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Location
The washing machine should
always be installed on a flat
solid surface free from sloping,
unevenness or any flexing.
A power supply socket must
be within 1.5 metres of either
side of the washing machine.
Do not overload the socket with
multiple appliances.
Avoid positioning the washing
machine directly next to any gas
supplies or appliances such as
cookers/hobs.
Do not install the washing machine in
temperatures below 0
o
c or where water
pipes, pump, valves or hoses could
potentially freeze.
For safety reasons a minimal clearance
gap of 10mm should be left around the
whole washing machine. This is especially
important in alcove or closed installation.
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Floor types
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Choose a suitable solid, even floor surface
to ensure the machine is level and free from
movement.
•
During machine operation floor surface finish can
contribute to additional noise.
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Concrete floors are ideal as long as they are even.
•
Tiled floors are ideal as long as there is no flex
from the materials they are laid on i.e. floorboards.
•
Wooden floors may need to be reinforced
should they flex when the washing machine is
in operation. A piece of 600mm water
resistant plywood should be firmly screwed to the
floor to try and help minimise vibration.
•
Do not place the product onto a carpet or other
floor covering that may prevent cooling air from
entering the machine. Lack of airflow may cause
the machine to overheat and have an adverse
effect to safety or reliability.
•
If the floor is uneven never use additional items
such as pieces of wood, plastic or metals to correct
as these could become loose and move due to
machine vibration over time.
Getting started
Uneven floors
Weak floors
Carpet
Slippery surfaces