1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is for washing domestic-type, machine-
washable laundry only.
• This appliance is designed for single household
domestic use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest
rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest
houses and other similar accommodation where such
use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The appliance maximum load is 8 kg. Do not exceed
the maximum load of each programme (refer to the
“Programmes” chapter).
• The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).
• The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
• The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
• Old hose sets must not be reused.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
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