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Instructions for use Page
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CONTENTS GB
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES Page 4
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Page 5
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Page 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE Page 5
MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE Page 5
SORTING THE WASH Page 6
ADDING DETERGENT Page 7
DYEING AND BLEACHING Page 9
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL
OPTIONS / STARTING THE PROGRAMME Page 9
PROGRAMME END Page 10
REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER Page 10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Page 11
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Page 12
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Page 12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 13
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APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES
1. Worktop
2. Control panel
3. Detergent drawer
4. Service information sticker (inside door)
5. Door
6. Door handle
- To open: press button in handle and pull
handle
- To lock: shut the door firmly (the lock will
click into place)
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Read these user instructions carefully to learn about all the functions of your washing
machine.
x Make sure that the appliance has not been
damaged in transit.
x Remember: the appliance is designed only
for home use.
x Make sure that water and electrical
connections are made by a qualified
technician, observing the manufacturer’s
instructions (see “Installation” section) and
local safety regulations.
x Remove the transit bolts (see “Installation”
section).
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing material
The packing material can be 100% recycled,
as confirmed by the recycling symbol
.
2. Appliance
The appliance is built from recyclable
materials. If you decide to scrap the washing
machine act responsibly and observe local
waste disposal bylaws. Cut off the power
cord so that the appliance cannot be
connected to the mains.
3. Use
x Save water and electricity by washing with a
full machine load whenever possible (exact
amount depends on the programme).
x For averagely to lightly soiled wash use a
programme without a prewash cycle.
x Use low temperatures for lightly soiled
laundry or use the quick wash, if available.
x Press the half load/lightly soiled button
(depending on model) when washing part
loads, and reduce the amount of detergent.
x Ifyouintendtodrythewashinadryer,
select maximum spin speed (depending on
the programme) to limit electricity
consumption by the dryer.
x Do not exceed the detergent dosages
indicated in the manufacturers’ instructions.
x Use stain removal products bleaches only
when strictly necessary.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE
x Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance,
unplug the appliance from the mains.
x Switch off the appliance and turn off the tap
when it is not in use.
x In the event of difficulty, never try to force
the door open.
x Children should not be allowed to play with
the appliance and must not enter the drum.
Do not rest any weight on the door.
x Packing materials can be dangerous for
children: keep all packing material (plastic
bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of their
reach.
MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE
x Unplug the appliance from the mains.
x Turn off the tap.
x Disconnect the drain and supply hoses.
x Drain out residual water (from the appliance
and the hoses).
x Fit the transit bolts (see “Installation” section).
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SORTING THE WASH
1. Sort the wash according to...
x Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cotton, mixed fibre, synthetic, wool.
x Colour
Divide whites and coloureds.
Wash new coloured items separately.
x Size
Itemsofdifferentsizesinthesameloadwill
improve the washing action and tend to
distribute more uniformly in the drum.
x Sensitivity
Wash delicate articles separately: use special
programmes for pure new wool
, curtains
and other delicate articles.
Always remove curtain glides or wash
curtains and glides inside a net bag. Only
wash fabrics that are suitable for machine
washing. Wash stockings, belts and other
small items in special net bags for washing
machines or in a pillow-case with zip-
fastener.
2. Remember to empty pockets
Coins, safety pins and similar can damage
laundry and the washing machine.
3. Fasteners
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks;
loose belts or ribbons should be tied
together.
STAIN REMOVAL
x Blood, milk, egg, and other organic
substances are generally dissolved by the
action of enzymes in normal detergent.
x To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and
fruit stains, etc. add a biological stain
removing agent to
or add bleach to
(if provided) of the detergent drawer.
x Particularly stubborn stains can be treated
before the wash.
LOADING THE WASH
q
. Open the door.
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. Load the drum one article at a time without
overfilling.
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. Close the door.
LOAD CAPACITY
See the separate “Programme Chart”.
Note: overloading the machine gives
unsatisfactory washing results and creased
laundry.
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ADDING DETERGENT
CHOOSING THE RIGHT
DETERGENT
The type of detergent depends on
x the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicate
items, wool)
x colour
x wash temperature
x degree and type of soiling
You can use any make of detergent
recommended for domestic washing machines.
