Hotpoint BHWM 149 manual Installation, Unpacking and levelling, Electric and water connections

Installation

	! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
GB
	future reference. Should the appliance be sold, tran-
	sferred 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 information on installation, use and safety.
	Unpacking and levelling

the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.

Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability 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 ventilation beneath the washing machine.

Electric and water connections

Unpacking

!This is a separate part of the polystyre- ne base and should be removed with the base.

!IMPORTANT check when unpacking your machine.

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 figu-

re).

Before performing the connection, allow the water to run freely un- til it is perfectly clear.

1.Unpack the washing machine.

2.Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact your retailer. 3. Remove the 4 pro-

tective screws and the rubber bush with the respective spacer, situated on the rear of the appliance (see also

the installation leaflet).

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

figure).

	3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the
4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
	hose.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again
if the washing machine needs to be moved to	! The water pressure at the tap must be within
another location.	the values indicated in the Technical details
! Packaging materials are not children’s toys.	table (on the page 5).
Levelling	! If the water inlet hose is not long enough,
Your machine may make a considerable amount	contact a specialist store or an authorised
of noise if the two front feet have not been adjusted	serviceman.
correctly.

1. Install the washing	! Ensure that the supply taps are allowing wa-
machine on a flat sturdy	ter through. Old taps may seize in the closed
floor, without resting it	position and thus prevent water reaching the
up against walls, furni-	machine.
ture cabinets or other.
2. If the floor is not per-
fectly level, compensa-
te for any unevenness
by tightening or loo-
sening the adjustable
front feet (see figure);
2