Installation; Choose A Location; Electricity Supply; Water Supply - Hoover HNL 642 Instruction Book

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Installation

Choose a location

● After the machine has been installed, ensure that the
mains plug and water supply valves are easily accessible.
● Make sure there is enough space for the machine. Select a
space at least 600mm wide and 850mm high. Also leave
enough space to open the door fully so you can load and
unload it easily.
●
Keep the area underneath and around the machine free
of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals etc.

Electricity supply

Washing machines are supplied to operate at a voltage of
240V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the supply circuit is rated
to at least 13A.
The plug is already equipped with a 13A fuse which is BS 1362
ASTA approved. Any replacement must be the same rating and
specification. If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the plug until
it is replaced.
Electricity can be extremely dangerous.
This washing machine must be earthed.
The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance must be of
the same type.
Do not use multiple adapters and/or extension leads.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following codes:
Blue
Brown
Green and Yellow
CE Appliance complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments.

Water supply

● The cold water pressure should be between 0.5 and 8 bar
(0.05-0.8 Mpa).
● Do not connect the machine to a single outlet
instantaneous water heater.
●
The water supply tap should be accessible when the
machine is installed.
● Before connecting the fill hose, check that the water is
running from the water supply tap to be used.
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NEUTRAL
LIVE
EARTH
Do not plug the
machine in and switch
it on at the mains until
the installation is
completed.
You may be charged for
a service call if a
problem with your
machine is caused by
incorrect installation.
If the mains cord on
this appliance is
damaged, it must be
replaced by a special
cord which is ONLY
obtainable from the
GIAS spares service. It
must be installed by a
competent person.
Call GIAS
01204 556111
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