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Essential safety guidelines for operating the washing machine, including reading instructions, correct usage, and child safety.
Instructions on electrical safety, earthing, extension leads, and authorized repairs to prevent electric shock and damage.
Safety advice regarding water supply connection, hose checks, transit fittings, temperature limits, and foreign objects in laundry.
Guidelines on using accessories, detergent safety, solvent-based agents, and colour run/dye removers to prevent damage and hazards.
In-depth look at the programme selector, additional option buttons, and spin button functionality, including omitting spin.
A detailed chart matching fabric types and care symbols with appropriate wash programmes, options, and detergent types.
Guide on selecting wash programmes, spin speeds, and additional options like Water Plus for optimal washing results.
Solutions for the programme not starting, including power checks, fuse issues, and initial preparation steps.
Troubleshooting for wash stops due to blocked outlets, high drain hoses, blocked inlets, or dirty filters, indicated by flashing lights.
Explains fault indicators like flashing drain/inlet lights, excess detergent light, and programme sequence indicators, with remedies.
Addresses issues like machine shaking, unsatisfactory spin, detergent residues, stale smells, and hard laundry, providing solutions.
Troubleshooting for drum positioning errors, lid opening problems, and buzzing sounds, including safety overrides.
Procedure for draining the machine in case of a blocked drain or power failure, including how to open the lid in emergencies.
Step-by-step guide on how to remove transit bars and screws to prepare the machine for operation, and how to refit them.
Recommendations for suitable installation surfaces (concrete vs. wooden floors) and levelling the machine for optimal performance and safety.
Guidelines for connecting the machine to the water supply and drainage system, including pressure requirements and hose types.
Instructions for electrical connection in the UK, including plug safety, fuse ratings, RCD recommendations, and earthing requirements.