Installation and connection instructions
Permanent Connection
In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point.
;This appliance is in accordance with the following EU Guidelines:
–Low Voltage Guidelines 73/23 EEC dated 19 February 1973, include Guideline Change Notice 93/68 EEC
–EMC Guideline 89/336 EEC dated 3 May 1989, including Guideline Change Notice 92/31 EEC.
This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Di- rective 76/899.
| Voltage 240 V AC: Fuse rating 13 amps |
| See rating plate for further information. |
| This appliance meets VDE requirements. |
| Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed. |
| This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No. 82/499/EWG on radio in- |
| terference. |
1 | WARNING! Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by |
| trained personnel. Improper repairs may lead to serious risks for the |
user.
Water connection
3 | The washing machine is provided with safety devices preventing back- |
| contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au- |
thority requirements.
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home’s water supply.
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
Important!
– Appliances for connecting to cold water must not be connected to hot water.
– Only use new hose sets for the connection.
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