Precautions and tips – Indesit IWSE-51251-C-ECO-PL Instrukcja Obsługi

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Precautions and tips

!

This washing machine was designed and constructed in

accordance with international safety regulations. The fol-
lowing information is provided for safety reasons and must
therefore be read carefully.

General safety

• This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu-

ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concer-
ning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• The washing machine must only be used by adults, in accor-

dance with the instructions provided in this manual.

• Do not touch the machine when barefoot or with wet or

damp hands or feet.

• Do not pull on the power supply cable when unplugging

the appliance from the electricity socket. Hold the plug and
pull.

• Do not open the detergent dispenser drawer while the

machine is in operation.

• Do not touch the drained water as it may reach extremely

high temperatures.

• Never force the porthole door. This could damage the safety

lock mechanism designed to prevent accidental opening.

• If the appliance breaks down, do not under any circum-

stances access the internal mechanisms in an attempt to
repair it yourself.

• Always keep children well away from the appliance while

it is operating.

• The door can become quite hot during the wash cycle.
• If the appliance has to be moved, work in a group of two

or three people and handle it with the utmost care. Never
try to do this alone, because the appliance is very heavy.

• Before loading laundry into the washing machine, make

sure the drum is empty.

Disposal

• Disposing of the packaging materials: observe local regu-

lations so that the packaging may be re-used.

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment, requires that old household electrical
appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted
municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected
separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling
of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product

reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of

Opening the porthole door manually

In the event that it is not possible to open the porthole
door due to a powercut, and if you wish to remove the
laundry, proceed as follows:

1. remove the plug from the
electrical socket

.

2. make sure the water level
inside the machine is lower
than the door opening; if it
is not, remove excess water
using the drain hose, collec-
ting it in a bucket as indicated
in the figure.

3. using a screwdriver, remo-
ve the cover panel on the lo-
wer front part of the washing
machine (see figure)

.

4. pull outwards using the tab as indicated in the figure,
until the plastic tie-rod is freed from its stop position; pull
downwards and open the door at the same time.

5. reposition the panel, making sure the hooks are securely
in place before you push it onto the appliance.

the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers
should contact their local authority or retailer for information
concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

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