Zanussi FJS 974 N: Warnings

Warnings

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before

installing or using the appliance.

General safety

Use

• In the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair the

• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It

appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by

must not be used for purposes other than those

inexperienced persons may cause damage.

for which it was designed.

• If repairs are needed, contact an authorised

• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be

service centre and ask for genuine spare parts.

machine washed. Follow the instructions on each

garment label.

• This appliance is designed to be used by adults.

Children must not be allowed to touch the controls

• Do not overload the appliance. Follow the

or play with the product.

instructions in the instruction book.

• During high temperature wash cycles the glass

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects

door becomes very hot. Do not touch it.

such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can

cause extensive damage.

• Pets sometimes climb into washing machines.

Check the drum before each use.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with

petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.

If such fluids have been used to remove stains

Installation

prior to washing, wait until they have completely

evaporated from the fabric before placing

• All internal packing must be removed before using

garments in the appliance.

the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to

the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a

transit devices are not removed or are not

cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting

completely removed. Refer to the relevant

trapped between the drum and the tub.

paragraph in the instruction book.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric

• Any electrical work required to install this

softener. An excessive amount could damage the

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

laundry.

electrician.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the

• Any plumbing work required to install this

appliance is not in use. This preserves the door

appliance must be carried out by a qualified

seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.

plumber.

• Always check that water has emptied out before

• After having installed the machine, check that it is

opening the door. If not, drain the water following

not standing on its electrical supply cable.

the instructions in the instruction book.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water

ensure that air can circulate freely between the

tap after use.

adjustable feet and the floor.

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