• Make sure that there is air circulation between
the appliance and the floor.
• When the appliance is in its permanent position,
check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
• Do not install the appliance directly above a
floor drain.
• Do not spray water on the appliance and do not
expose it to excessive humidity.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance
lid cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a closed container to collect
possible water leakage under the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre to
ensure which accessories can be used.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING! Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof
socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating
plate are compatible with the electrical ratings
of the mains power supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension
cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains
plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains
cable need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure that
there is access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug
with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
WATER CONNECTION
• The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used
for a long time, where repair work has been
carried out or new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks
during and after the first use of the appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is
too short. Contact the Authorised Service
Centre for the replacement of the inlet hose.
• When unpacking the appliance, It is possible to
see water flowing from the drain hose. This is
due to the testing of the appliance with the use
of water in the factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400
cm. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for
the other drain hose and the extension.
• Make sure that there is access to the tap after
the installation.
USE
WARNING! Risk of injury, electric
shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions on the detergent
packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are
wet with flammable products in, near or on the
appliance.
• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily soiled
with oil, grease or other greasy substances. It
can damage rubber parts of the washing
machine. Prewash such fabrics by hand before
loading them into the washing machine.
• Make sure that all metal objects are removed
from the laundry.
SERVICE
• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised
Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-professional
repair can have safety consequences and might
void the guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be available for 10
years after the model has been discontinued:
motor and motor brushes, transmission between
motor and drum, pumps, shock absorbers and
springs, washing drum, drum spider and related
ball bearings, heaters and heating elements,
including heat pumps, piping and related
equipment including hoses, valves, filters and
aquastops, printed circuit boards, electronic
displays, pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware including reset
software, door, door hinge and seals, other
seals, door locking assembly, plastic peripherals
such as detergent dispensers. Please note that
some of these spare parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all spare
parts are relevant for all models.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and
spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps
are intended to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances, such as
temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended
to signal information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not intended to
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