¦ Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance. ¦ Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub. ¦ If you use a liquid detergent with a dispenser which has to be placed directly in the drum, remember to remove this dispenser before tumble drying. ¦ Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener. An excessive amount could damage the laundry. ¦ Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. ¦ Always check that water has emptied out before opening the door. If not, drain the water following the instructions in the instruction book. ¦ Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use. SERVICE/REPAIR ¦ In the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause damage. ¦ If repairs are needed, contact an authorised service centre and ask for genuine spare parts. SAFETY ¦ This appliance is designed to be used by adults. Children must not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the product. ¦ During high temperature wash cycles and drying the glass door becomes very hot. Do not touch it. ¦ Pets sometimes climb into washing machines. Check the drum before each use. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ¦ Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. To enable them to be recycled, they must be placed in the appropriate collection areas (or containers). Check with your local authorities. >PE<= polyethylene >PS<= polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene ¦ When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device inoperative to avoid it becoming a death trap for a child. INSTALLATION Transit devices All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Proceed as follows: Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. P0255 P0802 P0233 2 1 Remove the polystyrene blocks from the underside of the machine and release the two plastic bags by removing the adhesive strip. Unscrew and remove the feet. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the centre of the machine. P0789 A Fit the grid on the bottom of the machine and re-fit the feet. P0020P0256 Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic pegs from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Note: You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. After having levelled the machine, tighten the lock nuts. P0509P0254 Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread after having inserted the small filter “A” supplied with the machine. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. P0021 A P0003 The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: P0022 Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a ...