Electrolux 16850A - Manual (Page 4)

• Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Con-
tact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it
and contact the Service Centre.
• 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 the
user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and
drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow
air to circulate freely under the appliance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after
the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of
freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other
than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed or dried. Follow
the instructions on each garment label
• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.
• 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.
• 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.
• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial ma-
chines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before
washing in a domestic machine.
• The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or
otherwise) in their clothing.
• Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning
fluid. These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry
items which have been washed in water or require airing.
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