Panasonic NA16VX1 Operating Guide

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Safety precautions
 
WARNING
● This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning 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.
● Do not touch the laundry inside the washing machine, until the drum has
completely stopped.
Even if the drum is spinning at low speed it can cause an injury. Take particular care of
children in this respect.
 
CAUTION
 General Use
● This washing machine is only suitable for washing textiles labelled washing
machine-washable.
● Anchor bolts are used to transport the washing machine. You should remove
these using a spanner or similar tool before you install the washing machine.
If you do not, it will cause strong vibrations when the washing machine is spinning. 
● Do not connect the washing machine to hot water.
The washing machine works with cold  water.
● Before you start using the washing machine, turn the tap on to check that the
hose is properly connected.
If it’s not, there may be a water leak. 
● Do not apply pesticide, hair spray or deodorant to the washing machine.
● Do not put any electrical equipment near the washing machine – for example a
TV, radio or battery charger.
●Do not put too much laundry or detergent into the washing machine.
It may cause washing machine troubles.
● Be careful not to get your laundry caught in the door when you close it.
This could cause a water leak or damage to laundry. 
Power source, Mains lead
● If you disconnect the mains plug, hold onto the mains plug not the cable.
 Pulling the cable may cause an electric shock or a fire. 
● Do not use a mains plug adaptor or extension cable.
It may overheat and cause a fire.
● Make sure your home voltage matches the voltage displayed on the washing
machine. If you are not sure, contact an electrician.
To Prevent Injury
● Do not climb on the washing machine.
You may hurt yourself or damage the washing machine.
● When opening and closing the door ensure you keep fingers away from the
door hinge, or this could lead to injury.
 
● Check your washing for objects such as nails, pins, coins, clips etc.
They could damage your laundry or the washing machine. 
● Do not wash, rinse or spin water-proof sheets or clothing.
These may cause vibration or washing machine failure during spin-drying, which could lead to 
injury, damage to the washing machine or damage due to water leaking.
● Be careful when draining hot water or any detergent from the drum.
To prevent an injury.