61Installation• All internal packing must be removed before usingthe appliance. Serious damage may be caused tothe machine or adjacent furniture if the protectivetransit devices are not removed or are notcompletely removed. Refer to the relevantparagraph in the instruction book.• Any electrical work required to install thisappliance must be carried out by a qualifiedelectrician.• Any plumbing work required to install thisappliance must be carried out by a qualifiedplumber.• After having installed the machine, check that it isnot standing on its electrical supply cable.• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,ensure that air can circulate freely between thefeet and the floor.Use• This appliance is designed for domestic use. Itmust not be used for purposes other than thosefor which it was designed.• Only wash fabrics which are designed to bemachine washed. Follow the instructions on eachgarment label.• Do not overload the appliance. Follow theinstructions in the instruction book.• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objectssuch as coins, safety pins, pins and screws cancause extensive damage.• Do not machine wash garments saturated withpetroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.If such fluids have been used to remove stainsprior to washing, wait until they have completelyevaporated from the fabric before placinggarments in the appliance.• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in acloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them gettingtrapped between the drum and the tub.• Use only the recommended quantities of fabricsoftener. An excessive amount could damage thelaundry.Warnings• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when theappliance is not in use. This preserves the doorseal and prevents the formation of musty smells.• Always check that water has emptied out beforeopening the door. If not, drain the water followingthe instructions in the instruction book.• Always unplug the appliance and shut the watertap after use.General safety• Repairs to the machine must be carried out onlyby qualified personnel. Repairs carried out byinexperienced persons could cause seriousdanger. Contact your local Service Centre.• Never pull the power supply cable to remove theplug from the socket; always take hold of the plugitself.• During high temperature wash programmes thedoor glass may get hot. Do not touch it!Child safety• Children are often not aware of how dangerouselectrical appliances can be. When the machine isworking, children should be carefully supervisedand not be allowed to play with the appliance.• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’sreach.• Keep all detergents in a safe place out ofchildren’s reach.• Make sure that children or pets do not climb intothe drum.• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off theelectrical supply cable and destroy the plug withthe remaining cable. Disable the door catch inorder to prevent children from becoming trappedinside while playing.The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully beforeinstalling or using the appliance.132991320GB.qxd 18/09/2003 09:41 Pagina 61