Power source
and cord
General safety
Installation
Safety Instructions
Before operating the washing machine, please read these safety instructions carefully.
Warning
Issues which could cause death or serious injury.
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Do not dismantle, repair or modify the washing machine.
This could cause malfunction, fi re, electric shock or injury.
Contact your local service center for repairs.
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Do not put fi re sources or anything infl ammable in or near the washing
machine (gas, diesel, petroleum, 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 washing machine when it is running.
This could cause an electric shock.
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Do not climb on the washing machine.
This could cause an injury.
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It is a malfunction if the tub is still spinning when the lid lock is released and
you can open the lid. If this happens, do not touch the laundry inside the
tub and stop using the washing machine immediately. Contact your local
service center for repair.
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The washing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge. To use the washing machine safely, supervision and
instruction is necessary.
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Do not install the washing machine in an extremely humid 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 the washing machine on a board with castors or on an
unstable surface.
This may cause injury or malfunction due to abnormal vibration.
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The washing machine must be grounded if you use a two-pin plug adapter
on the three-pin plug.
Not doing so could cause an electric shock.
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Use a new water supply hose to connect the washing machine to the water
tap.
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Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
This could cause an electric shock.
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Use the rated voltage. Do not connect other devices to the same outlet.
Using the washing machine and other electric appliances on the same
outlet may cause the plug to overheat and result in fi re.
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Clean off any dust on the power plug.
A dirty or dusty plug may cause a fi re.
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Do not use an electric socket or outlet that is damaged or loose.
This could cause an electric shock, short circuit, or fi re.
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Do not damage, cut, modify, bend, or fold the power cord.
This could damage the power cord and cause a fi re or electric shock.
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Do not use an extension cord on the power cord.
This could cause overheating or fi re.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or
repair shop authorized by the manufacturer to avoid risks.