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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Remove the packaging and check6.Electrical connection
a.Cut and remove the shrink-wrap. Electrical connections must be carried out by a
b.Remove the top protection and the protective qualified technician in compliance with the
corners.manufacturer?s instructions and the current
c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and standard safety regulations.
turning the washing machine on one rear bottom The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are
corner.given on the rating plate on the rear of the
d.Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising washing machine.
the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion. The washing machine must be connected
e.Remove the blue protective film from the panel
(depending on model).exclusively by means of a socket with an earth
? After unpacking, make sure that the washing connection in accordance with current
machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the regulations. The washing machine must be
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all
your local retailer.liability for damage to persons or property
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, deriving directly or indirectly from failure to
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children; observe the directions.
they are potentially dangerous. Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
2.Remove the transport bracket Before any maintenance on the washing machine
The washing machine is fitted with transport disconnect it from the mains supply.
screws and a transport bracket to prevent Access to the mains plug or to disconnection
damage during transport. Before using the from the mains supply via a double-pole switch
washing machine you must remove the must be ensured at all times following the
transport bracket (see ?Installation/Remove
the transport bracket?).installation.
3.Install the washing machine Do not operate the washing machine if it has
Place the washing machine on a flat and stable been damaged during transport. Inform the
floor surface.After-Sales Service.
Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
is stable and level (see ?Installation/Adjust by After-Sales Service.
the feet?).
4.Water supply The washing machine must be connected to an
Connect the water supply inlet hose in effective earthing installation, in compliance with
the regulations in force. In particular, washing
accordance with the regulations of your local machines installed in premises containing a
water company (see ?Installation/Connect the shower or a bath must be protected by a
water inlet hose?).differential residual current device of at least 30
Water supply: Cold water only mA. Earthing the washing machine is obligatory
Tap: 3/4? threaded hose connection
Pressure:100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).under the law. The manufacturer declines all
5.Drain hoseliability for damage to persons or property
Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it deriving either directly or indirectly from failure
over the edge of a sink with the ?U? bend (see to observe the directions above.
The washing machine may only be used in the
?Installation/Connect the water drain hose?).household for the prescribed uses.
If the washing machine is connected to a built-in
drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped Dimensions:
with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and Width:400 mm
draining of water (siphoning effect).Height:900 mm
Depth:600 mm
GB 2
Black process 45.0° 100.0 LPI |
ACEC
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