Water drainageWarning
If you intend the drain hose from the machine to emptyThe machine should NOT be placed on deep pile car-
into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and that thepeting.
plug hole is not blocked.
Note
If the machine is permanently plumbed in, hook the end
of the hose into a standpipe installed for the purpose.Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is
The standpipe must have an internal diameter of at leasteasily accessible for the engineer in the event of a break-
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40 mm (1 /2") in order that there is an air gap betweendown.
the drain hose and the standpipe. Make sure, that it isAll plumbing and electrical work required to install this
designed in such a way, that the end of the drain hoseappliance must be carried out by competent persons or
cannot be covered with water.qualified plumbers or electricians.
In the interest of the environment
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Washing machines and dishwashers should be connec-
ted to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be
40 mmtaken to a sewage works for treatment before being
inside dia min
discharged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appliances are not connected to
600 mm minthe surface water drainage system as this water is
900 mm max
discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause
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pollution.
If you require any further advice please contact your
Importantlocal authority drainage department.
Before connecting up 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 out any debris that
may have collected in the pipes.
Whether discharging into a sink or a standpipe check
that the end of the drain hose is neither too high nor too
low. The top of the curve in the hoseOs end should be no
more than 90 cm (35.4�), and no less than 60cm (23.6�)
above floor level.
LevellingSHOWER
Level the washing ma-SINK TOILET
BATHBIDET
chine by raising or low-
ering the feet. The feet
may be tight to adjust as
they incorporate a selfWASHING
MACHINEDISHWASHER
locking nut, but the machi-
ne MUST be level.RAINWATER
'RUN-OFF'
Any necessary adjustment
can be made with a span-FOUL DRAIN
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ner. Accurate levellingSURFACE WATERFOUL SEWERS
DRAINS & SEWERS
prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the ma-
chine during operation.SEWAGETREATMENT
UNTREATED
DISCHARGEWORKS
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on aTREATED
DISCHARGE
wooden floor.
RIVERRIVER
Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,P0987
always place the machine on a solid floor.
Special conditions
If the floor is carpeted with a deep-pile carpet or covered
with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base
under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displace-
ment. The base should protrude a few centimetres
beyond the edges of the machine.
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