DETERGENT DOSAGES
Follow the dosages on the detergent package
in accordance with:
x degree and type of soiling
x size of wash
- full load: according to manufacturers’
instructions
- part load: 3/4 of the normal amount.
- minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the
amount used for full load
x water hardness in your area (request
information from the water company).
Soft water requires less detergent than hard
water.
WATER HARDNESS TABLE
WATER HARDNESS CLASSIFICATION GERMAN DEGREES FRENCH DEGREES
CLASS
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dH mmol
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fH
1 soft 0-7 0-1,3 0-15
2 medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 15-25
3 hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 25-37
4 very hard more than 21 more t han 3,8 more than 37
USING THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF
DETERGENT
x A spotlessly clean wash is not possible if you
use too little detergent. Too little detergent
will also lead to increased scale deposits
which can damage the heating element and
the drum exterior.
x To prevent rinsing problems when using
concentrated washing powder, use the
special dispenser supplied with the detergent
and place it inside the drum.
x Whitish residues from washing powder are
caused by insoluble water softeners used in
modern phosphate-free detergents.
- If you notice this problem, shake or brush
the affected items or use a liquid detergent.
x Add bleach in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. Overdose of
bleach will damage the wash.
x Keep detergents and additives in a dry place
out of reach of children.
x Use only detergents and additives specifically
produced for domestic washing machines.
x If you use water softeners, descaling agents,
or whiteners, make sure that they are
suitable for washing machine use.
x Do not use solvents (trilene, benzine, etc.).
x Do not use the appliance to wash solvent-
treated fabrics.
x When using concentrated fabric softeners
dilute by adding water in the detergent
drawer up to the max. level mark.
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ADDING DETERGENT
ADDING DETERGENT AND
OTHER PRODUCTS
1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Depending on
the model, the detergent drawer may have
three or four compartments.
2. Pour in the detergent
x Programmeswithprewash
x Main wash only
For liquid detergent:
Remove the coloured insert out of the
dispenser and fit it in compartment
.
The graduated scale on the siphon shows
the dosage.
x Fabric softeners, etc.
(no more than the “max” mark [3
compartments] or up to “100 ml” [4
compartments])
x Bleaching agents (if compartment is
present)
(no more than the “max” mark)
x Stain removers
x Water-softeners
(water hardness categories 3 and 4)
x Starch (dissolved in water)
3. Bleach
Liquid bleach (hypochlorite) can be used in
two different ways:
A. Conventional method
x Pour bleach into dispenser compartment
(dependent on model).
x Add detergent to main wash dispenser
compartment
.
x Select a programme and temperature and
start the appliance.
Detergent and bleach are automatically
delivered to the laundry at the appropriate
time:
detergent is added to the main wash,
while bleach is added during the second
cold rinse.
B. Pre-bleach method
x Fit the coloured insert out of the dispenser
into main wash compartment
and
pour in liquid bleach (no more than 120
ml).
x Select the rapid programme 4 (Cotton-
Synthetics).
x Set the temperature selector knob to
“MIN”.
Important:
Do not select a higher temperature than
“MIN” because this could damage your
laundry or appliance.
x Start the appliance.
Youcandoanormalwashafterthis“pre-
bleach” cycle, adding more laundry that does
not require bleach treatment. Add detergent
to the main wash dispenser compartment
and start a wash programme. Because
heavily soiled articles have already been
given a pre-bleach treatment, you can use a
lower temperature for the main wash and
save on power consumption.
If the appliance does not have the specific
bleach compartment
only the pre-bleach
method is possible.
Important:
Use bleach only when washing bleachable
fabrics.
4. Close the detergent drawer completely.
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DYEING AND BLEACHING
DYEING AND BLEACHING
Dyeing: pour the dye directly into the drum.
x Use exclusively dyes and bleaches
recommended for washing machines.
x Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
x Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may
be stained by dyes or bleaches.
