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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
There are certain basic safety rules
which are valid for any domestic
appliance.
Installation
■ Make sure that the plug fitted to the
machine is compatible with the power
supply socket. If it is not, get a suitably
qualified person to fit the correct type,
and to make sure that the cables to the
mains socket are able to cope with the
power rating of the appliance.
■ Ensure that the dishwasher does not
crush power cables.
■ In general it is not advisable to use
adaptors, multiple plugs and/or extension
cables.
■ Should it be necessary to replace the
supply cord, call the After Sales Service
Centre.
Safety
■ Never touch the appliance when your
hands or feet are wet or damp.
■ Do not use when your feet are bare.
■ Do not remove the plug from the mains
supply socket by pulling the mains cable
or the machine itself.
■ Do not leave the appliance exposed to
the elements (rain, sun etc).
■ Do not let children (or others incapable
of operating it) use the machine without
supervision.
■ Water left in the machine or on the
dishes at the end of the wash programme
should not be swallowed.
■ The door should not be left in the open
position since this could present a potential
hazard ( es. tripping ).
■ Leaning or sitting on the open door of
the dishwasher could cause it to tip over.
WARNING !
Knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket
with their points down or placed in a
horizontal position.
Daily use
■ This appliance is be designed for domestic
use only.
■ The dishwasher is designed for normal
kitchen utensils.
Objects that have been contamined by
petrol, paint, traces of steel or iron,
corrosive chemicals, acids or alkalis
must not be washed in the dishwasher.
■ If there is a water softening device installed
in the home there is no need to add
salt to the water softener fitted in the
dishwasher.
■ Cutlery is washed best if it is placed in
the basket with the handles downwards.
■ If the appliance breaks down or stops
working properly, switch it off, turn off the
water supply and do not tamper with it.
Repair work should only be carried out
by an approved service agent and only
genuine spare parts should be fitted. Any
failure to follow the above advice may
have serious consequences for the safety
of the appliance.
Disposal
■ The dishwasher has been made from
materials which can be recycled so that it
can be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly way.
■ If you wish to dispose of an old dishwasher
be careful to remove the door to
eliminate the risk of children becoming
trapped inside it.
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INSTALLATION
(Technical notes)
■ After unpacking, adjust the height of the
dishwasher. For the dishwasher to work
correctly it must be level. Adjust the feet
so that the machine does not tilt by more
than 2 degrees.
■ If it you need to move the machine after
removing the packaging, do not try to lift
it by the bottom of the door. Follow the
instructions in the figure below. Open the
door slightly and lift the machine by
holding on the top.
IMPORTANT
When the appliance is located on a
carpet floor, attention must be paid to
ensure that there is no obstruction to
the bottom vents.
Make sure that the plug on the
appliance remains accessible after
installation.
Electrical connection
This appliance complies with international
safety standards, and is fitted with a 3 pin
plug with earth connection to ensure
complete earthing of the product.
Before connecting the appliance to the
mains supply it is important to ensure:
1. that the supply socket is properly
earthed;
2. that your electricity supply is capable of
meeting the consumption requirements
listed on the rating plate of your
appliance.
WARNING!
Ensure that your product is properly
earthed.
In the absence of adequate earthing
you will notice that when touching
the metal parts of your appliance an
electrical dispersion can be felt, due
to the presence of a radio interference
suppressor.
Manufacturer declines all responsibility
for any damage due to non-earthing of
the machine.
This appliance complies with
Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
and following changes.
