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Electricity supply and safety advice
Washing machines are supplied to operate at a voltage of 240V, 50 Hz single- phase. Check that the conductor is powerful enough to supply at least 3.0 kW, then connect the plug to a 13A earthed socket.
Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This washing machine must be earthed.
The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance must be of the same type.
It is not advisable to use multiple adapters and/or extension leads.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes: Blue – NEUTRAL
Brown – LIVE
Green and Yellow – EARTH.
If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only obtainable from the Hoover spares service, GIAS (01204 556111).
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