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If you intend the drain hose to empty into a sink, makeSpecial conditions
sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not
If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft
blocked. Use the plastic ?U-Piece? supplied.
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 machine should NOT be placed on deep pile
carpeting.
Note
The drain hose must not be kinked.Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a
Importantbreakdown.
IBefore connecting up the machine to new pipework
In the interest of the
or to pipework that has not been used for some time,
environmentrun off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any
debris that may have collected in the pipes.
Washing machines and dishwashers should be
Iconnected to the FOUL drainage system, the water willFor a correct functioning of the machine the drain
hose must be hooked on the proper support piece
then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before
situated on the top of the back side of the appliance.
being discharged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appliances are not connected to
the surface water drainage system as this water is
Levelling
discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause
Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the
pollution.
feet. The feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate
If you require any further advice please contact your
a self locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and
local water authority.
stable.
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 a!"
wooden floor.
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vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
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