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Installing and connecting the appliance
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Install the appliance as follows:
1.
Place the appliance on a clean,
even, solid surface.
2.
Check that the appliance is level
using a spirit level.
3.
If necessary, turn the appliance feet
to make sure it is level.
You can now connect the appliance.
Notes
■
All appliance feet must stand firmly
on the ground.
■
If appliances are not installed
correctly, this may result in noises,
vibrations, uneven drum operation
and/or to residual water leaking out
of the appliance.
Connecting the appliance
:
Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/material
damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance is not installed properly,
this may lead to a dangerous situation.
Make sure that:
■
The mains voltage on your power
socket matches the rated voltage
specified on the appliance
(identification plate). The connected
loads and the required fuse
protection are specified on the
identification plate.
■
The appliance is only connected to a
source of alternating current via a
nationally recognized and grounded
outlet that has been correctly
installed.
■
The mains plug and the grounded
socket match and the earthing
system has been correctly installed.
■
The cross section of the cable is
sufficiently large enough.
■
The mains plug is accessible at all
times.
■
If using a residual current circuit
breaker, only use one that bears the
following mark:
z
. The presence of
this mark is the only way to be sure
that it fulfils all the applicable
regulations.
:
Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/material
damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance's mains cable is altered
or damaged, this may result in electric
shock, short circuiting or fire due to
overheating.
The mains cable must not be kinked,
crushed or altered, and must not come
into contact with any heat sources.
:
Warning
Risk of fire/material damage/damage
to the appliance!
The use of extension cords or power
strips may result in fire due to
overheating or short circuiting.
Connect the appliance directly to an
earthed socket that has been correctly
installed. Do not use extension cords,
power strips or multi-way couplers.
:
Warning
Risk of injury!
If the hoses and mains cables are not
correctly routed, they may constitute a
tripping hazard, which may result in
injury.
Route hoses and cables such that they
do not constitute a tripping hazard.
