VALBERG Washing Machine: Regulatory Guidelines

Safety Information

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

General guidelines

• Consult the appliance's operating instructions for details on cleaning and maintenance.
• This appliance may be used by children of at least 8 years of age and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or without prior experience or knowledge, if they are properly supervised or if they have been given instructions on how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the risks involved.
• Children should not tamper with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Follow the precautions when installing the appliance as they are set out in the appliance's instructions.
• The power socket must remain accessible or a switch must be installed in the wiring system in accordance with the installation rules so that the appliance can be disconnected from the power supply network whatever the circumstances.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales department or similarly qualified persons to avoid any danger.
• Please respect the maximum and minimum inlet water pressures specified in the technical specifications of the sheet attached to the instructions. If the connection to the water supply network of the appliance is removable, new connection kits must be used during installation. Do not reuse worn connection kits.

Specific Instructions

• This appliance is designed to wash a maximum mass of dry laundry in kilograms indicated on the leaflet attached to the instructions.
• Children under 3 years of age should be kept away, unless they are under continuous supervision.
• This appliance is only intended for household use.
• It is not suitable for use in similar applications such as: Kitchen areas reserved for staff in stores, offices and other professional environments; Farms; Use by guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments; Bed-and-breakfast type environments; Locations intended for collective use in apartment buildings.
• If the appliance has vents or ventilation openings at its base, these openings must not be blocked by a carpet.
• The ECO 40-60 programme is suitable for washing normally soiled cotton laundry, that is washable at 40°C or 60°C, in the same cycle.
• It is used to assess the appliance's compliance with the European ecodesign legislation.
• The most efficient programmes in terms of energy and water consumption are usually those that run at low temperatures for a longer period of time.
• Loading the household washing machine to the maximum capacity for each programme, as recommended in the appliance's instructions, helps to save energy and water.
• Follow the recommendations regarding the recommended types of washing powder for the different washing programmes and temperatures specified in the appliance's instructions.
• If the powder or liquid washing product or additive (fabric softener, etc.) appears to be too compact or too thick after prolonged storage, break up the powder, or dilute the washing liquid with clean water, before pouring it into the appropriate compartment of the appliance so as not to obstruct the compartment and prevent any overflow when the water is added.
• The washing powder or additive must be chosen according to the washing temperature to guarantee optimum performance while consuming the least energy (water and electricity).
• The noise level and residual humidity depend on the spin speed. The higher the spin speed during the spinning phase, the louder the noise and the lower the residual humidity level.
• For more information on the energy labelling of the appliance, please refer to the product information sheet on the leaflet attached to the instructions as well as in the EPREL product database (European Product Database for Energy Labelling) of the European Commission available using the QR code of the energy label version 2019/2014 supplied with the appliance or by entering the 6-digit product code separated by a space by the appliance reference under the website: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/
• The technical values concerning the main programmes are specified in the instructions for using the appliance.
• The values provided in the appliance's instructions for the programmes, other than the ECO 40-60 programme, are rough guides.
• This appliance is only for washing, rinsing and/or spinning machine-washable textiles in a domestic setting. Under no circumstances should it be used in a professional, commercial or industrial setting.
• The appliance should not be transported alone and should not be transported on its front (door side).
• WARNING: Keep the packing materials and accessories out of the reach of children. Never let children play with the packaging or accessories.
• DANGER: Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not install the appliance on a carpet or similar floor covering.
• The appliance must not be installed behind a locking door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the side opposite that of the appliance, thus preventing the appliance from fully opening.
• WARNING: Remove the transit bolts at the rear of the appliance. These transit bolts are only needed when transporting the appliance and must be removed before the appliance is used for the first time, at the risk of causing damage that is not covered by the warranty.
• WARNING: The appliance must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earth connection. The appliance must not be connected via an extension cable or power strip.
• WARNING: Do not bend, crush or pinch the power supply cable and the water pipes behind the appliance. Leave enough space behind the appliance so that it is not in direct contact with the mains socket, the water inlet or drain.
• CAUTION: The power to the appliance must not pass through an external switch, like a timer, or be connected to a circuit that is regularly turned on and off by the utility provider.
• DANGER: Do not connect the appliance to the mains with wet hands, as this could result in an electric shock.
• DANGER: If the laundry has been pretreated with cleaning products containing solvents, it may cause an explosion in the appliance. Rinse the pretreated laundry thoroughly with water before washing.
• Always check the labels on the clothing before adding them to the appliance; otherwise, they may be damaged.
• Always check and remove any objects from the pockets of clothing before adding the item to the appliance.
• CAUTION: The window becomes hot when washing at a high temperature. Do not touch it and keep children away from the appliance.
• CAUTION: Do not open the washing product dispenser during a cycle. Risk of chemical burns from spattered washing products.
• Any cleaning and/or in-depth maintenance work done on the appliance must be conducted with the electrical outlet disconnected and the water inlet valve closed.
• Do not use a steam cleaner when cleaning the appliance.
• In the event of a malfunction which cannot be resolved with the information provided in the operating instructions for the appliance, contact the after-sales service.

