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EWF 1087
Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated
below. We recommend that you keep this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to any future
owners.
Warnings
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
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• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates a Disposal
special feature. To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If Packaging materials
necessary use a coin. The materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
Machine
To disable this device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
the groove is vertical. Help to keep your country tidy!
Technical specifications
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 63 cm
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Installation
Positioning
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the
machine does not touch the wall or cupboard units.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
P1129 P0001 out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for any
2. Remove the polystyrene block(s) from the bottom unevenness in the floor.
of the machine and release the two plastic bags.
3. Very carefully slide out the left polythene bag,
removing it towards the right and then
downwards.
2 P1051
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Water inlet
P1123
Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with 3/4” BSP
P1126
thread.
4. Very carefully slide out the right polythene bag, Use the hose supplied with the washing machine.
removing it towards the left and then upwards. DO NOT USE OLD HOSES.
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.
P1127
P1088
P0021
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In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be The manufacturer declines any responsibility
above the tap so that the bend is at least 60 cm for damage or injury through failure to comply
above the ground. with the above safety precaution.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
IMPORTANT!
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe If the electrical cord of this appliance is
must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain damaged, it must be replaced by the
hose. Manufacturer, Authorised Service Agent or
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
Floor drain: the washing machine should be
hazard.
installed where a floor drain or hole is located
(depending on plumbing regulations). A floor drain is
required to drain away water which may overflow
from the washing machine due to a hose leak or
malfunction.
The drain hose must not be kinked.
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Prewash
4 Drain pump
Synthetics 60°C 900 Wash
Delicates 40°C 700 Extra Rinse Quick Wash Rinses
On/Off Wool 30°C 500 Spin
Hand Cold Rinse Hold Stain Eco Skip Drain
wash
5 Adjustable feet
Control panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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9 START/PAUSE button
This button has two functions:
• Start: after you have selected the desired
programme and options, press this button to start
the washing machine. The light above the button
will stop flashing and remain lit.
The delay time is displayed for 3 seconds, then the If you have selected a delay time by means of the
duration of the selected programme reappears. relevant button, the countdown will begin and will
After you have pressed the START/PAUSE button, be shown on the display.
the countdown begins, and the delay time value • Pause: when you press this button again, the
decreases by one unit every hour till the first 2 programme in progress is interrupted. The light
hours, and then it decreases by one unit every 30 above the button will start flashing. To restart the
minutes. programme, press the button again.
You can delay the start of every programme Important! You must set the washing machine to
selecting the DELAY START button. The delay time PAUSE before you make any change in the
is indicated first by 30-60-90 minutes, and then by programme in progress.
hours up to 23 hours.
• An incorrect option selection has been made:
this is indicated by the message Err when a 10 SKIP RESET button
function incompatible with the current programme
At the end of a programme, you must press this
is selected.
button once or repeatedly, in order to clear the
contents of the memory (the display will show three
blinking dashes); otherwise, the next time you switch
the washing machine on, the blinking zero will
reappear.
You can also press the SKIP RESET button to
exclude one or several phases of the programme
which is running, as indicated below.
- set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the
START/PAUSE button (the relevant light will flash);
- press the SKIP RESET button once or several
times, until the required phase(s) is(are) cancelled
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Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
General rules:
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions.
Sort the laundry as follows: Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than
one third full.
Temperatures Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient
use of water and energy.
90°-95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments Laundry weights
(e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for The following weights are indicative:
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear). bathrobe 1200 g
Cold for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed napkin 100 g
30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and quilt cover 700 g
woollens.
sheet 500 g
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by Woolmark for the pillow case 200 g
washing of machine washable Woolmark tablecloth 250 g
products provided that the garments are towelling towel 200 g
washed according to the instructions on
tea cloth 100 g
the garment label and those issued by the
manufacturer of this washing machine. night dress 200 g
Licence No. M9604. ladies’ briefs 100 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
Before loading the laundry man’s shirt 200 g
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites man’s pyjamas 500 g
may lose their “whiteness” in the wash. blouse 100 g
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they men’s underpants 100 g
should therefore be washed separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the
laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins). Removing stains
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water
and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them
Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub prior to washing.
particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried
detergent paste. stains, soak overnight in water with a special
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie detergent then rub in the soap and water.
them up in a bag or net. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the
stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay
the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with
the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
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Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust If a dosage ball/device is supplied with your
removing product used cold. Be careful with rust concentrate detergent, measure the detergent into
stains which are not recent since the cellulose the device/ball which should then be placed on top of
structure will already have been damaged and the the laundry and at the back of the machine drum.
fabric tends to hole. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites poured into the compartment marked before
and fast coloureds only). starting the wash programme.
