GB 3
GB 2
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1. Remove the packaging and check
a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.
b. Remove the top protection and the protective
corners.
c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and
turning the washing machine on one rear
bottom corner. Make sure that the plastic part
of the bottom protection (if available on the
model) remains in the packing and not in the
machine bottom.
This is important, as otherwise the plastic part could
damage the washing machine during operation.
d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while
raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene
cushion (depending on model).
e. Remove the blue protective film from the panel
(depending on model).
• After unpacking, make sure that the washing
machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or
your local retailer.
• Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children;
they are potentially dangerous.
• If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to
delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few
hours before operating.
2. Remove the transport bracket
• The washing machine is fitted with transport
screws and a transport bracket to prevent damage
during transport.
Before using the washing
machine you must remove the transport
bracket (see “Installation”/“Removal of transport
bracket”).
3. Install the washing machine
• Place the washing machine on a flat and stable
floor surface.
• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is
stable and level (see “Installation”/“Adjust the
feet”).
• In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors” (for
instance certain parquet or laminate floors), place
the appliance on a sheet of plywood with a size of
at least 40 x 60 cm and thickness of at least 3 cm,
which is screwed to the floor.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings in the
base of your washing machine (if available on your
model) are not obstructed by a carpet or other
material.
4. Water supply
• Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance
with the regulations of your local water company
(see “Installation”/“Connect the water inlet hose”).
• Water supply: Cold water only
• Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection
• Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
• Only use new hoses for connecting the washing
machine to the water supply. Used hoses must not
be used anymore and should be discarded.
5. Drain hose
• Firmly connect the drain hose to the siphon or
another outlet for drain water. (see “Installation”/
Connect the water drain hose”).
• If the washing machine is connected to a built-in
drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped with
a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining
of water (siphoning effect).
6. Electrical connection
• Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions and the current standard
safety regulations.
• The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are
given on the rating plate on the rear of the washing
machine.
• Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
• Access to the mains plug or disconnection from
the mains supply via a double-pole switch must be
ensured at all times after the installation.
• Do not operate the washing machine if it has been
damaged during transport. Inform the After-Sales
Service.
• Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
by After-Sales Service.
• The washing machine must be connected exclu-
sively by means of a socket with an earth connec-
tion, in compliance with the regulations in force. In
particular, washing machines installed in premises
containing a shower or a bath must be protected
by a differential residual current device of at least
30 mA. Earthing the washing machine is obliga-
tory under the law. The manufacturer declines all
liability for injury to persons or animals or damage
to property deriving either directly or indirectly from
failure to observe the directions in these Instruc-
tions for Use.
• When using a residual current circuit breaker
(RCCB), only use a model marked with
.
Approximate dimensions:
Width:
400 mm
Height:
900 mm
Depth:
600 mm
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE (picture 1)
a. Lid
b. Detergent dispenser
c. Drum
d. Pump access behind filter
e. After-Sales Service sticker (behind the filter cover)
f. Mobility lever (depending on model). To move the
washing machine: pull the handle out a little bit by
hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot.
g. Adjustable feet
INSTALLATION
Removal of transport bracket
The washing machine is fitted with a transport bracket
to avoid any possible damage during transport.
IMPORTANT: Before using the washing machine,
the transport bracket at the back MUST be
removed.
1. Unscrew the two screws “A” and the four screws
“
B” with a flat screwdriver or a No. 8 hex nut box
spanner (picture
2).
2. Remove the transport bracket (picture 3).
3. Replace the four outer screws “B” on the machine
and tighten them (picture
2).
4. Clip the two covers “C” supplied into the openings
“
D” of the washing machine (picture 4).
Note: do not forget to replace and tighten the four
outer screws.
Adjust the feet (picture 5, 6)
Install the washing machine on a level surface, near
to electrical, water and drain connections.
If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not insert
pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet):
1. Screw out the washing machine´s feet by hand
with 2-3 clockwise turns and then slacken the
locknut by wrench.
2. Adjust the height of the feet by hand.
3. Retighten the locknut by turning it anti-clockwise
towards the washing machine’s bottom.
Make sure that the feet are resting correctly on the
floor and that the washing machine is perfectly
level and stable (use a spirit level).
The washing machine can be installed in an area 40
cm wide and 63 cm deep.
Note: if you install the machine on thick carpet, adjust
the feet to ensure that there is sufficient space under
the machine for the air to circulate.
Connect the water inlet hose (picture 7)
1. Carefully screw the water inlet hose to the valve
on the rear side of the washing machine (
A); screw
the other end of the hose to the tap by hand.
2. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose.
3. Check water-tightness of tap and washing machine
connections by turning the tap completely on.
• If the hose is too short, replace it with a suitable
length of pressure resistant hose (1000 kPa min,
EN 61770 approved type).
• If you need a longer waterstop hose, contact our
After Sales Service or your dealer.
• Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and
cracks and replace if necessary.
• The washing machine can be connected without a
backflow valve.
Water stop anti-flooding system (picture 8)
(if available)
• Screw the hose to the water supply tap. Turn the
tap fully on and check the water-tightness of the
connection.
• The washing machine must not be connected to
the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater!
• Do not immerse the water stop device of the hose
into water; otherwise it will loose its protective
function.
• If the flexible hose is damaged, unplug the washing
machine from the mains immediately, turn off the
tap and replace the hose.
• If the flexible hose is too short, replace it with a 3
m Water Stop hose (available from After-Sales
Service or from your dealer).
Connect the water drain hose (picture 9)
Unhook the drain hose from the left clip, see arrow
“
A” on picture.
Important:
Do NOT loosen the drain hose from the right con-
nection, see arrow “B” on picture. Otherwise, there
is the risk of leakage and of scalding with hot water.
Firmly connect the drain hose to the siphon or another
outlet for drain water.
If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose
of the same size and secure the unions with screw-on
hose clips.
Maximum overall drain hose length: 2.50 m.
Maximum drain height: 100 cm.
Minimum drain height: 55 cm.
Important:
Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose and
take precautions against it falling while the washing
machine is running.
