Making the appliance level. AEG 86800, 88800, L 86800

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Making the appliance level

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Automatic adjusting foot: The rear foot on the left-hand side of your washing machine is built as a shock absorbing foot. This guarantees that the appliance does not move even at high spin speeds.

The four feet of the appliance are pre-adjusted.

Large degrees of unevenness can be compensated for by adjusting the four feet of the appliance.

Use the special spanner supplied to do this.

Important: Do not use pieces of wood, cardboard or such like to level out small degrees of unevenness in the floor. Adjust the adjustable feet instead.

Electrical Connection

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

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WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.

The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.

Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow:

Blue:

Brown:

Earth

Neutral

Live

• The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol

E

or coloured green and yellow.

• The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or coloured black.

• The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked

“L“ or coloured red.

• Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.

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WARNING!

A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

Permanent Connection

In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply

(mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point.

This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Directive 76/899.

Voltage 240 V AC: Fuse rating 13amps

See rating plate for further information.

This appliance meets VDE requirements.

Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed.

This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No. 82/499/EWG on radio interference.

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WARNING!

Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by trained personnel. Improper repairs may lead to serious risks for the user.

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Connecting the appliance to the water supply

Important:

• This appliance must not be connected to the hot water supply.

• When connecting the appliance, use only new hose kits.

• Only connect the appliance to the drinking water supply. Rain water or water for industrial use may only be used if it fulfils the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.

• Do not kink or crush the water inlet hose or drain hose.

Permitted water pressure

The water pressure must be at least 1 bar (=10N/cm

2 may be a maximum of 10bar (=100N/cm

2

=1MPa).

=0.1MPa), and

– If more than 10bar: Connect a pressure reduction valve.

– If less than 1bar: Disconnect the appliance end of the inlet hose from the solenoid inlet valve and remove the flow meter. (In addition remove the filter using pointed pliers and take out the rubber gasket behind it.) Replace the filter.