Electrical Connections - Bosch WAS20160UC/18 Operating Instructions Manual

- When c hildren become old enough tooperate the appliance, itislegal responsibility ofthe parents or
legal guardians toensure that t hey are instructed insafe practices byqualified persons
- Donot a llow children toplay o norwith appliance Close s upervision ofchildren isnecessary when
the appliance isused near c hildren
- Keep p ets away f rom the washing machine
- Donot i nsert/pull out t hepower ptug with wet h ands
- Donottouch t hedoor i fwashing athigh temperatures
- Use caution when d raining hot w ater
- Donotclimb o nto the washing machine and lean onthe open d oor
- Donotsitorstand onthe topofthe washing machine
- Toreduce the risk offire orelectrical shock, DO NOT use anextension cord oranadapter to
connect the washing machine tothe power supply
- The washing machine must only beused f oritsintended purpose
- Always follow the fabric c are instructions recommended by theclothing manufacturer
- Donotuse the washing machine ifithas aworn power cord orloose p lugContact anauthorized
service agent
- Make s ure that a l} w ater connections tothe washing machine have s hut-off valve(s) and are readily
accessible Close t he washing machine water shut-off valve(s) atthe end ofeach w ash day
- Check t he fillhose c onnections onaregular basis t oensure that t hey are tight a nd notleaking
- Always read and follow the instructions oftilemanufacturer ofthe detergent(s), cleaning ald(s), fabric
softener(s) and static e liminator(s) which y ou are using Heed a l! w arnings and precautions
- Store a ll l aundry chemicals and aids inacool dry place a ccording tothemanufacturers' instructions
- Toreduce t he risk ofpoisoning orchemical burns, keep all c leaning products out o fthereach o f
children
- Donot o perate the washing machine ifany guards, panels and/or fasteners except transport fixing
bolts have b een r emoved
Check t he fillhose c onnections onaregular basis t oensure that t hey are tight a nd notleaking
- Donot o perate the washing machine ifparts are missing orbroken
- Donotbypass any safety devices
Toavoid f loor d amage and mold growth, donot l etspills o rsplashes cause s tanding water around
orunder the appliance
- Donot o perate this washing machine until you are sure that:
a the washing machine has been i nstalled according tothe INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
b all w ater, drain, power and grounding connections are incompliance with all l ocal regulations
and/or other applicable regulations and requirements
- Failure toinstall, maintain and/or operate the washing machine according tothe manufacturer's
instructions may result ininjury a nd/or damage
- Check t he fillhose c onnections onaregular basis t oensure thatthey are tight a nd notleaking
- Removing any panel, including the service panel inthefront can expose sharp e dges a nd points,
electrical connections and hot s urfaces
- Toavoid d amage tothe door, d onotpush a gainst thedoor w hen moving theunitPrecautions
should b etaken t oavoid d amage tothe floor
- The water connections should b emade a nd tested b efore electrical power isapplied tothe machine