DEFINITION OF USE
This appliance is exclusively destined to wash and
spin machine washable laundry in private
households.
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Observe the instructions given in these Instructions
for Use and in the separate Programme Chart when
using the washing machine.
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Keep these Instructions for Use and the Programme
Chart; if you pass on the washing machine to
another person, also give him/her the Instructions
for Use and the Programme Chart.
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Remove the packaging and check
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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.
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Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
since it is a possible source of danger.
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If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to
delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few
hours before operating.
2.Remove the transit bolts
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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
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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.
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Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is
stable and level on the floor (see “Installation”/
”Adjust the feet”).
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In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors”
(for instance certain parquet or laminate floors),
place the appliance on a 70 x 70 cm sheet of
plywood at least 3 cm in thickness. The plywood
sheet must be screwed to the floor.
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Make sure that the ventilation openings in the
base of your washing machine (if available on
your washer) are not obstructed by a carpet or
other material.
4.Water inlet
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Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance
with the regulations of your local water company
(see “Installation”/”Connect the water supply
hose(s)” and instructions on the hose bag).
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Water supply: Cold water only (if no other
information on programme
chart)
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Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection
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Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
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Use only new hoses to connect the washing
machine to the water supply. Used hoses must
not be used and should be discarded.
5.Drain hose
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Connect the drain hose to the ventilated siphon or
hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U”
bend and secure it against falling down (see
“Installation”/“Connect the water drain hose”).
6.Electrical connections
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Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified electrician in compliance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local safety
regulations.
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Voltage information, power consumption and
electrical fusing data are supplied on the front
panel behind the door frame.
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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.
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Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
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Before any maintenance on the washing
machine disconnect the power plug or switch off
the power supply.
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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.
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Do not operate the washing machine if it has
been damaged during transport. Inform the
After-Sales Service.
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Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
by After-Sales Service.
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The washing machine must only be used in the
household for the prescribed uses.
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