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations
fast coloureds only). on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat Quantity of detergent to be used
stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual The quantity of detergent will depend on the load
marks from white fabrics with bleach. size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and used.
treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of
residual marks with bleach. hardness. Information on hardness of the water in
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric your area can be obtained from the relevant water
first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any supply company.
residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
rinse thoroughly. quantities to use.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated
spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. Not enough washing powder causes:
Do not machine wash garments saturated with – the washload to turn gray,
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, – greasy clothes.
etc. If such fluids have been used to remove Too much washing powder causes:
stains prior to washing, wait until they have
completely evaporated from the fabric before – sudsing,
placing garments in the appliance – reduced agitation and washing effect,
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. – inadequate rinsing,
Use less detergent if:
Detergents and additives – you are washing a small load,
– the laundry is lightly soiled,
Good washing results also depend on the choice of
detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid – large amounts of foam form during washing.
waste and protect the environment. Although
biodegradable, detergents contain substances
which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate
balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of
fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour
fastness, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents
may be used in this appliance:
– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max)
and woollens,
The detergent and any additives must be placed in
the appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using compact (concentrate) detergents, a
programme without prewash must be selected.
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Operating sequence
Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment
4. Switch the machine on
of the detergent drawer in order to activate the To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button
ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the : the mains-on light comes on.
machine empty, in order to remove any The display will show three blinking dashes or a
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. blinking zero.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.
On/Off 0
1. Place the laundry in the drum
Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
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shaking them out as much as possible.
Close the door.
5. Select the desired programme/
fabric
Press the FABRICS button repeatedly, in order to
select the desired programme/fabric. The relevant
light will light up.
The lights relevant to the phases that form the
programme will light up.
P0004
The display will show the duration of the selected
programme, calculated on the basis of the maximum
load for each type of fabric. The light of the
2. Measure out the detergent START/PAUSE button will start flashing.
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure If the load of laundry to be washed is small, at the
out the amount of detergent recommended by the beginning of the cycle the display will still indicate the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the duration relevant to the maximum load. The duration
main wash compartment . value will be gradually adjusted during the execution
of the cycle.
If you wish to carry out a programme with prewash or
a stain phase, pour detergent into the appropriate
Cottons
compartment marked . Synthetics Prewash
Delicates
Please do not use liquid detergent with this Wool
Wash
appliance. Hand
wash Rinses
Spin
3. Measure out the additive Drain
FABRICS
C0064 C0065
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Delay
TEMPERATURE
Start
SPIN SPEED
Start/Pause
8. Select the desired options
If your laundry is very dirty or has stubborn stains, it
may be advisable to select the PREWASH, EXTRA
RINSE and/or STAIN option.
Press the OPTIONS button so as to cause the light
of the desired option remains lit.
Extra Rinse
Eco
Stain
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11. How to change a programme Pay attention to the level and temperature of the
water in the washing machine!
during its cycle When you close the door and press the ON/OFF
Before you make any change, you must pause the button again, the washing machine will resume the
washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE programme from the point where it had been
button. interrupted.
It is possible to change any phase before the
programme carries it out.
14. End of programme
Changing the type of fabric or temperature is
possible, obviously, only during the washing phase. At the end of the programme, the washing machine
If it is necessary to drain the water in order to change stops automatically, and displays a blinking zero.
the programme in progress, proceed as follows: If you had selected the RINSE HOLD option , the
• PAUSE the machine by pressing the light of the START/PAUSE button goes out, the zero
START/PAUSE button; on the display begins to flash, the door is locked and
RINSE HOLD light remains lit. To drain and spin see
• press the SKIP RESET button repeatedly, until only
page 8 (“RINSE HOLD position”).
the DRAIN light remains lit;
When the programme has been completed, a
• press the START/PAUSE button again.
blinking zero appears on the display.
When the water has been drained, the display shows
Press the SKIP RESET button repeatedly to erase
a blinking zero. You may now select a new
the programme that has just been carried out. If
programme and press the START/PAUSE button to
you omit to do this, the next time you switch the
start it.
washing machine on, the blinking zero will
appear on the display.
