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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
the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion.washing machine.
? The washing machine must be connected
e.Remove the blue protective film from the panel exclusively by means of a socket with an earth
(depending on model).connection in accordance with current
? After unpacking, make sure that the washing
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
damage during transport. Before using the ? Access to the mains plug or to disconnection
washing machine you must remove the from the mains supply via a double-pole switch
transport bracket (see ?Installation/Remove must be ensured at all times following the
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?).
? The washing machine must be connected to an
4.Water supplyeffective earthing installation, in compliance with
? Connect the water supply inlet hose in the regulations in force. In particular, washing
accordance with the regulations of your local
water company (see ?Installation/Connect the machines installed in premises containing a
water inlet hose?).shower or a bath must be protected by a
? Water supply: Cold water only differential residual current device of at least 30
mA. Earthing the washing machine is obligatory
? Tap: 3/4? threaded hose connectionunder the law. The manufacturer declines all
? Pressure:100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
For Great Britain & Ireland only:liability for damage to persons or property
? Water inlet: hot and cold fill.deriving either directly or indirectly from failure
to observe the directions above.
The warm water inlet temperature must not ? The washing machine may only be used in the
exceed 60° C.
5.Drain hosehousehold for the prescribed uses.
? Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it Dimensions:
over the edge of a sink with the ?U? bend (see
Width:400 mm
?Installation/Connect the water drain hose?).Height:900 mm
? If the washing machine is connected to a built-in Depth:600 mm
drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped
with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and
draining of water (siphoning effect).
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