CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER MAINS
WARNING!
• Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, wait at least 2 hours to allow the appliance to reach room temperature.
• Connect the appliance to an earthed power outlet. After installation, the wall outlet must be freely accessible.
The outlet must be fitted with an earth contact (in compliance with the relevant regulations).
• Information about your appliance is shown on the rating plate
• Using an over-voltage protection to protect the appliance in case of a lightning strike, is recommended.
• Do not connect the appliance to the power mains using an extension cord.
• Do not connect the appliance to an electrical outlet intended for an electric shaver or hair dryer.
• Any repair and maintenance pertaining to safety or performance must be done by trained experts.
• A damaged power cord may only be replaced by a person authorised by the manufacturer.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Before washing, please make sure the appliance is properly installed.
• Your appliance was thoroughly checked before it left the factory. To remove any residual water and to neutralise potential
odours, it is recommended to clean your appliance before first use. To do so, please run the Cotton programme at 90°C
without laundry and detergent. See the chapter WASHING.
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BEFORE EACH WASHING
• The ambient temperature of the appliance should be 5-40°C. If used below 0°C, the inlet valve and draining system
may be damaged. If the appliance is installed under freezing conditions, it should be transferred to an environment with
a normal ambient temperature to ensure the water supply hose and water discharge hose can unfreeze before use.
• Before each washing, sort your laundry by reading the care labels and the detergent use instructions. Use non-foaming
or less-foaming detergents suitable for machine washing.
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Check the care label
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Tie any ribbons or belts and close
buttons and zippers
WARNING!
• Do not wash clothes that have been cleaned, washed, soaked in or dabbed with combustible or explosive substances
such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, alcohol, kerosene or other flammable materials.
• Washing single items may easily create major eccentricity and cause vibrations and noise due to unbalance. Therefore it
is suggested to add one or two more laundry items to the wash, so that spinning can be done smoothly.
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Sort the laundry according to colour
and textile type
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Put small items and delicate clothing
into a special laundry bag
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Turn the pockets inside out, making
sure there are no items left inside
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Turn easy-pilling and long-pile
fabric inside out