Smeg K400TL manual Before Using the Washing Machine, Remove the transport bracket, Drain hose

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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

1.Remove the packaging and check		6.Electrical connection
a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.		• Electrical connections must be carried out by a
b.Remove the top protection and the protective		qualified technician in compliance with the
corners.		manufacturer’s instructions and the current
c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and		standard safety regulations.
turning the washing machine on one rear bottom		• The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are
corner.		given on the rating plate on the rear of the
d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising
		washing machine.
the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion.
		• The washing machine must be connected
e. Remove the blue protective film from the panel
		exclusively by means of a socket with an earth
(depending on model).
		connection in accordance with current
• After unpacking, make sure that the washing
		regulations. The washing machine must be
machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the
		earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or
		liability for damage to persons or property
your local retailer.
• Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,		deriving directly or indirectly from failure to
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children;		observe the directions.
they are potentially dangerous.		• Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
2.Remove the transport bracket		• Before any maintenance on the washing machine
• The washing machine is fitted with transport		disconnect it from the mains supply.
screws and a transport bracket to prevent
		• Access to the mains plug or to disconnection
damage during transport. Before using the
		from the mains supply via a double-pole switch
washing machine you must remove the
		must be ensured at all times following the
transport bracket (see “Installation/Remove
		installation.
the transport bracket”).
3.Install the washing machine		• Do not operate the washing machine if it has
• Place the washing machine on a flat and stable		been damaged during transport. Inform the
floor surface.		After-Sales Service.
• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine		• Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
is stable and level (see “Installation/Adjust		by After-Sales Service.
the feet”).		• The washing machine must be connected to an
4.Water supply
		effective earthing installation, in compliance with
• Connect the water supply inlet hose in
		the regulations in force. In particular, washing
accordance with the regulations of your local
		machines installed in premises containing a
water company (see “Installation/Connect the
		shower or a bath must be protected by a
water inlet hose”).
		differential residual current device of at least 30
• Water supply:	Cold water only
		mA. Earthing the washing machine is obligatory
• Tap:	3/4” threaded hose connection
		under the law. The manufacturer declines all
• Pressure:	100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
		liability for damage to persons or property
For Great Britain & Ireland only:
		deriving either directly or indirectly from failure
• Water inlet: hot and cold fill.
		to observe the directions above.
The warm water inlet temperature must not
		• The washing machine may only be used in the
exceed 60° C.
		household for the prescribed uses.
5.Drain hose
• Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it		Dimensions:
over the edge of a sink with the “U” bend (see		Width:	400 mm
“Installation/Connect the water drain hose”).
		Height:	900 mm
• If the washing machine is connected to a built-in
		Depth:	600 mm

drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining of water (siphoning effect).

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