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS /
STARTING THE PROGRAMME
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME
(see separate Programme Chart)
For a washing machine WITH
temperature selector
1. Turn the programme knob clockwise to the
programme required.
2. Turn the temperature selector to the
temperature required.
For a washing machine WITHOUT
temperature selector
1. Turn the programme knob clockwise to the
programme with the temperature required.
SETTING SPECIAL OPTIONS
(depending on the model, see also the separate
Programme Chart).
Spin speed reduction
x Press this button to reduce the spin cycle
speed.
No spin
x Can be selected with all programmes.
x The programme terminates without the spin
cycle.
Rinse Hold
x Available for all programmes.
x The wash remains in the drum in the final
rinse water without progressing to the spin
cycle to reduce creasing.
x This function is particularly recommended
with programmes for Synthetics or Delicates,
if the wash cannot be removed as soon as
the programme comes to an end.
x To terminate the programme:
Press the Rinse hold button again; the
programme will terminate automatically with
the spin cycle for the preset wash
programme.
Half load lightly soiled
x Available with programmes for Cottons and
Synthetics,
x Reduces water consumption, especially in rinse
phase.
x Particularly suitable for a lightly soiled wash or
part loads (for part loads reduce the amount
of detergent and additives).
Cold water wash
x Available with all programmes
x Wash temperature is the same as the water
supply temperature.
STARTING THE PROGRAMME
1. Turn on the tap.
2. Press the “On/Off” button.
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PROGRAMME END
DOOR LOCK
When you start the programme the door is
automatically locked until the programme terminates.
WHEN THE PROGRAMME COMES
TO AN END
x
Programme selector knob stops on “Stop”
position
1.
Press the “On/Off” button.
2.
Cancel the options by pressing the concerned
buttons.
3.
Turn off the tap.
4.
Wait until the door lock is released (about two
minutes).
5.
Open the door and remove the wash.
Important:
leave the door slightly ajar so that the
drum can dry properly.
CHANGING PROGRAMME
1.
Press the “On/Off” button.
2.
Select a new programme.
3.
Press the “On/Off” button again.
REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
WHEN MUST I REMOVE THE FILTER OR
DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER?
−
Whentheapplianceistobemoved
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When the pump is blocked with foreign material
(buttons, coins, safety pins, etc.).
IMPORTANT: before emptying the machine, make
sure the water is cool.
−
If the appliance is installed in a room subject to
freezing temperatures.
Drain residual water from the machine at the
end of each wash.
REMOVING THE FILTER / EMERGENCY
DRAINING (depending on model)
1.
Unplug the machine from the mains.
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Remove the coloured dispenser from the
detergent compartment and use it to open the
debris filter cover.
3.
Place a bowl beneath the filter.
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Turn the knob anti-clockwise slowly until it is
vertical; do not extract filter as yet.
5.
Wait until all the water has drained out into the
bowl.
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Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it.
7.
Remove any foreign material from the filter.
8.
Make sure the pump impeller is not obstructed.
9.
Insert the filter with the reference notch at the
top and screw it clockwise into place.
10.
Close the cover.
11.
Pour 0.5 l of water into the detergent drawer to
reactivate the “Energy Save” system.
Please note: some models do not have a filter/
emergency drain access due to a special self cleaning
pump.
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
(depending on model)
The residual water drain hose is located in the
machine plinth.
q.
Open the drain hose cover by pushing it upwards
with your fingers so that it flips outward.
w.
Grip the end of the emergency drain tube and
pull out up to a 12 inch length. Remove the plug.
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Allow all the water to flow into a bowl. On
completion, close the drain hose plug and refit it
in its compartment.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND
CONTROL PANEL
x Clean using normal household detergent (do
not use abrasive products).
x Dry with a soft cloth.
DETERGENT DRAWER
q
. Disengage the drawer by pressing the
release lever on the prewash compartment
and extract.
w
. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the
softener compartment and the coloured
insert for liquid detergent).
3. Wash all the parts under running water.
4. Replace the parts and refit the drawer.
Push the siphon firmly into place.
DOOR SEAL
x Cleanwithadampclothwhennecessary.
x Check the condition of the seal periodically.
