Before using the washing machine
1.Remove 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
dealer.
•Keep the packaging
materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of
reach of children, since it is a
possible source of danger.
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
•Install the appliance on a
solid and level floor surface.
In the case of a yielding sub-
floor, the appliance should
be installed in the corner of
a room.
•Adjust the feet to ensure that
the machine is stable and level
on the floor (see “Installation/
Adjust the feet”).
4.Water inlet
•Connect the water supply
inlet hose in accordance
with the regulations of your
local water company (see
"Installation/Connect the
water supply 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 ventilated siphon or
hook it over the edge of a
sink by means of the "U"
bend (see "Installation/
Connect the water drain
hose").
6.Electrical connections
•Electrical connections must
be carried out by a qualified
electrician in compliance
with the manufacturer's
instructions and local safety
regulations.
•Voltage information, power
consumption and electrical
fusing data are supplied on
the front panel behind the
door frame.
•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 possible damage
to property or injury to
persons or pets deriving
from failure to observe the
a/m directions.
•Do not use extension leads
or multi sockets.
•Before any maintenance on
the washing machine
disconnect the power plug or
switch off the power 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.
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