User Manual

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Electrical connection
Electrical safety
ã Warning!
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power
cord.
– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.
– Never pull out the mains plug during operation.
– Connect the washing machine to an alternating
current via a correctly installed earthed socket only.
– The mains voltage and voltage specifications on
the washing machine (appliance rating plate) must
match.
– Connected load as well as required fuse are
indicated on the appliance rating plate.
Ensure that:
– Mains plug and socket match fit.
– Cable cross-section is adequate.
– Earthing system has been installed correctly.
– A damaged power cord may be replaced by
an electrician only. A replacement mains cable can
be obtained from customer service.
– Do not use multiple plugs/couplings or extension
cables.
– If a residual-current-operated circuit breaker is
used, use only a type which features this symbol:
z.
Only this symbol guarantees compliance with
currently valid regulations.
– The mains plug must be accessible at all times.