• Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp endspointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer in a horizontalposition with the sharp edges down.• Do not leave the appliance with the open door unattended toavoid stepping accidentally onto it.• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the applianceand disconnect the mains plug from the socket.• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to cleanthe appliance.• If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base, they mustnot be covered e.g. by a carpet.• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using thenew supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTALLATIONWARNING! Only a qualified personmust install this appliance.• Remove all the packaging.• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.• Do not install or use the appliance where thetemperature is less than 0 °C.• Follow the installation instruction supplied withthe appliance.• Always take care when moving the appliance asit is heavy. Always use safety gloves andenclosed footwear.• Make sure that the appliance is installed belowand adjacent to safe structures.ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONWARNING! Risk of fire and electricalshock.• The appliance must be earthed.• Make sure that the parameters on the ratingplate are compatible with the electrical ratingsof the mains power supply.• Always use a correctly installed shockproofsocket.• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extensioncables.• Make sure not to cause damage to the mainsplug and to the mains cable. Should the mainscable need to be replaced, this must be carriedout by our Authorised Service Centre.• Connect the mains plug to the mains socketonly at the end of the installation. Make sure thatthere is access to the mains plug after theinstallation.• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect theappliance. Always pull the mains plug.• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.Directives.• UK and Ireland only. This appliance is fitted witha 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to changethe mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS1362) fuse.WATER CONNECTION• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not usedfor a long time, where repair work has beencarried 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 leaksduring and after the first use of the appliance.• The water inlet hose has a safety valve and asheath with an inner mains cable.20