Hotpoint wdud User Manual
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Installation
Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with sta-
bility and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during
operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust
the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventila-
tion beneath the washer-dryer.
bility and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during
operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust
the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventila-
tion beneath the washer-dryer.
Electric and water connections
Connecting the water inlet hose
1. Connect the supply pipe
by screwing it to a cold
water tap using a
3/4 gas threaded connec-
tion (see figure).
Before performing the con-
nection, allow the water to
run freely until it is perfectly
clear.
by screwing it to a cold
water tap using a
3/4 gas threaded connec-
tion (see figure).
Before performing the con-
nection, allow the water to
run freely until it is perfectly
clear.
2. Connect the other end of
the water inlet hose to the
washer-dryer,
screwing it onto the ap-
pliance’s cold water inlet,
situated on the top right-
hand side on the rear of the
appliance (see figure).
the water inlet hose to the
washer-dryer,
screwing it onto the ap-
pliance’s cold water inlet,
situated on the top right-
hand side on the rear of the
appliance (see figure).
3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose.
!
The water pressure at the tap must be within the values
indicated in the Technical details table (on the page 5).
!
If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a spe-
cialist store or an authorised serviceman.
!
Ensure that the supply taps are allowing water through.
Old taps may seize in the closed position and thus pre-
vent water reaching the machine.
vent water reaching the machine.
! Never use second-hand or old inlet hoses; use the pro-
ducts supplied with the machine.
ducts supplied with the machine.
!
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or
moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the
washer-dryer to inform the new owner as to its operation and
features.
moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the
washer-dryer to inform the new owner as to its operation and
features.
!
Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital infor-
mation on installation, use and safety.
Unpacking and levelling
Unpacking
!
This is a separate part of
the polystyrene base and
should be removed with
the base.
should be removed with
the base.
!
IMPORTANT check
when unpacking your
machine.
machine.
1. Unpack the washer-dryer.
2. Check whether the washer-dryer has been damaged
during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and
contact your retailer.
2. Check whether the washer-dryer has been damaged
during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and
contact your retailer.
3. Remove the 4 protective
screws and the rubber bush
with the respective spacer,
situated on the rear of the
appliance (see also the
installation leaflet).
screws and the rubber bush
with the respective spacer,
situated on the rear of the
appliance (see also the
installation leaflet).
4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the
washer-dryer needs to be moved to another location.
5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the
washer-dryer needs to be moved to another location.
!
Packaging materials are not children’s toys.
Levelling
Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if
the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.
the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly.
1. Install the washer-dryer
on a flat sturdy floor, without
resting it up against walls,
furniture cabinets or other.
on a flat sturdy floor, without
resting it up against walls,
furniture cabinets or other.
2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any
unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front
feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured accor-
ding to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.
unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front
feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured accor-
ding to the worktop, must not exceed 2°.