Important Safety Instructions; General Safety - Electrolux EWF1110 Manual

Important safety instructions

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to
possible new owners of the washing machine.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
warning
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety
caution
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the washing machine
tips and information
This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the washing machine
environmental tip
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the washing
machine
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are shown below:
This symbol indicates never to do this
This symbol indicates always do this
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use,
before installing and first using the appliance, read this user
manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people using the appliance are
thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone
using it through its life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.
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General safety

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to
modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash programs the door glass
may get hot. Do not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To
avoid this, please check the drum before using.
• 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.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and
detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations of quantities.
• 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.
• Do not use your appliance to wash articles with
whalebones, material without hems or torn material.
• To avoid damaging the appliance and personal injury,
DO NOT hang on or lean against the appliance door.
• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener
containers on top of the appliance. They can damage the
finish or controls.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply
after use, cleaning and maintenance.
• This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class
1, in accordance with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 +
A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance drum light need to
be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.
• Under no circumstances you should attempt to repair the
appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on
genuine spare parts.