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Must be within 60
″(1.5 m) of either side of the
washer. Do not overload the outlet with more
than one appliance.
than one appliance.
•
Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
ƈ Level floor
• Allowable slope under entire washer is 1°.
• To minimize noise and vibration, the washer
• To minimize noise and vibration, the washer
MUST be installed on a solidly constructed
floor.
floor.
• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not
recommended.
• Never install the washer on a platform or weakly
supported structure.
Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
Avoid connecting several electric devices, as
doing so may cause a fire.
ƈ CONNECT POWER PLUG
ƈ INSTALL THE APPLIANCE
ON A FLAT AND FIRM SURFACE
NOTE: A firm, solid floor is even more critical to a
front-loading washer than to a top-loader.
If your floor is wood and/or frame construction,
you may need to reinforce it. Front-loaders use
substantially faster spin speeds than top-loaders,
causing greater vibration. If the floor is not solid,
your washer will vibrate. You will hear and feel
the vibration throughout your house.
If your floor is wood and/or frame construction,
you may need to reinforce it. Front-loaders use
substantially faster spin speeds than top-loaders,
causing greater vibration. If the floor is not solid,
your washer will vibrate. You will hear and feel
the vibration throughout your house.
NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
a qualified electrician.
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ƈ Level adjustment
• Leveling the washing machine properly prevents
excessive noise and vibration.
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface,
preferably in a corner of the room.
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface,
preferably in a corner of the room.
• If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet as
required. (Do not insert pieces of wood, etc. under
the feet.)
the feet.)
NOTE: Extend the feet no more than necessary to level
the washer. The more the feet are extended, the
more the washer will vibrate.
more the washer will vibrate.
• Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting on
the floor and then check that the appliance is
perfectly level (Use a level).
perfectly level (Use a level).
• After the washer is level, tighten the lock nuts up
against of the base of the washer. All lock nuts must
be tightened.
be tightened.
• It is critical to adjust the feet perfectly. This must be
done while the washer is spinning with a load. Use
the wrench (supplied) to adjust the feet until there is
no vibration. Then tighten the lock nuts to prevent
further adjustment.
the wrench (supplied) to adjust the feet until there is
no vibration. Then tighten the lock nuts to prevent
further adjustment.
NOTE: If there is vibration and noise during the spin
cycle, re-check the leveling of the washer, adjust
the feet as required, and tighten the lock nuts
securely to prevent changes in adjustment.
Run the washer with a test load to make certain
your washer is properly leveled. Put an
unbalance weight part in the machine.
You can check noise and/or vibration on high
speed spin rpm through the QC test mode
(refer to page 18).
When the machine spins at high speed, verify
that it is stable. If not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
the feet as required, and tighten the lock nuts
securely to prevent changes in adjustment.
Run the washer with a test load to make certain
your washer is properly leveled. Put an
unbalance weight part in the machine.
You can check noise and/or vibration on high
speed spin rpm through the QC test mode
(refer to page 18).
When the machine spins at high speed, verify
that it is stable. If not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
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Diagonal Check
When pushing down the edges of the washing machine
top plate diagonally, the machine should not move up
and down at all. (Please, check both directions.)
Lock nut
Adjustable feet
Lock nut
Adjustable feet
Lock nut
Adjustable feet
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Electrical connection
WARNING! Concerning the power cord
•Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
•If the machine will not be used for an extended time, unplug it, shut off the water supply and open the door to
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
•If the machine will not be used for an extended time, unplug it, shut off the water supply and open the door to
provide ventilation.
•Connect the machine to a grounded outlet in accordance with current wiring regulations.
•The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
•The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
•Water supply pressure must be between
100 - 800kPa (1,0 - 8,0 kgf/cm
2
).
•Do not crossthread when connecting the inlet hose
to the valve.
•If the water supply pressure is more than 116 PSI,
a pressure reducing device should be installed.
•Two sealing washers are supplied with the water
inlet hoses to prevent water leaks.
•Check for leakage of washing machine connections
by turning the tap completely on.
•Periodically check the condition of the hose and
replace the hose if necessary.
•Make sure that there is no kink in the hose and that
it is not crushed.
•Be sure that the two water input ports are connected
to the correct water faucets. The connector for hot
water is colored red; the cold is blue.
water is colored red; the cold is blue.
Connecting the water supply hoses
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be
certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords,
or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be
certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords,
or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
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NOTE: Use new hoses when installing a washing machine. Replace them periodically.
Old hoses should not be used.
Do not install your washing machine in a room where temperatures below freezing may occur.
Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired
at temperatures below the freezing point.
Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired
at temperatures below the freezing point.
If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing,
store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.
store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.
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ƈ Installation of drain hose
about 45"(1,1m)
about 70"(1,8m)
max 39"(1,0m)
min 24"(0,6m)
about 45"(1,1m)
about 70"(1,8m)
max 39"(1,0m)
min 24"(0,6m)
• Place the end of the drain hose in the hole of the
floor drain system.
• When installing the drain hose at a sink, secure it so it
cannot break away and cause flooding and damage.
• The drain hose should not be placed higher than
96 in. from the bottom of the washer.
• Properly securing the drain hose will protect the floor
from damage due to water leakage.
• Properly securing the drain hose will protect the
floor from damage due to water leakage.
Make sure that the hose is not twisted.
Do not submerge the end of the hose.
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