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2. Onto a sink outlet spigot.
If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove
any blanking plug that may be in place.
Any necessary adjustment can be made with a
spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise
and displacement of the machine during operation.
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on
Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure witha wooden floor.
a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drainSprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sinkvibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
entering the washing machine.always place the machine on a solid floor.
Special conditions
If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft
material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to
!!prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base
should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges
of the machine.
Warning
The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4The machine should NOT be placed on deep
metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is
pile carpeting.
available from your local Service Force Centre.
The joining piece must have an internal diameter ofNote
18mm.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it
is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a
Important
breakdown.
? Before connecting the machine to new pipework or
to pipework that has not been used for some time,
run off a reasonable amount of water to flush outIn the interest of the environment
any debris that may have collected in the pipes.Washing machines and dishwashers should be
? For the correct functioning of the machine the drainconnected to the FOUL drainage system, the water
hose must be hooked on the proper support piece
situated on the top of the back side of thewill then be taken to a sewage works for treatment
before being discharged safely into a river.
appliance.It is essential that these appliances are not
connected to the surface water drainage system as
Levellingthis water is discharged directly into a river or stream
Level the washing machine by raising or lowering theand may cause pollution.
If you require any further advice please contact your
feet. local water authority.
The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a
self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and
stable.
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