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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Removing the packaging and checking
•
After unpacking, make sure that the washing
machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or
your local retailer
•
Check that the accessories and supplied parts are
all present
•
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of
children; they can constitute a possible source of
danger.
•
If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to
delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few
hours before operating.
2.Remove the transport bolts
•
The washing machine is fitted with a transport
bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior
during transport.
Before using the washing machine, it is
imperative that the transport bolts are removed
3.Install the washing machine
•
Remove the protective foil from the control
panel
•
Move the appliance without lifting it by the
worktop
•
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
surface. In the case of a yielding sub-floor the
machine should be installed in a corner of the
room.
•
Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly on
the floor and check that the appliance is perfectly
level (use a spirit level)
•
n case of wooden or so-called “floating floors”
(for instance certain parquet or laminate floors),
place the appliance on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of
plywood at least 3 cm in thickness which is
secured to the floor.
4.Water inlet
•
Connect the water supply inlet hose in
accordance with regulations of your local water
company
•
Water inlet:
Cold water only
•
Tap:
3/4” threaded hose connection
•
Water Pressure
(flow pressure): 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
5.Drain hose
•
Connect the drain hose to the ventilated siphon
or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the
“U” bend.
6.Electrical connections
•
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety
regulations
•
Data concerning voltage, consumption and fuses
are located on the inside of the appliance door
•
The appliance must be connected to the mains
exclusively by means of a socket with an earth
connection in accordance with established
regulations.
The washing machine must be earthed by law.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for
injury to persons or pets, or damage to property
caused by non-compliance with the above-
mentioned regulations
•
Do not use extension leads or multi sockets
•
Before any maintenance work on the washing
machine disconnect it from the mains or turn off
the power supply
•
Access to the mains plug or to disconnection
from mains supply via a double-pole switch must
be ensured at all times following the installation
•
Do not operate the washing machine if it has
been damaged during transport. Inform the
After-Sales Service
•
Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
by After-Sales Service
•
The washing machine must only be used in the
household for the prescribed uses
Minimum housing dimensions:
Width: 600
mm
Height: 825
mm
Depth: 600
mm
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