These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance. In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance. Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • Check the appliance r for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If the appliance is damaged contact your supplier. • All packaging must be removed before use. • Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician. • Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber. • For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. • Never use the appliance if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local repair agent, in order to avoid hazard. • All sides of the appliance must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components. 2 For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in the specific paragraphs. Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Keep all packaging well away from children. There is a risk of suffocation. • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Keep children well away from the appliance when the door is open. Correct use • This appliance is only intended for washing household utensils suitable for machine washing. • Do not put any solvents in the appliance. This could cause an explosion. • Knives and other items with sharp points must be loaded in the cutlery basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position in the upper basket. • Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers. • Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance is in operation, hot steam may escape. • Do not take any dishes out of the appliance before the end of the washing programme. • After use, isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply. • This product should be serviced only by an authorised service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local repair agent. Always insist on genuine spare parts. General safety • Persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory, mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must not use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could endanger life! Comply with the safety instructions of the dishwasher detergent manufacturer. • The water in your appliance is not for drinking. Detergent residue may still be present in the appliance. • Ensure that the appliance door is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves. • Do not sit or stand on the open door. Maintenance and cleaning • For information on maintenance and cleaning your appliance see the specific chapter in this instruction manual. Service • This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. 3 Ecological hints To save water and energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these hints: • Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted. • Do not prewash under running water. • Select the washing programme to suit the nature and degree of the soil on the dishes. • Do not use more detergent, dishwasher salt and rinse aid than is recommended in these operating instructions and by the manufacturer of the respective product. • Delay start: When possible set your appliance to run over night, to enable, for example, the use of economical overnight ...