Bosch HBL5620UC Operating, Care, Installation - Page 3

Congratulations! The new washing machine you just purchased is a modern, high quality domestic appliance. This modern washing machine cleans your laundry using the most sophisticated washing processes to obtain superior cleaning results. Excellent engineering and reliability reduces operating costs significantly. An easy operation philosophy, a variety of customized washing programs and a solid touch and feel makes this appliance a userĆfriendly assistant in your household. It offers the following standard features: - Low noise level for washing and spinning. - High door with pullĆlock (magnetic door lock). - Door opening 16 inches (41 cm), quality sturdy hinge, opening angle -180º. - Drum capacity 17.6 lbs (8 kg) for regular cotton. Each washing machine which leaves our factory has undergone a thorough performance test and is in full working condition. The appliance may contain residual water due to the testing procedures. If you have any questions concerning installation of the washing machine, our customer service will be happy to advise you. Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our Web site: www.boschappliances.com Please read and follow these operating and installation instructions along with all other information enclosed with the washing machine. These operating and installation instructions describe various models. Differences are indicated in the appropriate places. The illustrations may show different details than your washer. Definitions d WARNING d WARNING - This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of nonĆobservance of this warning. d CAUTION d CAUTION- This indicates that injuries may occur as a result of nonĆobservance of this warning. CAUTION CAUTION - This indicates that damage may occur as a result of nonĆobservance of this warning. i This symbol is used to draw the user's attention to important matters. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS d WARNING d To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your washing machine, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. BOSCH washers are provided with an Operating, Care and Installation Instructions Manual. Read and understand all instructions before using the washing machine. 2. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 3. Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 4. Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for this length of time, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow out of each faucet for several minutes before using the washing machine. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame while carrying out this procedure. 5. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door and the power cord/plug. 6. Do not reach into the appliance if the wash drum is moving. 7. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. 8. Do not tamper with the controls. 9. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 10. Always unplug the washing machine from the power supply before attempting any service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord. 11. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have traces of any flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum based oils or distillates, waxes, fats, etc., must not be placed in the washing machine. These items may contain flammable substances which, even after washing, may smoke or catch fire. 12. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials (such as curtains and window coverings that use fiberglass materials). Small particles may remain in the washing machine and stick to fabrics in subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation. 3