6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding plastic
plug caps supplied in the bag containing
the instruction booklet.
Positioning and levelling
Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make
sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that
the machine does not touch the wall or other
kitchen units.
Caution! Never place cardboard,
wood or similar materials under the
machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
If the floor is carpeted or covered with
crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support
base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration
or displacement. The base should protrude a
few centimetres beyond the edges of the
machine.
Warning! The machine should NOT
be placed on deep pile carpeting.
Level the washing machine by raising or
lowering the feet. The feet may be tight to
adjust as they incorporate a self locking nut,
but the machine MUST be level and stable. If
necessary, check the setting with a spirit level.
Any necessary adjustment can be made with
a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents
vibration, noise and displacement of the
machine during operation.
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if
mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung wooden
floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
always place the machine on a solid floor.
Plumbing in
Your new washing machine has been designed
to be permanently plumbed in to your home’s
water supply and drainage system. However,
if this is not possible, it may be connected to
a suitable existing tap with the drain hose
discharging into a sink.
The appliance has an inlet hose, with female
3/4” BSP thread connector. If this connection
is not compatible with the plumbing of the
existing installation, a variety of connectors
are available from good hardware stores and
plumbers merchants to suit most domestic
plumbing. Any alteration to your existing
plumbing must be carried out by a competent
person, or qualified plumber.
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