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Check that the voltage indi-
cated on the technical data
plate on the back of the wash-
ing machine is the same as
that of the mains power sup-
ply (fig. 9).
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The fuses, electric cables and
wall socket must be rated to
withstand the maximum
power load indicated on the
data plate.
Attention: Before running the machine loaded for the first time, we re-commend that you run
a short washing cycle with the machine empty.
This makes it possible to check operation of the machine and clean the drum.
Each time you use the machine:
■
check that all water connec-
tions are tight, the drain hose
is positioned correctly (see
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INSTALLING THE MACHINE
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
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The power supply socket into
which the washing machine
will be plugged must be
earthed. Otherwise, the manu-
facturer will not be held re-
sponsible for any accidents
(fig. 10).
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If the socket to which the ma-
chine will be connected is
faulty or does not comply with
the requirements, it must be
USING THE MACHINE
ADVICE BEFORE USING
connection to the water sup-
ply) and the supply tap is
open.
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make sure that your hands are
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dry, then insert the plug into
the power socket.
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divide the washing according
to fabric type (check the labels
on the clothes).
■
check that the clothes to be
washed have nothing in their
pockets that might damage
replaced by a qualified elec-
trician.
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The washing machine must
not be connected to the elec-
tricity supply using extension
leads or multi-plug adapters.
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During maintenance the
washing machine must be
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unplugged from the power
supply socket.
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Do not plug-in or unplug the
machine with wet hands.
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If the power cable is damaged in
any way, contact the specialised
technical service centre.
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Position the appliance so that
the power supply cable can be
accessed with ease, enabling
it to be disconnected when
required.
the washing, the washing ma-
chine or the filter
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