fm Page 3 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:06 PM Home Appliances ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Instructions for use Mode d’emploi Page 4 Page 18 31 44 4 3 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb15063. fm Page 4 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:09 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE CHILD LOCK DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb15063. fm Page 5 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:09 PM Home Appliances BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local dealer. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, since it is a possible source of danger. Drain hose • Connect the drain hose to the ventilated siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend (see “Installation/Connect the water drain hose”). Electrical connections • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations. • Voltage information, power consumption and electrical fusing data are supplied on the front panel behind the door frame. • The appliance must be connected to the mains exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with established regulations. The appliance must be earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for possible damage to property or injury to persons or pets deriving from failure to observe the a/m directions. • Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. • Before any maintenance on the washing machine disconnect the power plug or switch off the power supply...