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Safety instructions
– The washing machine is heavy – take care when lifting it.
– Warning: Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine outdoors and/
or in areas where there is a risk of frost.
– The washing machine may be damaged. Do not lift the machine by any of its projecting
parts (e.g. the washing machine door).
– In addition to the instructions mentioned here, special regulations regarding the relevant
water and power supply companies may apply.
– If in doubt, have the appliance connected by a technician.
– Lay hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of tripping.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
– Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
– This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/
EEC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This directive specifies a
framework for the return and recycling of waste appliances, and is valid throughout Europe.
Installation area
– It is important to ensure that the machine is stable to prevent it from "wandering"!
– The installation area must be firm and level.
– Soft floors/floor coverings, e.g. carpets, are not suitable.
– Keep the surrounding area dry and well-vented.
If installing the appliance on a stand
– It is essential to secure the washing machine feet using holding brackets*.
If installing the appliance on a wooden joist floor
– If possible, install the washing machine in a corner.
– Screw a water-resistant wooden panel (min. 30 mm thick) to the floor.
It is essential to secure the washing machine feet using holding brackets*.
*The holding brackets can be obtained from a specialist store or from after-sales service.
Built-under/built-in appliances
Build these appliances under/in before connection to the power supply.
Installed in between kitchen units (built-under or built-in)
– 60 cm cavity width required.
– Install the washing machine only under a continuous worktop that is connected firmly to the
adjacent cupboards.
For safety reasons in built-under installation, a metal cover* must be assembled by a
specialist in place of the appliance cover plate.
*The metal cover can be obtained from a specialist store or from after-sales service.
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Removing the packaging
Please remove the bottom foam and also foam support
from the bottom of appliance when you are removing the
packaging!
Standard accessories
– Water inlet hose.
– Water drainage hose.
– Elbow for attaching the water drainage hose e.g. to a wash basin.
– Power cord.
– Covers for holes left by removing the transport bolts.
Depending on the connection
– A 24-40 mm dia. hose clip may also be required for connecting the siphon (available from
specialist retailers). -> Page 4: Water connection
Useful tools
– Spirit level for aligning the appliance.
Spanner for adjusting the appliance feet.
Hose and cable lengths
For WM, WAX, WAE series
For WS, WLX, WLG series
Available from dealer/after-sales service:
– Extended water inlet hose, approx. 2.20 m
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