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Installation and connection instructions
1 Safety information concerning
installation
• Before using for the first time, check the appliance
for damage sustained while it was being transport-
ed. Do not under any circumstances connect an
appliance that is damaged to the mains. In the
event of damage to the appliance contact your
supplier.
• Be sure to remove all the components of the transit
packaging before using the appliance for the first
time. Otherwise when spinning damage may be
caused to the appliance or to neighbouring units or
furniture.
• Before using the appliance for the first time, splash
protection must be completed. (See “Removing
transit packaging”).
• Always plug the mains plug into a correctly in-
stalled shockproof socket.
• If hard-wired: hard-wiring to the mains may only be
carried out by an a qualified electrician.
• Prior to using the appliance for the first time, en-
sure that the rated voltage and current on the rat-
ing plate match the mains voltage and current
where the appliance is to be installed. The required
fuse protection is also to be found on the rating
plate.
• If work on the plumbing is required for the proper
connection of the washing machine to the water
supply, this must be undertaken by a registered
plumber.
• If work on the electricity supply system is required
for the proper connection of the washing machine
to the electricity supply, this must be undertaken
by a registered electrician.
• The washing machine’s mains cable must only be
replaced by a
Service Force Engineer
Installing the appliance
Transporting the appliance
1 Warning: The washing machine is very heavy.
There is a risk of injury. Exercise care when lift-
ing the appliance.
• Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on
its right side
(as seen from the front). Electrical components
may get wet.
• Never transport the appliance without using the
transit packaging. Only remove the transit packag-
ing when the appliance is in its place of installation.
Transporting the appliance without the use of the
transit packaging can cause damage to the appli-
ance.
• Never lift the appliance by the door when it is open
nor by the plinth.
When using a sack trolley to transport
the washing machine:
• Only use the sack trolley on the side of the appli-
ance.