in petrol,
thinners, kerosene, vegetable
oil or any other flammable
liquids. Nor should any of these
liquids be added to the wash
water as they constitute a fire
hazard or there may be a risk
of an explosion.
Only use the machine for
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washing fabrics. Do not attempt
to wash plastic leather or
fibreglass. Sort and separate
clothes by fabric, colour and
degree of dirt.
Use detergents, softeners and
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supplements suitable for top
loading automatic washing
machines only.
Always unplug the machine
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from the wall socket when it
requires cleaning or service.
Only permit qualified persons to
repair or install parts in the
washer.
Do not use water which is
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hotter than 50 degrees Celsius
as this may deform plastic parts
of the machine. which could
result in injury, electric shock or
water leakage.
The water supply and draining
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hoses must be securely
fastened and remain
undamaged to prevent water
leakage.
Check the water supply hose
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connection by turning on the
water before washing and
ensure there is no water
leakage.
Follow the instructions on the
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textile tags and on the
detergent package.