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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Removing the packaging and check
•
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.
•
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous.
2.Remove the transit bolts
•
The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to
prevent internal damage during transport.
Before using the washing machine you must
remove the transit bolts
(see “Installation/
Remove the transit bolts”).
3.Install the washing machine
•
Move the machine without carrying it at the top.
•
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
•
Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is
stable and level (see “Installation / Adjust the
feet”).
4.Water supply
•
Connect the water supply inlet hose in
accordance with regulations of your local water
company (see “Installation/Connect the water
inlet hose”).
•
Water supply:
cold water only
•
Tap:
3/4” threaded hose connection
•
Pressure:
100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
5.Drain hose
•
Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it
over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend
(see “Installation/Connect the water drain hose”).
•
If the washing machine is connected to a built-in
drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped with
a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining
of water (siphoning effect)
6.Electrical connections
•
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and current standard
safety regulations.
•
Voltage information, power consumption and
electrical protection data are supplied 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 appliance must be earthed by
law. The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to property or injury to persons or
animals deriving either directly or indirectly
from failure to observe the directions.
•
Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
•
Before any maintenance on the washing
machine disconnect it from the mains 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: 850
mm
Depth: 600
mm
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