Hotpoint HF8B manual Installation, Unpacking and levelling, Electric and water connections

Installation

	! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future
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	reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or
	moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies
	the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its
	operation and features.
	! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor-
	mation on installation, use and safety.
	Unpacking and levelling

2.If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured accor- ding to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with sta- bility and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventila-

Unpacking

!This is a separate part of the polystyrene base and should be removed with the base.

!IMPORTANT check when unpacking your machine.

tion beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the supply pipe by screwing it to a cold water tap using a 3/4 gas threaded connection (see figure).

Before performing the con- nection, allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly

1.Unpack the washing machine.

2.Check whether the washing machine has been dama- ged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact your retailer.

3.Remove the 4 protective

screws and the rubber bush with the respective spacer, situated on the rear of the appliance (see also the installation leaflet).

clear.

2. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine, screwing it onto the applian- ce’s cold water inlet, situated on the top right-hand side on the rear of the appliance (see figure).

4.Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.

5.Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the wa-

shing machine needs to be moved to another location. ! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.

Levelling

Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly. 1. Install the washing machine

on a flat sturdy floor, without resting it up against walls, cabinets or anything else.

3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.

!The water pressure at the tap must be within the values indicated in the Technical details table (on the page 5).

!If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a spe- cialist store or an authorised serviceman.

!Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water through. Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus pre- vent water reaching the machine.

!Never use second-hand or old inlet hoses; use the pro- ducts supplied with the machine.

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