Installation and connection instructions
1Safety information for the installation
•This washing machine cannot be
•Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus- tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc- es connect an appliance that is damaged. In the case of damage, please contact your supplier.
•Before using for the first time, all parts of the transport lock must be removed. Otherwise when spinning damage may be caused to the ap- pliance or to neighbouring units or furniture.
•Before using the appliance for the first time, splash protection must be completed. (See “Removing the transit packaging”.)
•Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket.
•Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the sup- ply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate.
•If work on the plumbing is required for the proper connection of the washing machine to the water supply, this must be undertaken by a competent person.
•If work on the electricity supply system is required for the proper connection of the washing machine to the electricity supply, this must be undertaken by a registered electrician.
•Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service Force Centre.
•The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance.
•Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
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