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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged,
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immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the
breaker in the circuit breaker box and turn off the water
tap.
Call Customer Service. → Page 33
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Moisture intrusion may cause an electric shock.
Use the appliance in enclosed spaces only.
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Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
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Do not use steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners,
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hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.
WARNING
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby
putting their lives at risk.
Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may
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obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening.
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With redundant appliances, pull out the mains plug of
the power cord, cut through the power cord and remove
the appliance door.
When spinning larger, waterproof items of laundry,
imbalances may arise and lead to injuries.
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Do not wash and spin larger items of laundry, such as
blankets or mattress covers, in the appliance.
WARNING
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing
them to suffocate.
Keep small parts away from children.
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Do not allow children to play with small parts.
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WARNING
A hot-water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or
more may produce flammable hydrogen gas.
Before using the appliance open all hot-water faucets
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for a few minutes to release hydrogen gas.
During these minutes, do not smoke or use an open
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flame.
WARNING
Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if
consumed.
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If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of
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children.
WARNING
Laundry that has been pretreated with flammable cleaning
agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in
the appliance.
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Rinse pretreated laundry thoroughly with water before
washing.
CAUTION
The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb
onto the appliance.
Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance.
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The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the
open door.
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Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door.
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Do not place any objects on the appliance door.
Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause
hand injuries.
Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before
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reaching inside.
CAUTION
When you wash at high temperatures, the detergent
solution becomes hot.
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Do not touch the hot detergent solution.
CAUTION
If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care
products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with
eyes or skin may cause irritation.
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Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if
they come into contact with detergents or care
products.
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If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of
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children.
1.8 Safe cleaning and maintenance
WARNING
Improper repairs are dangerous.
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Never make any technical modifications to the
appliance or its features.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Repairs to the appliance should only be performed by
authorized service providers.
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Only original spare parts may be used to repair the
appliance.
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