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installation
Connecting the water supply hose
1. To prevent leakage from the connection
joints, ensure the rubber washer seals
are fitted to each end of the water supply
hose. Do not use without the seals in
place.
2. Fit the straight end of the water supply
hose to the cold water tap.
3. Connect the angled end of the white headed hose to the
water inlet valve on the machine. Hand tighten the plastic
parts of the connections. If you are unsure,
please call a qualified plumber.
4. Open the tap slowly and check that there are no leaks
around the connection joints.
Draining to a sink or wash-basin
• Secure the drain hose in position, so it can’t drop out of the basin.
• Don’t block the basin’s drain outlet, and make sure that the drainage through is sufficient to
prevent overflowing.
• Don’t let the tip of the drain hose dip into the drained water, as this can cause the water to
flow back into the washing machine.
U-Shape Holder
Draining to a wash-basin
Draining to a drain hose
connecting to the mains supply
For your safety:
• Do not use a mains plug adapter or extension cable.
• If the mains cable or mains plug are damaged, disconnect from the main, stop using them
and call a qualified technician for assistance.
• Mains cord of your washing machine is equipped with an Earthed plug. This plug must
always be inserted to an earthed socket capable of supplying 13 Amps. If you don’t have
such a socket and fuses in your house, please call a qualified electrician.
first time use
Some water may be left in your machine due to tests carried out during production. To dispose
of this water, it is recommended to perform the first washing operation with the programme
(Cotton 90ºC) and without laundry by inserting ½ portion of detergent in the main detergent (II)
compartment of the detergent drawer.
* All images are for indication only; please refer to your individual unit for actual item.
3/4”
min. 10 mm
3/4”
min. 10 mm
Plastic
joint
Cold water inlet
(White filter valve)
When connecting to
the drain ensure the
blanking plate has
been removed.
During initial start-up and use of the unit, there may be a slight smell while the motor is
settling in. This is not a fault; this is normal operation.
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