Warnings - Electrolux EWF1495 Instruction Booklet

usermanual 1495 au_5.qxp 11/6/2006

Warnings

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully
before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
• All internal packing must be removed before using
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective
transit devices are not removed or are not
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.
• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• Ensure air can circulate freely between the bottom
of the appliance and the floor.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It
must not be used for purposes other than those
for which it was designed.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects
such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can
cause extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing
garments in the appliance.
• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.
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• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
• Always check that water has emptied out before
• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
General safety
• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
• During high temperature wash programmes the
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
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softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.
tap after use.
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger
of suffocation! Keep them out of children's reach.
reach.
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.