• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by
a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
• 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.
• If a tumble dryer is stacked on the top of the washing
machine, make sure to use the correct stacking kit
approved by AEG (see more details in chapter "Accessories
- Stacking kit").
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.
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