Safety Instructions - Hitachi BD-W80PAE Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully.
Warning
General safety
Installation
Power source
and cable
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Safety Instructions

Issues which could cause death or serious injury
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Do not dismantle, repair or modify the appliance.
This could cause malfunction, fi re, electric shock or injury.
For repair, please contact your local service center.
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Do not put fi re sources or anything infl ammable in or near the washing
machine (gas, diesel, petrol, thinner, alcohol or clothes stained with these
substances).
This could cause an explosion or fi re.
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Do not pour water on the machine when it is running.
This could cause an electric shock.
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Do not climb on the washing machine.
This may cause injury.
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Do not put heavy objects on the washing machine.
This may damage the surface of the worktop.
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It is a malfunction if the drum is still rotating when the door is open. In this
case never touch the drum nor laundry inside and stop using the washing
machine immediately, and contact your local service center for repair.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction on how
to use the appliance safely.
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The installation of the appliance should be done by the manufacturer's
dealer or service agent.
If the installation, test run and inspection of the appliance are not carried
out following the installation method outlined in these instructions, the
manufacturer is not liable for any accident or damage caused.
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Do not install in a damp place such as a bathroom or a place exposed to rain.
Risk of fi re, electric shock, current leakage or product damage.
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Do not install on a board with castors or an unstable surface.
This may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration.
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Do not use a plug adapter to convert 3 pins to 2 pins.
(The washing machine must be grounded)
This could cause an electric shock.
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The opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing
machine is installed on a carpet fl oor.
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If the washing machine is to be connected to the water mains, please use
new water supply hose.
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Do not insert the plug with a wet hand.
This could cause an electric shock.
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Use the rated mains voltage and do not connect another plug at the same
socket.
Using the washing machine plug together with other electrical systems
may cause overheating in the plug and result in fi re.
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When removing the worktop to install the washing machine under a counter,
use a separately sold upper plate. (Part No. BD-W80MV 150)
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Clean off all the dust on the plug.
A dirty or dusty plug may cause a fi re.
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Do not use an electric socket or connection which is damaged or loose.
 This could cause an electric shock or a short circuit which may start fi re.
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Do not mark, cut, modify, bend or fold the power cable.
A damaged power cable could cause fi re or an electric shock.
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Do not use a mains plug adaptor or an extension cable.
This could cause overheating which may cause a fi re.
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If the power supply plug is damaged, it must only be replaced by the
authorized service agent or repairing shops appointed by the manufacturer
in order to avoid a hazard.