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Installing the appliance

Transporting the appliance

1Warning: The washing machine is very heavy. There is a risk of injury.
Exercise care when lifting the appliance.
•Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on its right side
(as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet.
•Never transport the appliance without using the transport lock. Only
remove the transport lock when the appliance is in its place of instal-
lation. Transporting the appliance without the use of the transport
lock can cause damage to the appliance.
•Never lift the appliance by the door when it is open nor by the plinth.
When using a sack trolley to transport the washing machine:
•Only use the sack trolley on the side of the appliance.

Removing the transport lock

Important! Be sure to remove all
the components of the transport
lock prior to using the appliance for
the first time. Keep the transport
lock in a safe place, in case it is
needed at a later date when the ap-
pliance is to be moved
(e.g. moving house).
1.Open the two hose retainers located
at the rear of the appliance and re-
move the hoses and electrical cable.
2.Remove the two hose retainers from
the appliance with a strong tug.