Important Safety Instructions - Defy DTL155 Instruction Manual

Important safety instructions

General safety
This washing machine is not intended for
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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 to ensure
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that they do not play with the washing
machine.
Never place the washing machine on a
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carpeted floor. Lack of airflow beneath the
machine could cause overheating.
In case of a malfunction or maintenance
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work, disconnect the washing machine
from the electrical mains immediately.
Repairs must only be made by a qualified
technician.
Before washing, check all clothes for
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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 hot water
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supply if the product is intended to be
connected to the cold water supply only.
Do not connect the cold water valve to the
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hot water supply if the product
incorporates two valves. The red is for hot
water and the blue is for cold water.
Do not wash clothes stained with or
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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.
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Only use the machine for washing fabrics.
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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 from the wall
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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 hotter than 50
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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 hoses
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must be securely fastened and remain
undamaged to prevent water leakage.
Check the water supply hose connection
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by turning on the water before washing
and ensure there is no water leakage.
Follow the instructions on the textile tags
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and on the detergent package.
Repair procedures must be carried out by
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an Authorized Service Agent. Repairs
carried out by incompetent persons create
a user risk: There may be a risk of
accidental fire. If the washer operates
abnormally, it may cause an injury. Defy
shall not be held liable for damages that
may arise from procedures carried out by
unauthorized persons.
Do not expose the machine to any type of
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flame or put cigarettes or any volatile
substances on the machine top. The
machine may catch fire or the machine
may be deformed due to its large number
of plastic components.
Do not install the machine in a bathroom
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or very humid place. Doing so may cause
a malfunction or result in a short circuit
and there is a risk of an electric shock.