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Positioning and connecting
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Caution!
Damage to the appliance
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Frozen hoses may crack/burst.
Do not install the washing machine
in areas exposed to frost and/or
outdoors.
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If the washing machine is raised by
protruding components (e.g.
washing machine door), the
components may break off and the
washing machine may be damaged.
Do not lift the washing machine by
protruding parts.
Note:
If in doubt, have the appliance
connected by a technician.
Installation surface
Note:
The washing machine must be
stable so that it does not move around.
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The surface on which it is installed
must be firm and level.
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Soft floors/floor coverings are not
suitable.
Installation on a base or a
wooden joist floor
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
The washing machine may “wander”
and tip/topple from the base when
spinning.
Always secure the washing machine
feet with fixing brackets*.
Holding brackets: order no. WMZ 2200
Note:
If installing on a wooden joist
ceiling:
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If possible, install the washing
machine in a corner.
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Screw a water-resistant wooden
panel (min. 30 mm thick) to the floor.
Installing the appliance in a
kitchenette
:
Warning
Danger of death!
Danger of death if live parts are
touched.
Do not remove the appliance cover
panel.
Notes
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Recess width of 60 cm required.
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Only install the washing machine
underneath a continuous worktop
that is securely connected to
adjacent cabinets.
Removing the transport locks
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
■
The washing machine is secured for
transportation using transport locks.
If the transport locks are not
removed, the drum, for example,
may become damaged when the
washing machine is operated.
Before using the appliance for the
first time, make sure that you
completely remove all four transport
locks. Keep the locks in a safe
place.
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To prevent transport damage from
occurring if the appliance is moved
at a later date, you must refit the
transport locks before transporting
the appliance.
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