AEG L8WEC166R User Manual - Page 6

Safety Instructions

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6 www.aeg.com • Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. • Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket. 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation The installation must comply with relevant national regulations. • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. • Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather. • Always keep the appliance vertical when it is being moved. • Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor. • Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts. • The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean. • Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the appliance is to be moved in the future they must be reattached to lock the drum to prevent an internal damage. • Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Do not install the appliance where the appliance door cannot be fully opened. • Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the flooring. • When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly. 2.2 Electrical Connection WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock. • The appliance must be earthed. • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. • UK and Ireland only. This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. 2.3 Water Connection • Do not cause damage to the water hoses. • Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear. • Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.

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Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
Installation
The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.
Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
Always keep the appliance vertical
when it is being moved.
Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
The floor area on which the appliance
is to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an internal
damage.
Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
2.2
Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
The appliance must be earthed.
Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
UK and Ireland only. This appliance is
fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the mains plug
fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362)
fuse.
This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3
Water Connection
Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
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