Installation and removal

When the new washer arrives

Whether new or just transported to a new house, installation is extremely important for the correct functioning of your washing machine.

After removing the appliance from its packaging, check that it is intact. If in doubt, contact a qualified technician immediately.

The inside of the machine is supported, for transportation, by four screws on the back panel.

Before using the washing machine, remove the screws, remove the spacers together with the rubber tubes attached to them (keeping all the parts) and use the plastic plugs provided to fill in the holes.

Important: Usethecap(provided) to close the 3 holes which housed thestoppin,situatedintheright-hand part of the lower back of the washingmachine.

Levelling

The washing machine must be levelled appropriatey in order to guarantee its correct functioning.To level the appliance, the front feet must be adjusted; the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. When placed on carpet, make sure the ventilation is not reduced.

Connection to the water mains

Both hot and cold water supplies are preferable and they should be between 34.5kN/m²(5lb/in²) and 1034.2kN/m² (150lb/in²) pressure. The hose having the red end fitting should be encountered between the hot supply and the threaded connection adjacent to the letter H on the rear of the machine. The hose having the white end fittings should be connected between the cold supply and the threaded connection adjacent to the letter C on the rear of the machine. Remember to insert a sealing washer at each connection to ensure watertight joints. Do not overtighten the connections by using tools -hand tight is sufficient topreventleaks.Itisgenerallymore convenient to have these supplies away from the sink taps. Where no suitable hot water supply is available or it does not meet these requirements, both inlet hoses may be connected to a cold supply by using two taps etc., or a « T» junction on the plumbing however, use of cold water only will increase programme times.

Note: the maximum temperature should not exceed 70°C (158°F).

Connecting the drain hose The drain hose (hooked pipe) is secured to the rear of the machine by support clips and may be routed to right or left as required.

The hook to be used in case the drain hose ends at a height below 60 cm.

The drain hose should be placed in a stand pipe with a minimum internal diameter of 38 mm (1½ inches) or it can be positioned over a sink or it can be connected as shown in Fig. A. The height of stand pipe or sink should be between 60 and 100 cm (24 and 40 inches). Care must be taken that the hose is not obstructed, twisted, submerged or kinked. If the hose is connected with an airtight joining, provision should be made to prevent syphoning.

Electric connection

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.

The rubber gasket.

 

Connect the inlet hose to the

 

threaded connector on the

The front feet are adjustable.

machine rear.

 

Retain the transit screws,

 

spacers and washers.

 

Should you move house

 

then these should be

 

replaced to support the

 

inside of the machine to

Water pipe inlet at the top right.

prevent damage when

transporting the machine.

The guide for draining into tubs and sinks.

Fig. A

Warning!

The company denies all

liability if and when these norms are not respected.

Plastic bags, expanded

styrofoam, nails and other packaging parts are not children’s toys, and are potentially dangerous.

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