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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.6 Safe installation
WARNING
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
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Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance
with the specifications on the rating plate.
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Connect the appliance to a power supply with
alternating current only via a correctly installed socket
outlet with grounding.
The protective conductor system of the domestic
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electrical installation must be properly installed. The
installation must have a sufficiently large cable cross-
section.
When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use
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a type with the
mark.
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Never equip the appliance with an external switching
device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
When the appliance is installed, the power plug of the
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power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is
not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be
integrated in the permanent electrical installation
according to the installation regulations.
When installing the appliance, check that the power
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cord is not trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, that can be
dangerous.
Never let the power cord come into contact with hot
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appliance parts or heat sources.
Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp
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points or edges.
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Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
WARNING
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-
approved adapters.
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Do not use extension cords or multiple socket strips.
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Only use adapters and power cords approved by the
manufacturer.
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If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not
available, please contact an electrician to have the
domestic installation adapted.
WARNING
The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury
when lifted.
Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer
stack, the installed appliance may fall.
Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the
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connection kit from the dryer manufacturer . No other
installation method is permitted.
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Do not install the appliance in a washer-dryer stack if
the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable
connection kit.
Do not install appliances from different manufacturers
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and with varying depths and widths in a washer-dryer
stack.
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Do not install a washer-dryer stack on a platform; the
appliances may tip over.
WARNING
Children may pull packaging material over their heads, or
wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
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Keep packaging material away from children.
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Do not allow children to play with packaging material.
CAUTION
The appliance may vibrate or move when in use.
Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface.
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Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit
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level.
If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this
causes a tripping hazard.
Lay hoses and power cords in such a way that there is
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no risk of tripping.
If the appliance is moved by holding onto protruding
components, such as the appliance door, the parts may
break off.
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Do not move the appliance by holding onto protruding
parts.
CAUTION
Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts.
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Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance.
Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting
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the appliance.
1.7 Safe use
WARNING
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is
dangerous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
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Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance.
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Always unplug the appliance at the power outlet.