12. How to cancel a programme Note: when you switch the machine on, if you must
erase the previously performed programme, it is also
during its cycle sufficient to press the FABRICS button and select a
To cancel a programme that is being carried out, first new programme.
pause the washing machine by pressing the Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine off.
START/PAUSE button, then press the SKIP RESET The relevant light will go out.
button repeatedly, until the display shows three Remove the laundry from the washing machine.
blinking dashes. Check whether the drum is completely empty, by
rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is to
prevent any items of laundry from remaining
13. How to open the door during accidentally in the drum, where they might get
the cycle of a programme damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. by shrinking) or
You can open the door, after having set the washing bleed colour into another load of laundry.
machine to PAUSE, provided the following We advise you to close the water supply tap and
conditions exist: disconnect the plug from the socket.
• the washing machine is not in the heating phase Leave the door ajar in order to air the washing
beyond 55°C; machine.
• the level of the water is not high;
• the drum is not turning.
If these requirements are met, when you pause the
washing machine, the door can be opened.
Should it not be possible to open the door, and
should it be absolutely necessary to do so, switch
the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the
door.
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Washing Programmes
SPIN SPEED
Cottons Wash at 95°-60°- RINSE HOLD
COTTONS 95°C - 60°C - 40°-30 °C or cold PREWASH *
Whites and coloureds EXTRA RINSE
40°C -30°C - 3 rinses
STAIN
Cold Long spin QUICK WASH
ECO
SPIN SPEED
Wash at 60° - 40°- RINSE HOLD
Cottons 30°C or cold *
COTTONS PREWASH
60°C - 40°C - 3 rinses EXTRA RINSE
Coloureds
30°C - Cold) Long spin STAIN
QUICK WASH
ECO**
SPIN SPEED
Wash at 60° - 40°-
RINSE HOLD
SYNTHETICS/MIXED FABRICS Synthetics 30°C or cold PREWASH *
Whites and coloureds 60°C - - 40°C - 3 rinses EXTRA RINSE
30°C - Cold) Short spin STAIN
QUICK WASH
ECO**
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Energetic wash
95 60 40 30
Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash Max. wash
temperature temperature temperature temperature
95°C 60°C 40°C 30°C
Hand wash Do not
Delicate wash 60 40 40 30 wash
at all
high
temperature
low
temperature
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Maintenance
Maintenance Wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible C0066
to get a build up of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
performed on a regular basis. compartment can be removed.
To run a maintenance wash:
● The drum should be empty of laundry.
● Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
● Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a
powder.
C0067
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate Clean the drawer by rinsing it under a running tap.
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in
the fold.
C0068 P1086
P0038
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Drain pump • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose
and place the latter back in its seat.
The pump should be inspected if
• the machine does not empty and/or spin
• the machine makes an unusual noise during
draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins
etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the appliance.
• If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
P1117
• Open the pump door.
P1090
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Trouble-Shooting Guide
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily
without calling out a service technician. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out
the checks listed below.
During machine’s operation it is possible that one of the following alarm codes will appear on the display, then
a warning signal will be heard.
• E10 = there is no water filling
• E20 = the water is not drained
• E40 = door open
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after
all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
• The machine does not fill: • The water tap is closed. (E10)
• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (E10)
• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (E10)
• The door is not properly closed. (E40)
• The machine fills then empties • The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to
relevant paragraph in “water drainage” section.
immediately:
• The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20)
• The machine does not empty and/or • The RINSE HOLD option has been selected.
does not spin: • The drain pump is clogged. (E20)
• The machine vibrates or is noisy: • The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.
• The support feet have not been adjusted.
• The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
• Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
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• Spinning starts late or the laundry is • The electronic unbalance detection device has cut
in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in
not spun enough: the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse
rotation of the drum. This may happen several
times before the unbalance disappears and normal
spinning can resume. If, after few minutes, the
laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum,
the machine will spin at a lower speed or will not
spin. If at the end of the programme the laundry is
not spun enough, redistribute the load manually
and select the spin programme.
• The machine makes an unusual noise • The machine is fitted with a type of motor which
makes an unusual noise compared with other
traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer
start and more even distribution of the laundry in
the drum when spinning, as well as increased
stability of the machine.
Mod. ..........
Prod. No. ...........
P0042 BD Ser. No. .........
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Warranty 8. You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect
claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship.
FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Electrolux is not liable in the following situations (which are not
APPLIANCE: [FRONT LOAD WASHER] exhaustive):
(a) The Appliance is damaged by:
This document sets out the terms and conditions of product (i) accident
warranties for Electrolux branded appliances. It is an (ii) misuse or abuse, including failure to properly maintain or
important document. Please keep it with your proof of service
purchase documents in a safe place for future reference (iii) normal wear and tear
should you require service for your Electrolux appliance. (iv) power surges, electrical storm damage or incorrect power
General Terms and Conditions supply
1. In this warranty (v) incomplete or improper installation
(a) 'Electrolux' means Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd (vi) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation
ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appliances purchased (vii) insect or vermin infestation.
in Australia and Electrolux (NZ) Limited in respect of (b) The Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in
Appliances purchased in New Zealand; writing.
(b) 'Appliance' means any Electrolux product purchased by (c) The Appliance's serial number or warranty seal has been
you accompanied by this document; removed or defaced.
(c) 'Warranty Period' means (d) The Appliance was serviced or repaired by anyone other than
(i) where you use the Appliance for personal, domestic Electrolux or its Authorised Service Centres.
or household purposes in Australia the period of 24 9. This warranty, the contract to which it relates and the relationship
months and in New Zealand the period of 24 months; between you and Electrolux are governed by the law applicable in
(ii) where you use the Appliance for commercial the Australian State where the Appliance was purchased or the law
purposes, in Australia the period of 3 months and in applicable in New Zealand if the Appliance was purchased in New
New Zealand the period of 3 months, (if the period Zealand. Where the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand for
stated is 0 months you are not covered by this business purposes the Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply.
product warranty) Limitation of Liability
following the date of original purchase of the Appliance; 10. To the extent permitted by law:
(d) 'you' means the purchaser of the Appliance not having (a) Electrolux excludes all warranties other than as contained in
purchased the appliance for re-sale, and 'your' has a this document;
corresponding meaning. (b) Electrolux shall not be liable for any loss or damage whether
2. This warranty only applies to Appliances purchased and used direct or indirect or consequential arising from your purchase,
in Australia or New Zealand and is in addition to (and does use or non-use of the Appliance.
not exclude, restrict, or modify in any way) any non- 11. Provisions of the Trade Practices Act and State consumer
excludable statutory warranties in Australia or New Zealand. legislation in Australia, and the Consumer Guarantees Act, the
3. Electrolux warrants that, when dispatched from an Electrolux Sale of Goods Act and the Fair Trading Act in New Zealand, imply
warehouse, the Appliance is free from defects in materials warranties or conditions, or impose obligations, upon Electrolux
and workmanship for the Warranty Period. which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified. To the extent
4. During the Warranty Period Electrolux or its Authorised permitted by law, the liability of Electrolux (if any) arising out of or
Service Centre will, at no extra charge if your appliance is in relation to the Appliance or any services supplied by Electrolux
readily accessible without special equipment, and subject to shall be limited (where it is fair and reasonable to do so),:
these terms and conditions, repair or replace any parts which (a) in the case of Appliances, at its option, to the replacement or
it considers to be defective. You agree that any replaced repair of the Appliances or the supply of equivalent products or
Appliances or parts become the property of Electrolux. This the payment of the cost of replacing the Appliances or having
warranty does not apply to light globes, batteries, filters or the Appliances repaired or of acquiring equivalent Appliances.
similar perishable parts. Upon being replaced, parts and Appliances become the
5. Parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux are not property of Electrolux; or
covered by this warranty. (b) in the case of services, at its option, to the supply of the
6. Where you are within an Electrolux service area, this services again or the payment of the cost of having the
warranty covers the cost of transport of the Appliance to and services re-supplied;
from Authorised Service Centres of Electrolux and travelling and in the case of Appliances or services supplied in New Zealand,
costs for representatives of the Authorised Service Centre to loss or damage whether direct or indirect or consequential that is
and from your home or business. If you are outside an reasonably foreseeable.
Electrolux service area, you will bear these costs. For Privacy
information about whether you are within an Electrolux You acknowledge that in the event that you make a warranty claim it
service area, please phone 13 13 49 in Australia, or 0800 10 will be necessary for Electrolux and its Authorised Service Centres to
66 10 in New Zealand. exchange information in relation to you to enable Electrolux to meet its
7. Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim obligations under this warranty.
under this warranty.
Important Notice
Before Calling a Service Technician please check carefully the operating instructions, service booklet and the warranty terms and conditions.
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