Electrolux U28190 - Manual (Page 2)

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Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
• All packing and transit bolts must be removed
before use. Serious damage can occur to the
product and to property if this is not adhered to.
See relevant section in instructions.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified plumber or
competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.
Child Safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
• Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before
use.
• The glass door becomes very hot during the
washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity
of the appliance whilst it is in operation.
• Keep all packaging well away from children.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s
reach.
Use
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.
• Do not overload the appliance. See relevant
section in the instruction book.
• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. If in doubt, consult the care label
on the clothes.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty
and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as
paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing.
Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails,
screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material
can cause extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care
should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed
from the garment before placing in the machine.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable
belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down between the
tub and the inner drum.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill.
Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed
in large commercial machines because of their
bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the
item before washing in a domestic machine.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between
washes to preserve the door seal.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force
Centre. Always insist on genuine Electrolux spare
parts.
Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
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