Important Instructions For Safety And Environment; General Safety - Beko WMB 50601 Y+ Manuel D'utilisation

1 Important instructions for safety and environment

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury
or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

1.1 General safety

• This product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons whose
physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully developed or who lack expe-
rience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe usage
of the product and the risks it brings out. Children must not play with the product.
Cleaning and maintenance works should not be performed by children unless they
are supervised by someone. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Otherwise, lack of airflow beneath
the machine will cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause problems with your
product.
• If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the
Authorized Service Agent. There is the risk of electric shock!
• This product is designed to resume operating in the event of powering on after a
power interruption. If you wish to cancel the programme, see "Cancelling the pro-
gramme" section.
• Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 16 A fuse. Do not neglect to
have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not
be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding
in accordance with the local regulations.
• The water supply and draining hoses must be securely fastened and remain undama-
ged. Otherwise, there is the risk of water leakage.
• Never open the loading door or remove the filter while there is still water in the drum.
Otherwise, risk of flooding and injury from hot water will occur.
• Do not force open the locked loading door. The loading door will be ready to open just
a few minutes after the washing cycle comes to an end. In case of forcing the loading
door to open, the door and the lock mechanism may get damaged.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of
electric shock!
• Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always
pull out by grabbing the plug.
• Use detergents, softeners and supplements suitable for automatic washing machines
only.
• Follow the instructions on the textile tags and on the detergent package.
• The product must be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repai-
ring procedures.
• Always have the repairing procedures carried out by the Authorized Service Agent.
Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures ca-
rried out by unauthorized persons.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, after sales
service or a similarly qualified person (preferably an electrician) or someone designa-
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