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MODEL: STL95 | PRODUCT CODE: 57475 | 07/2017
Getting Started: Installation Cont.
Location of machine & Levelling
• The washing machine is equipped with two rollers at the rear that can be used to easily move the machine
to its desired location. Tilt the washing machine by approximately 30 degrees and push forward or pull
backwards while holding the machine securely on both sides with your hands as illustrated below (Fig. 8).
• Move the washing machine to its desired location and install on a stable and level surface.
• Note: Moving the machine using the rollers on an uneven surface can damage the rollers.
CAUTION!
Take care of your back. Do not tilt the washing machine too much, which could cause injury.
• If the ground surface where the washing machine is located is uneven, it may require levelling to stablilise.
Using the adjustable foot at the front right hand side of the machine, twist anti-clockwise to increase the
leg height or clockwise to lower the leg height (Fig. 9).
Note:
The washer must not be installed on any textured floor coverings, for example: carpet or rugs.
• Once the washing machine is installed in its desired location, it is time to connect the power supply and
turn on the water supply at the hot and cold taps.
CAUTION!
•
Check the power supply for damage, making sure it is not squashed or kinked.
•
If the power supply is damaged, do not install!
•
A damaged power supply must be replaced by a licensed electrician in avoid a hazard.
Do not operate the appliance until it is repaired as there is a risk of electric shock.
Before your first use
You owe it to yourself and your washer to have your washer installed correctly.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1
Has the washer been lifted out of the foam base packaging? Refer to page 10.
2
Is the drain hose installed securely to the machine using the provided ring clamp and is the hose threaded
through the ‘U-shaped hose guide’ and hooked into your tub or standpipe?
3
Is the hot hose (
red
striped) connected to the Hot valve (marked ‘Hot’) on the rear of the machine?
Is the cold hose (
blue
striped) connected to the Cold valve (marked ‘Cold’) on the rear of the machine?
4
Is the washer correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the floor?
5
Before using the washing machine for the first time, run a complete cycle without any laundry items.
Select the ‘Standard’ program and run the machine until the end of the program.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
