Safety Information - Electrolux EWC 1050 Instruction Book

Safety information

Before installing and first using the washing machine, read this instruction booklet carefully, including it's hints
and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using
the washing machine are thoroughly familiar with it's operation and safety features. Save these instructions
and make sure they remain with the dishwasher if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through it's
life can be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
Installation and service
All packaging and transit locking devices must be
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removed before the machine is first used. If they
are not, the result may be damage to the machine
or other property. See the section "Transit locking
devices".
All installation and service work done on the product
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must be carried out by a qualified technician in accor-
dance with these instructions. Work performed by
persons with inadequate knowledge may adversely
affect the satisfactory functioning of the product and
may cause personal injury or damage. Before any
work is carried out on the machine, it must be isolated
from the electrical supply, by unplugging the power
cord or removing the fuse.
The machine is heavy, so take care when lifting it.
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Never lift the machine by gripping it's control panel,
door, or detergent dispenser.
Avoid installing the machine in a room where there is
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no waste gully (floor drain) set into the floor.
The power cord must be plugged into an earthed
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socket, which need to be easily accessible.
Permanent installation must only be carried out by
an authorized electrician.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
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a special cord or assembly available from the manu-
facturer's service agent.
Make sure that the power cord is not nipped or other-
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wise damaged and that the hoses do not get crushed
or kinked when moving the machine in connection
with installation or cleaning etc.
When the machine location is on carpet floors, attention
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must be paid so as to ensure that there is no obstruction
to the bottom vents.
Servicing and possible repairs must be carried out by
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a service company authorised by the manufacturer.
Use only spare parts supplied by these. Never try to
repair the machine yourself.
Child Safety
The machine should be used by adults only. Do not
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let children play with the controls or other parts of it.
Remember that the plastic bags included in the
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packaging can be fatal playthings for small children.
Before loading the machine, check that there are no
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foreign objects or pets inside the drum.
When the machine is operating, the door glass will
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get hot, so it should not be touched. Keep children
away from the machine when it is operating.
During Use
This machine is intended only for normal domestic
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washing and only in accordance with these instruc-
tions. If it is used for other purposes, there is a risk
that this may cause personal injury or damage to
property.
Only machine-washable items should be washed in
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the machine. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or
retailer of the item.
Follow the recommendations of the care label and make
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sure that pockets are empty and zips and buttons are
done up before washing.
Objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws and
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other hard objects can cause serious damage to the
machine. Make sure that all pockets have been emptied
before putting garments into the machine.
Remove stains such as rust, dye, ink and grass before
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machine-washing.
Avoid washing clothes which are frayed or exces-
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sively worn.
Wash small items such as thin socks, garment ties/
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laces, lace items etc. in a special laundry net to prevent
them from getting between the inner and outer drums.
Items which have been treated with chemicals such
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as stain removal products, liquid domestic cleaning
products and similar must be rinsed thoroughly by
hand before they can be washed in the machine.
Underwired bras, if washed in the machine at all,
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should be washed in a laundry net.
Only use detergents specially designed for washing
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machine.
Always follow the recommendations of the manu-
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facturers of detergent and fabric conditioner con-
cerning the quantities of these products to use. Using
too much can damage your laundry items.
Do not overload the drum. Overloading impairs the
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machine's performance and can damage laundry items.
Before opening the door always check that the water
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has been pumped out of the machine.
Do not leave the premises while the machine is operating.
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After using the machine, turn off it's water supply and
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disconnect it from the power supply. When removing
the electrical plug, grip the plug, not the lead.
Leave the door ajar when the machine is not in use,
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to prevent any stale odour.
Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the
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power supply during cleaning and maintenance work.
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