fm5 Page 107 Friday, April 6, 2001 3:22 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION 5gb10005. fm5 Page 108 Friday, April 6, 2001 3:22 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap. Remove the top protection and the protective corners. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and turning the appliance on one rear bottom corner. Electrical connection • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the current standard safety regulations. • The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are given on the rating plate on the rear of the appliance. • The appliance must be connected exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with current regulations. The appliance must be earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property deriving directly or indirectly from failure to observe the directions. • Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. • Before any maintenance on the washing machine disconnect it from the mains supply. • Access to the mains plug or to disconnection from the mains supply via a double-pole switch must be ensured at all times following the installation. • Do not operate the washing machine if it has been damaged during transport. Inform the After-Sales Service. • Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out by After-Sales Service. • The appliance must be connected to an effective earthing installation, in compliance with the regulations in force...