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Safety instructions
– The washing machine is heavy - take care when lifting.
– Caution: frozen hoses can crack/burst. Do not install the washing machine outdoors or in
areas exposed to frost.
– The washing machine could be damaged. Do not lift the appliance by protruding
components (e.g. the washing machine door).
– In addition to the instructions provided in this document, special regulations from the
relevant water and electric utility companies may apply.
– If in doubt, have a technician connect the appliance.
– Route 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 is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE.
The directive provides an EU-wide framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances.
Installation surface
– The machine must be stable so that it does not move around.
– The surface on which it is installed must be firm and level.
– Soft floors/floor coverings are not suitable.
Installation on a pedestal
– The feet of the washing machine must be secured with holding brackets.
Installation on a wood joist floor
– If possible, place the washing machine in a corner.
– Screw a water-resistant wooden board (min. 30 mm thick) to the floor.
– The feet of the washing machine must be secured with holding brackets.
Installing the appliance depending on model
Install the appliance before connecting it to the power supply.
Risk of electric shock.
– For models with a continuous appliance covering plate or a square service flap, the
appliance covering plate can be replaced by a metal cover.
Instead of the appliance covering plate, you must have a metal cover fitted by an expert.
– For models with a non-continuous appliance covering plate or a round service flap, the
appliance covering plate must not be removed.
– Only install the washing machine underneath a continuous worktop that is securely
connected to adjacent cabinets.
– Recess width of 60 cm required.
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Scope of delivery
Also required, depending on the connection:
– 1 hose clamp Ø 24-40 mm (specialist retailers) to connect to a siphon
a Page 4; water connection
Useful tools
– Spirit level for levelling.
– Spanner with
WAF13: for loosening the transport safety devices a Page 3 and
WAF17: for aligning the appliance feet a Page 5.
Hose and cable lengths depending on model
Left-hand connection
or
Right-hand connection
Note: Using hose clips limits the possible hose lengths.
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