Installation and Connection Instructions
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Permanent Connection
In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a
double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply
(mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts
and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the cur-
rent electrical regulations.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any
point.
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This appliance is in accordance with the following EU Guidelines:
Low Voltage Guidelines 73/23 EEC dated 19 February 1973, include
Guideline Change Notice 93/68 EEC
EMC Guideline 89/336 EEC dated 3 May 1989, including Guideline
Change Notice 92/31 EEC.
This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC
Directive 76/899.
Voltage 240 V AC Fuse rating 13 amps
See rating plate for further information.
This appliance meets VDE requirements.
Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed.
This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No. 82/499/EWG on radio
interference.
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WARNING!
Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by
trained personnel. Improper repairs may lead to serious risks for the
user.
Water Connection
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The washing machine is provided with safety devices preventing back-
contamination of the water supply and complies with local water
authority requirements.
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your homes
water supply.
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework
that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of
water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.