User manual

Installation and connection instructions

1 Safety information for the installation

• This washing machine cannot be built-in.

• 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. In the case of damage,

please contact your supplier.

• Before using for the first time, all parts of the transit

packaging must be removed. 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

the transit packaging”.)

• Always plug the mains plug into a correctly in-

stalled shockproof socket.

• Permanent connection: a permanent connection

must only be installed by a trained electrician.

• Prior to using the appliance for the first time, en-

sure that the rated voltage and type of supply on

the rating plate match that of the supply where the

appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating 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 cable must only be re-

placed by the Customer Care Department or a reg-

istered electrician.