INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation surface
Experience has shown that a concrete floor is the most suitable surface for a washing machine. Concrete floors are less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floors.
Please note the following points:
^The machine must be level and se- curely positioned.
^To avoid vibration during spinning, the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings.
^If installation must be on a wooden joist floor, we recommend the use of a plywood base at least 11/4" thick by 23 5/8" X 23 5/8" wide (30mm X 600mm X 600mm). Ideally the base should be large enough to span sev- eral joists and should be anchored to the joists and not just the floorboards.
^As a general rule, we recommend the installation of the machine (or washer/dryer stack) in the corner of a room where the stability of the floor is greatest.
^If the machine is installed on a raised platform, it should be secured using retaining clips (available from the Miele Technical Service Dept.). If in- stalled on a masonary or concrete base, the base should be provided with a rim 1/2" to 3/4"
Installation
Lift the machine from its shipping pallet and move it to the installation site. Please note:
^Do not lift the machine by the drum door.
^Ensure that the machine feet and the floor are dry to prevent slippage dur- ing the spin cycle.
Removing the shipping struts
^Turn the left shipping strut 90° coun- terclockwise.
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