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The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the
new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by
the Authorised Service Centre.
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Old hose sets must not be reused.
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If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
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Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance
and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean
the appliance.
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Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the
appliance is to be moved in future they must be
reattached to lock the drum to prevent internal
damage.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as
it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction supplied with
the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the
temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is
exposed to the weather.
• The floor area where the appliance is to be
installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and
clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between
the appliance and the floor.
• Do not install the appliance directly over the
floor drain.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary space
between the appliance and the flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance
door cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a container to collect possible water
leakage under the appliance. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof
socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating
plate are compatible with the electrical ratings
of the mains power supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension
cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains
plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains
cable need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure that
there is access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug
with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
WATER CONNECTION
• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used
for a long time, where repair work has been
carried out or new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
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