Instruction for Use

GB 2
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Remove the packaging and check
a.
Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.
b.
Remove the top protection and the protective
corners.
c.
Remove the bottom protection by tilting and
turning the appliance on one rear bottom corner.
d.
Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while
raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene
cushion (depending on model).
e.
Remove the blue protective film from the panel
(depending on model).
•
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;
they are potentially dangerous.
2.Remove the transport bracket.
•
The appliance is fitted with transport screws and
a transport bracket to prevent damage during
transport.
Before using the washing machine
you must remove the transport bracket
(see
“Installation/Remove the transport bracket”).
3.Install the washing machine
•
Place the appliance on a flat and stable floor surface.
• 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 the 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 with 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 connection
•
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and the current
standard safety regulations.
•
The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are
given on the rating plate on the rear of the
appliance.
•
The appliance must be connected exclusively by
means of a socket with an earth connection in
accordance with current regulations. The
appliance must be earthed by law. The
manufacturer declines all liability for damage to
persons or property deriving 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 the 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 appliance must be connected to an effective
earthing installation, in compliance with the
regulations in force. In particular, appliances
installed in premises containing a shower or a
bath must be protected by a differential residual
current device of at least 30 mA. Earthing the
appliance is obligatory under the law. The
manufacturer declines all liability for damage to
persons or property deriving either directly or
indirectly from failure to observe the directions
above.
•
The washing machine may only be used in the
household for the prescribed uses.
Dimensions:
Width: 400 mm
Height: 900 mm
Depth: 600 mm
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