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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Removing the packaging and inspection Use only new hoses to connect the washing
? After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine to the water supply. Used hoses must
not be used and should be discarded.
machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or 5.Drain
your local retailer. Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it
Check that the accessories and supplied parts are over the edge of a sink by means of the ?U? bend
all present.supplied.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, If the washing machine is connected to an
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, integrated drainage system, ensure the latter is
as they are potentially dangerous.equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous
If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to loading and draining of water (siphoning effect).
delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few 6.Electrical connection
hours before operating. Electrical connections must be carried out by a
2.Remove the transport boltsqualified technician in compliance with the
The washing machine is fitted with transport manufacturer?s instructions and current standard
bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior safety regulations.
during transport. Before using the machine, it is Data regarding voltage, power consumption and
imperative that the transport bolts are removed.protection requirements is given on the inside of
After their removal, cover the openings with the the door.
4 enclosed plastic caps. The appliance must be connected to the mains by
3.Install the washing machinemeans of a socket with an earth connection in
Remove the protective film from the control panel accordance with current regulations. The
(if available on your model).washing machine must be earthed by law. The
Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop.manufacturer declines all liability for damage to
property or injury to persons or animals, deriving
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor directly or indirectly from failure to observe the
surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting directions.
Do not use extension leads or multiple sockets.
on the floor and then check that the washing Before any maintenance on the washing machine
machine is perfectly level (use a spirit level).
In case of wooden or so-called ?floating floors? disconnect it from the mains supply.
(for instance certain parquet or laminate floors), After installation, access to the mains plug or to
disconnection from mains supply must be
place the appliance on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of ensured at all times via a double-pole switch.
plywood at least 3 cm in thickness which is
secured to the floor. Do not operate the washing machine if it has
4.Water inletbeen damaged during transport. Inform the
After-Sales Service.
Connect the water supply inlet hose in Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
accordance with the regulations of your local
water company.by After-Sales Service.
The appliance must only be used in the
Water inlet: Cold water only household for the prescribed uses.
(if no other information on
your programme chart)Minimum housing dimensions:
Width: 600 mm
Water tap:3/4? threaded hose
connectorHeight: 850 mm
Water pressure Depth: 600 mm
(flow pressure):100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
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