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Positioning and connecting
18
Electrical connection
:
Warning
Risk of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if you
touch live components.
■
Never touch or hold the mains plug
with wet hands.
■
Only pull out the mains cable by the
plug and never by the cable, as this
could damage it.
Observe the following information and
ensure that:
Notes
■
The mains voltage and voltage
indicated on the appliance (rating
plate) are the same.
The connected load and fuse
required are specified on the rating
plate.
■
The appliance is only connected to
an alternating current via a properly
installed earthed socket.
■
The mains plug fits the socket.
■
The earthing system is properly
installed.
■
The mains cable is only replaced by
a qualified electrician (if this is
necessary). Replacement mains
cables are available from the after-
sales service.
■
No multiple plugs/couplings or
extension cables are used.
■
If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is
used, only a type which displays this
symbol is used:
z
.
Only this symbol guarantees
compliance with the currently
applicable regulations.
■
The mains plug can be accessed at
all times.
■
The mains cable is not bent,
squashed, modified, cut through, or
in contact with heat sources.
Before washing for the first
time
The washing machine was thoroughly
tested before leaving the factory. To
remove any water that may be left over
from the test, run the first wash cycle
without
any laundry.
Notes
■
The washing machine
must be
correctly
installed
and
connected
■
Never use a damaged machine.
Inform customer services.
1.
Check the machine.
2.
Remove the protective film from the
control panel.
3.
Connect the mains plug.
4.
Turn on the tap.
5.
Close the door (do not load any
laundry).
6.
Depending on the model, run the
Drum Clean 90 °C
or
Cottons
90 °C
program. For AU
variant, two cycles of
Cottons
90 °C
programme without laundry are
required to be run at initial setup,
and this operation only needs to be
completed once.
7.
Open the detergent drawer.
8.
Pour approximately 1 litre of water
into compartment
II
.
9.
Pour standard detergent into
compartment
II
.
Note:
To prevent foaming, only use
half the amount of detergent
recommended by the detergent
manufacturer. Do not use detergent
designed for wool or delicates.
10.
Close the detergent drawer.
11.
Press the
A
Start/Reload button.
12.
When the program ends, switch off
the appliance.
Your washing machine is now ready to
use.