Symbols

• CE: This appliance complies with European regulations.
• Recycling symbol: There are waste sorting guidelines for the recycling of the product including its packaging.
• Alternating current symbol: This appliance is powered by an alternating current.
• End-of-life symbol: At the end of its life, the product must not be sorted or recycled with other household waste.

After-sales Service

If you encounter a problem using your appliance, carry out the following steps first:

• Follow the operating guidelines, including the chapters relating to cleaning, servicing and maintenance, as well as the description of the error codes according to the appliance.
• Consult the self-diagnostic assessment tool to help resolve problems using the website:
• FR: https://www.electrodepot.fr/sav
• BE: https://www.electrodepot.be/fr/sav / https://www.electrodepot.be/nl/dnv
• ES: https://www.electrodepot.es/servicio-postventa

If, despite these steps, the problem is not resolved:

Appliance under warranty

• Request support for your device through the above Electro-Dépôt website.
• Or Call the service using the phone number specified on your sales receipt/invoice.

The warranty is set at 2 years* minimum after the purchase of the new appliance, and covers the costs of shipments home, professional work on the appliance and spare parts.

* Excluding the peace of mind warranty or extended warranty.

Device out of warranty and self-repair

The same procedure as for a device under warranty can be performed but the costs are no longer covered.

France only: Other repair and troubleshooting professionals are available via the website https://www.annuaire-reparation.fr

CAUTION: Any work and/or repair of the product by the user or a non-professional third party may jeopardise the safety of people and property.

WARNING: The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage occurring during self-repair insofar as this damage is linked in particular to user error or non-compliance by the latter with the product repair instructions.

If you wish to self-repair your appliance, please consult the Electro-Dépôt website dedicated to after-sales service, indicated above, and including:

• The self-diagnostic tool to help with problem solving
• Troubleshooting solution proposals including a link to the official spare parts dealer
• Regulatory instructions (this manual) and instructions for using the device

France only: Self-repair tutorials are available via the partner website https://www.spareka.fr

DANGER: Before any intervention, please disconnect the device from all its power sources (electricity, water, etc.)

Depending on the device, it is sometimes necessary to discharge the capacitors using pliers or an insulated screwdriver to avoid the risk of electric shock.

For private individuals and professional repairers, these parts are available at least 10 years after the purchase date of the new appliance depending on the specific features of the appliance:

• Door
• Door hinges
• Door seals and other seals
• Door lock assembly
• Plastic accessories: Washing product dispensers, etc.

For professional repairers, these parts are available at least 10 years after the date of the purchase of the new appliance depending on the specific features of the appliance:

• Motor and motor brushes
• Transmission between the motor and the drum
• Pumps
• Shock absorbers and springs
• Washing drum, drum pulley and corresponding bearings (singly or as a set)