[. . . ] • Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out by After-Sales Service. • The appliance must only be used in the household for the prescribed uses. 3. Install the appliance • Move the appliance without carrying it by the worktop. • Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room. • Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on the floor and then check that the appliance is perfectly level using a spirit level (see Installation/ Adjust the feet”). 4. Water supply • Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance with the regulations of your local water company (see “Installation/Connect the water inlet hose”). [. . . ] The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician. 3. Disposing of packaging and old appliances • This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. 14 6. EC Declaration of Conformity • This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive . Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120020GB. fm Page 15 Friday, July 15, 2005 3:42 PM DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 1. Door handle • To open the door press the button inside the handle and pull. • Close the door by pushing it firmly (the lock will click into place) 6. Technical specifications sticker (inside cover) 1 3 2 4 7 5 8 6 9 Minimum housing dimensions Width Height Depth (depending on the appliance) 595 mm 850 mm 395 or 335 mm / 530 or 580 mm FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. Add the detergent: • Programme with pre- and main wash • Main wash programme without prewash • Fabric softeners, conditioners and chlorine bleach: no more than to “MAX” mark • Stain remover • Water softener (water hardness class 4) • Starch (dissolved in water) 3. Close the detergent dispenser completely. Water hardness: soft water requires less detergent. WATER HARDNESS CATEGORY: CHARACTERISTICS GERMAN °dh FRENCH °fh ENGLISH °eh 1 2 3 4 soft average hard very hard 0-7 7-14 14-21 over 21 0-12 12-25 25-37 over 37 0-9 9-17 17-26 over 26 15 Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120020GB. fm Page 16 Friday, July 15, 2005 3:42 PM REMOVING THE FILTER 1. Insert the filter and screw it in clockwise until it locks, making sure it is hermetically closed. Pour 0. 5 l of water into the detergent dispenser to reactivate the “Eco System”. • Check the filter if the appliance is not draining correctly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. IMPORTANT: Make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance. DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER • To drain the residual water from the pump, tilt the appliance forwards and proceed as per points 8 and 10 of the previous chapter. • If the appliance is installed in a room subject to sub-zero temperatures. 16 Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120020GB. fm Page 17 Friday, July 15, 2005 3:42 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products and no solvents). • Dry with a soft cloth. Door seal • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. • Check the condition of the door seal periodically. Filter • Check and clean the filter two or three times a year (see “Removing the Filter”). Detergent dispenser (depending on model) 1. Disengage the detergent dispenser by pressing the release lever in the prewash compartment and extract it. Remove all the parts and wash them under running water and reposition them. Carefully replace the detergent dispenser by inserting in the left guide and pushing it in. 1. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. Water hose mesh strainer Check and clean periodically. [. . . ] If the hose is to be inserted directly into the drain pipeline, the inside diameter of the pipe must be appropriate in relation to the diameter of the drain hose. If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose of the same type. drain height: 60 cm A 19 Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120020GB. fm Page 20 Friday, July 15, 2005 3:42 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A. S. T. A. Important: The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted. [. . . ]