• 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.
• Old hose sets must not be reused.
• 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.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not
use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply with relevant national
regulations.
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts including
rubber bush with plastic spacer.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in the future they must be
reattached to lock the drum to prevent an internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is
heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the
appliance.
• Do not install or use a damaged 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 on which 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.
• When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if
it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
• Do not install the appliance directly above a floor drain.
• Do not spray water on the appliance and do not expose it
to excessive humidity.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door
cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a closed container to collect possible water
leakage under the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• 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.
2.3 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.
• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and
after the first use of the appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short.
Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet
hose.
• It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose.
This is due to the testing of the appliance with the use of
water in the factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm.
Contact the service centre for the other drain hose and the
extension.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with
flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
