Safety Notes, Servicing & Serial Number Information - Indesit HOTPOINT HVL200UK Service Information

SAFETY NOTES & GENERAL SERVICING ADVICE
1. This manual is NOT intended as a comprehensive repair/maintenance guide to the appliance.
2. It should ONLY be used by suitably qualified persons having technical competence applicable
product knowledge and suitable tools and test equipment.
3. Servicing of electrical appliances must be undertaken with the appliance disconnected
(unplugged) from the electrical supply.
4. Servicing must be preceded by Earth Continuity, Earth Resistance and Insulation Resistance
checks.
5. Personal safety precautions must be taken to protect against accidents caused by sharp edges
on metal and plastic parts.
6. After servicing the appliance must be rechecked for Electrical Safety. In the case of appliances
which are connected to a water supply (i.e.: Washing Machines, Dishwashers & Food Centres
etc.) checks must be made for leaks from seals gaskets and pipe work and rectification carried
out where necessary.
7. It can be dangerous to attempt 'DIY' repairs / maintenance on complex equipment and the
Company recommends that any problem with the appliance is referred to its own Service
Organisation.
8. Whilst the Company has endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of the data within this publication
they cannot hold themselves responsible for any inconvenience or loss occasioned by any error
within.
SERIAL NUMBER / INDUSTRIAL CODE EXPLANATION
Serial Number Example
3 10 02 0895
Industrial Code Example
37 24455 0010
Four remaining digits = Build number that day 895
Third two digits = Day of manufacture 2
Second two digits = Month of manufacture October
First digit = Year of manufacture 2003
Last four digits = 0000 original production
Other numbers denote major production changes
Second five digits = COMMERCIAL CODE*
* Vital for correct model information and system identification
First two digits = Factory of origin
nd
of month
2
th
built