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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Smeg S800TL1 manual Before Using the Washing Machine, Remove the packaging and check Electrical connection, Drain hose