Important !
Water inlet
You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in
The inlets on the back of the appliance are colour coded,
case the machine is to be transported again.
blue for cold and red for hot.
If the appliance is to be moved, the precautions listed
under OThe dangers of freezing� must be carried outCOLD WATER SUPPLY
HOT WATER SUPPLY
i.e. the residual water in the hoses must be pumped out.
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 other kitchen units.
Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under
the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.
Your new washing machine has been designed to be
permanently plumbed in to your homeOs water supply
and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it
Connect the hoses to a tap with a 3/4� thread.
may be connected to suitable existing taps with the drain
Do not use already employed inlet hoses.
hose discharging into a sink.
If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two
The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with
hoses to a cold water outlet by means of a �YE
female 3/4� BSP thread connectors. If this connection is
connection piece.
not compatible with the plumbing of the existing
Installation should comply with local water authority
installation, a variety of connectors are available from
and building regulationsO requirements.
good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit
most domestic plumbing. Any alteration to your existingThe appliance must be given a separate cold water
plumbing must be carried out by a competent person, orsupply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single
qualified plumber.outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum
water pressure of 0.48 bar is required for safe operation
of the appliance.
Installation on a Suspended Floor
If you cannot make the cold water connection direct
Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the
vibration. To help prevent vibration we recommend you
appliance from your cold water storage system.
place a waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm thick
under the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor beamsThere should be a minimum distance of 5.02m
with screws. If possible install the appliance in one of(16.5 ft) between the applianceOs inlet and the bottom of
the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.the water storage tank.
There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water
supply, providing there is a minimun height of 2.74
metres (9 ft) between the bottom of the cold water
storage tank and the bottom of the hot water cylinder.
Set the hoses correctly by loosening the ring nuts. After
positioning the inlet hoses, be sure to tighten the ring
nuts again to prevent leaks.
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