Installation

 

! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place

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for future reference. Should the appliance be

 

 

sold, transferred or moved, make sure the

 

 

instruction manual accompanies the washer-

 

dryer to inform the new owner as to its opera-

 

tion and features.

 

! Read these instructions carefully: they contain

 

vital information on installation, use and safety.

 

Unpacking and levelling

ning the adjustable front feet (see figure); 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 washer-dryer.

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 con- nection (see figure). Before performing the connection, allow the water to run freely un- til it is perfectly clear.

1.Unpack the washer-dryer.

2.Check whether the washer-dryer 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).

4. Seal the gaps using

the plastic plugs provi-

ded.

5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the washer-dryer 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 washer-dr- yer on a flat sturdy floor, without resting it up against walls, cabinets or anything else.

2. If the floor is not per- fectly level, compensa- te for any unevenness by tightening or loose-

2. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washer- dryer, screwing it onto the appliance’s cold water inlet, situated 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 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 specialist store or an authorised serviceman.

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

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

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Hotpoint WDAL 9640 manual Installation, Unpacking and levelling, Electric and water connections