WATER INLET HOSE FILTER
x Check and clean periodically.
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Remove the filter and clean it.
4. Refit the filter and screw the hose
connection to the tap.
5. Unscrew the hose from the appliance.
6. Remove the filter from the appliance
connection with a pair of long-nose pliers or
similar and clean.
7. Refit the filter and screw the hose
connection to the appliance.
8. Turn on the tap and ensure that
connections are completely watertight.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
The appliance will not switch on/stops
during a wash cycle.
x Power plug properly inserted in mains
socket?
x Mains fuse OK?
x Power failure?
x Tap turned on? No water supply?
x Door closed?
x Programme selected?
x “On/Off” button pressed?
No water or insufficient water supply
x Tap turned on completely?
x Kink in water hose?
x Water hose filters clogged? (See Care and
Maintenance).
x Water inlet hose frozen up?
Waste water not pumped out
x Drain hose installed correctly? (See
installation instructions)
x Drainhosefrozenup?
x Water hose filters clogged? (See “Care and
Maintenance”)
Detergent and additive product residues in
detergent drawer at end of wash
x Siphon installed correctly?
x Siphon clogged?
x Insufficient water supply? (See left hand
column).
x See also chapter “Adding detergent” and
“Care and Maintenance”.
Machine vibrates during spin cycle
x Machine perfectly horizontal with all four feet
on ground? (See installation instructions)
x Transit bolts removed? Before installing the
appliance, remove the transport bolts. (See
installation instructions).
No spin cycle at end of cycle or final spin
results are poor
x If you are washing single large size items
(bathrobe, etc.) the uneven load balancing
system may have been activated and spin
speed automatically reduced accordingly. In
this case, add smaller articles of linen to
balance the load.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1. Try to remedy the problem (see “Trouble-
shooting guide”).
2. Restart the programme to see if the fault is
repeated.
3. If the malfunction persists, call After-Sales
Service and specify:
x The nature of the problem
x The exact model of the appliance
x The service code
(number after the word SERVICE)
The After-Sales Service sticker is on the
inside of the door.
x Your full address
x Your telephone number and area code.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSIT BOLTS
Your machine has been assembled with
special transit bolts to prevent possible
transit damages.
Before using the machine you must
remove the transit bolts (Fig. 1).
Depending on the model, there are three
(Fig. 2) or four transit bolts (Fig. 3).
1. Slacken the bolts with the wrench supplied.
2. Unscrew the bolts fully by hand.
3. Hold each bolt head and pull the bolts
through the wide part of the holes.
4. Close the holes with the covers supplied;
insert the covers in the wide part of the hole
and slide them toward the narrowest part
until they click into place (Fig. 4).
5. Keep the transit bolts for future use.
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Important
Whenever the appliance is transported, the
transit bolts must be refitted.
Pry up the plastic covers with a screwdriver,
slide in the opposite direction to the arrow and
remove. Insert and tighten the transit bolts,
performing the steps for removal in reverse
order.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LEVELLING
x Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
x Make sure that all four feet are stable and
resting on the floor and then check that the
appliance is perfectly level (use a spirit level).
x If the floor is uneven, adjust the levelling feet
as required (do not insert pieces of wood
etc. under the feet).
q
. Slacken the locknut using the wrench
supplied
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. Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by
hand.
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. Tighten the locknut anti-clockwise.
x Iftheapplianceistobeinstalledona
wooden floor, distribute the weight by
placing it on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of plywood
at least 3 cm in thickness. Secure the
plywood sheet to the floor.
COVER PANEL / WORKTOP
The appliance can be installed under a fitted
kitchen worktop.
x Unplug the appliance from the mains.
q
. Unscrew the two worktop fixing screws from
therearoftheappliance.
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. Slide the worktop fully backward and lift it
upwards to remove.
Install the cover panel following the relative
instructions.
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. Refit the fixing screws and tighten them.
BUILD-UNDER OPENING
DIMENSIONS
Width 600 mm
Height 825 mm
Depth 600 mm
WARNING
Only plug the machine into the mains power
socket after you have fitted the cover panel or
the machine worktop.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Connection of the outlet hose to the
drainage
1.
Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook
it over the edge of a sink (Fig. 1).
Small washbasins are not suitable for this
purpose.
Theedgeofthesinkshouldbenomorethan
1 m (about 3 ft 3inches) from the floor.
2.
Minimum drain height =70 cm or 2ft.
Maximum drain height =100 cm or 3ft.
3.
Ifyouneedtoaddanextension,useaflexible
hoseofthesametypeandsecuretheunion
with screw-on hose clips.
Maximum drain hose length = 2,5m (8 ft).
IMPORTANT
Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose.
Secure the hose so that it cannot be dislodged
while the appliance is running.
WATER SUPPLY
- Supply: cold water only.
- Tap connection : 3/4”.
- Waterflow pressure: 10-100 N/cm2 (1-10 bar).
For Great Britain only:
Water inlet: hot and cold fill.
The warm water inlet temperature must not
exceed 60
o
C.
WATER INLET CONNECTION
1.
Take the inlet hose out of the drum.
2.
Insert the filter, supplied with the appliance
into the straight end of the inlet hose.
3.
Screwthisstraightendtothetop,preferably
by hand.
4.
Screw the hooked end of the inlet hose to the
appliance.
Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose.
5.
Open the water tap completely and check
water tightness at tap and appliance
connections.
Notes:
x
If the hose is too short, replace it with a
suitable length of pressure resistant hose (min
10 bar -EN 50065 approved).
x
Periodically check the condition of the hose
and replace if necessary.
x
The washing machine can be connected
without an external aqua stop device.
x
Install the appliance in accordance to local
regulations.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
x Electrical connections must be made in
accordance with local regulations.
x The electrical connection must be made only
by means of a Shuko socket with earth
connection, installed in accordance with
established legislation.
x Voltage, power consumption and earthing
information is shown on the service sticker
inside the door.
x The mains connection line must be replaced
by a licensed electrician only.
x The appliance complies with European safety
standards, EC directive 93/68 and EN
directive 60555
FOR GREAT BRITAIN ONLY
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
Some appliances are supplied with moulded
plugs. To change a fuse on this type of plug
proceed as follows:
1. Remove fuse cover (A) and fuse (B)
2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362
13A, A.S.T.A.
IMPORTANT:
x The fuse cover must be refitted after
changing a fuse
x In the event of a fuse cover being misplaced,
the plug must not be used until a correct
replacement is fitted.
x Please ensure that the replacement fuse
cover is of the same colour as the insert or
as the colour embossed in words on the
base of the plug.
If the moulded plug is not suitable for your
sockets it should be cut off and thrown away to
avoid any risk of electric shock if it were used in
a 13 A socket elsewhere.
A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted
to the cable.
Connection to a
typical 13 amp plug
HOW TO CONNECT A PLUG
The wires in this mains lead are colour-coded as
follows:
BLUE - NEUTRAL (N)
BROWN - LIVE (L)
GREEN AND YELLOW-EARTH (E)
1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth
symbol
, or coloured green or green and
yellow.
2. TheBLUEwiremustbeconnectedtothe
terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
ONLY
The information given in respect of Great Britain
will frequently apply, but a third type of plug
and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth
type. In this case the GREEN AND YELLOW wire
must be connected to the EARTH contact and
the other two wires to the terminals of the two
pins, irrespective of colour.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MOBILITY WHEELS
(for UK only)
Depending on model, your washing machine is
provided with mobility wheels.
Youwillfindthesewheelsintheaccessorykit
supplied with the machine, ou you can order
them from our After-Sales Service.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Tilt the machine forward.
2. Loosen the two rear feet.
3. Insert the wheels as close as possible to the
screw (1).
4. Tighten the screw completely (2).
5. Put the machine in an upright position.
6. Adjust the front feet making sure that the
machine is completely level with the floor.
Note: Levelling is extremely important to avoid
any risk of instability and vibrations.
MOVING THE MACHINE
1. Open the door of the machine.
2. Lift the Machine by 1 or 2 cm (3).
3. Push or pull the machine according to your
need.
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