Asko WT63 Series Use And Care Manual page 6

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NOTES AND USEFUL ADVICE FOR THE USER
▼ The washing machine has been designed
for domestic use only, and as such any other
use is regarded as improper and therefore
potentially dangerous.
▼ Any modifi cations or attempts to alter the
equipment in any way may be dangerous for
the user and cause damage to the washing
machine.
▼ Due to the weight of the machine, special
safety standards must be observed during
handling.
▼ The machine must not be used by unsuper-
vised children.
▼ Any modifi cations to the water or electrical
system must be carried out by authorised
specialists.
▼ When positioning the appliance, make sure
that the power supply cable is not bent or
squashed and that it is accessible.
▼ Before operating the machine, remove all
packing materials and the locking device
used for protection during transport (protec-
tion screws). Failure to do this may result in
serious damage to the machine and to your
home.
▼ If the machine is installed on a carpeted
fl oor, make sure that air is free to circulate
between the machine and the fl oor.
▼ The washing machine must never be over-
Unplug the washing machine
from the power supply before
servicing and cleaning.
Do not expose the appliance to
atmospheric agents.
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The washing machine can be
opened only after the led or
display indicate the end of the
cycle. On some models, this is
indicated by the start button
fl ashing.
Do not plug-in or unplug the
machine with wet hands.
loaded.
▼ When the machine is in operation, avoid
any contact with the water coming out of
the drain hose and this may be hot.
▼ Only wash clothes that are machine washa-
ble. In case of doubt, check the manufacturer
's instructions found on the label attached
to the clothes (see "Clothing care symbols
" page 7)
▼ Before loading clothes into the washing ma-
chine, check that all the pockets are empty.
Hard or pointed objects such as coins, pins,
nails, screws or even stones can cause
serious damage.
▼ Clothes that have been dirtied with sub-
stances containing petroleum cannot be
washed in the machine. If stains have been
removed using vaporising products, before
loading the clothes in the washing machine,
wait until the substances have completely
evaporated from the material.
▼ Do not use detergents formulated for
hand washing, in that the excessive lather
produced could damage the internal com-
ponents.
▼ After washing rugs, blankets or any other
long fi bre fabrics, remember to check the
fi lter and, if necessary, clean it.
To disconnect the machine
from the power supply, pull the
plug and not the cable.
The power supply socket must
be earthed and must comply
with the safety requirements.
After the end of each washing
cycle it is advisable to unplug
the machine and shut-off the
water supply.
Extension leads or multiple
adapters must not be used
to connect the washing ma
chine to the mains supply.
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