
Instructions for installation and use
10
When the new
washer arrives
Installationand removal
Whether new or just transported to a new house,
installation is extremely important for the correct
functioning of your washing machine.
The hook to be used in case the drain
hose ends at a height below 60 cm.
If the drains hose empties into a
tub or sink then fit the plastic gui-
deandsecureit tothetap.
The guide for draining into tubs
and sinks.
The end of the drain hose must
be positioned so that it cannot
becomesubmerged.
Extensions are unadvisable. In
case of absolute need, the
extension must have the same
diameterastheoriginalhoseand
mustnotexceed150cm.Incase
of wall draining pipes, their
efficiency must be checked by
a qualified technician. If the
dwelling is on one of the upper
floorsofabuilding, theremaybe
draintrap problemscausing the
washing machine to load and
unloadwatercontinuously.
In order to avoid such an
inconvenience,specialanti-drain
trap valves are available in
shops.
Electric connection
Beforeconnectingtheappliance
totheelectricsocket,besurethat:
1) the electric socket is able to
sustain the appliance’s
maximum power load
indicated on the data plate
and in compliance with the
law;
2) thesupplyvoltageisincluded
withinthevaluesindicatedon
thedataplate;
3) thesocketiscompatiblewith
theappliance’s plug.Ifnot,do
notuseadapters,butreplace
eitherthesocketorthe plug;
4) electrichouseholdappliances
must be equipped with an
“earthing”system.
Afterremovingtheappliancefrom
its packaging, check that it is
intact. If in doubt, contact a
qualifiedtechnicianimmediately.
The inside of the machine is
supported,fortransportation,by
3 screwson thebackpanel.
Before using the washing
machine, remove the screws,
removethespacerstogetherwith
therubbertubesattachedtothem
(keepingalltheparts)andusethe
plasticplugsprovidedtofillinthe
holes.
Important:Usethecap(provided)
to close the 3 holes which housed
thestoppin,situatedintheright-hand
part of the lower back of the
washingmachine.
Levelling
The washing machine must be
levelled appropriatey in order to
guaranteeitscorrectfunctioning.To
level the appliance, the front feet
must be adjusted; the angle of
inclination,measuredaccordingto
the worktop, must not exceed 2°.
Whenplacedoncarpet,makesure
theventilationisnotreduced.
The front feet are adjustable.
Connection to the water
mains
Waterpressuremustrangewithin
the values indicated on the data
plate on the rear of your washing
machine.Ifthewaterpipesarenew
or left unused, then before
connecting the machine run the
wateruntilcleartoremovedebris.
Connect the inlet hose to a cold
watertaphavinga¾“BSPthread.
Ensure that the rubber sealing
washers are fitted at each end of
theinlethose,withthefitterwasher
atthetapend.
A
The rubber gasket .
Connect the inlet hose to the
threaded connector on the
machinerear.
Water pipe inlet at the top right.
Connecting the drain hose
Therearetwohooks(rightorleft)
on the rear of your washing
machine to which the drain hose
istobefixed.Inserttheother end
in a stand pipe or place it on the
edge of a sink or tub avoiding
excessive kinks and bending. It
should be placed at a height
ranging from 60 to 100 cm. If it is
necessary to fix the end of the
hoseataheightbelow60cmfrom
theground,itmustbe fixedin the
appropriate hook placed on the
upperpartofthebackpanel.
Warning!
The company denies all
liability if and when these
norms are not respected.
Plastic bags, expanded
styrofoam, nails and other
packaging parts are not
children’s toys, and are
potentially dangerous.
Retain the transit screws,
spacers and washers.
Should you move house
then these should be
replaced to support the
inside of the machine to
prevent damage when
transporting the machine.