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3.Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to
prevent leaks.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.
Important! 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.
Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways.
•Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the
machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the ma- chine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall.
•In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.
•Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose must not be kinked.
The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre.
Electrical connection
Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Check that your domestic electrical installa- tion can take the maximum load required, al-