Safety Instructions - Hitachi BD-120XGV Instruction Manual

Safety Instructions

This washing machine is designed for home use only.
Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully.
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This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: (IEC 60335-2-7)
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
– farm houses.
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
– bed and breakfast type environments.
– areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
Issues which could cause death or serious injury.
General safety
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Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance.
This could cause malfunction, fire, electric shock or injury.
For repair, please contact your local service center.
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Do not put fire sources or anything inflammable in or near the washing machine (gas, diesel, petrol,
thinner, alcohol or clothes stained with these substances).
This could cause an explosion or fire.
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Do not pour water on the machine when it is running.
This could cause an electric shock.
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Do not climb on the washing machine.
This may cause injury.
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Do not put heavy objects on the washing machine.
This may damage the surface of the worktop.
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It is a malfunction if the drum is still rotating when the door is open. In this case never touch the drum
nor laundry inside and stop using the washing machine immediately, and contact your local service
center for repair.
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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 on how to use the appliance safely.
Installation
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The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer's dealer or service agent.
If the installation, test run and inspection of the appliance are not carried out following the installation
method outlined in these instructions, the manufacturer is not liable for any accident or damage
caused.
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Do not install in a damp place such as a bathroom or a place exposed to rain.
Risk of fire, electric shock, current leakage or product damage.
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Do not install on a board with castors or an unstable surface.
This may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration.
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Do not use a plug adapter to convert 3 pins to 2 pins. (The washing machine must be grounded)
This could cause an electric shock.
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The opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpet
floor.
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If the washing machine is to be connected to the water mains, please use new water supply hose.
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