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Positioning and connecting
20
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
k
Drum Clean 90 °C
or
Cottons
v
90 °C
program. For AU variant,
two cycles of
Cottons
v
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 Start/Reload button.
12.
When the program ends, switch off
the appliance.
Your washing machine is now ready to
use.
Transportation
e.g. when moving home
Preparatory work:
1.
Turn off the water tap.
2.
Reduce the water pressure in the
supply hose.
Maintenance – filter in the water
3.
Disconnect the washing machine
from the main plug.
4.
Drain the remaining detergent
solution.
Maintenance – detergent solution
pump blocked
5.
Remove the hoses.
Installing the transport locks:
1.
Remove the covers and keep them
in a safe place.
Use a screwdriver if necessary.
2.
Insert all four sleeves.
Clip the mains cable securely in the
holders. Insert and tighten the
screws.
