They must all be removed before using your machine for the first time. These parts and their securing means should be kept in case the machine has to be transported again. Unpack the appliance. Tilt the appliance backwards. give to one of the back corners a quarter turn. The appliance comes free naturally out the polystyrene basis. Take away this basis (fig. Open the lid of the appliance and remove the polystyrene wedge which blocks the drum. Close the lid (fig. On the back part and with a spanner, remove the two red loosened spacers (A) (fig. The holes which are now visible must be closed with the plugs (B) provided with the appliance (fig. Fig 2 Fig 3 A Fig 4 5. Please ensure that these parts have been removed from the machine and keep them in case of next transport (fig. Fig 5 B Be careful : when the machine is installed on carpeted floor, ensure that the carpet do not obstruct the openings, located at the base of the machine, which are provided for ventilation. Fig 6 If you want to keep the alignment of your appliance with the adjacent cupboards, you have the possibility to cut the crossbar holding the hoses located in the back of your washing machine (fig. Electrical connection Before you plug the appliance into the wall socket, · The supply voltage of the domestic wiring system does not fluctuate by more than 10% plus or minus from the value shown on the rating plate. · The meter, the fuses, the supply line and the wall socket are all suitable to carry the maximum load required by the washing machine (2,2 kW). The existing safety rules call for the appliance to be connected to an efficient ground wire. The manufacturer disclaims any liability whatsoever if this accident prevention rule is not complied with...