Installation; Unpacking And Levelling; Connecting The Electricity And Water Supplies - Indesit XWSE 81283 Instructions For Use Manual

Installation

! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe
GB
place for future reference. If the washing machine
is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the
instruction manual remains with the machine so
that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/
herself with its operation and features.
! Read these instructions carefully: they contain
vital information relating to the safe installation
and operation of the appliance.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking
1. Remove the washing machine from its packaging.
2. Make sure that the washing machine has
not been damaged during the transportation
process. If it has been damaged, contact the
retailer and do not proceed any further with the
installation process.
4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs
provided.
5. Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will need
them again if the washing machine needs to be
moved to another location.
! Packaging materials should not be used as
toys for children.
Levelling
1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy
floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture
cabinets or anything else.
not exceed 2°.
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3 . R e m o v e t h e 4
protective screws (used
during transportation)
and the rubber washer
with the corresponding
spacer, located on
the rear part of the
appliance (see figure).
2. If the floor is not
p e r f e c t l y l e v e l ,
c o m p e n s a t e f o r
any unevenness by
tightening or loosening
the adjustable front
feet (see figure); the
angle of inclination,
measured in relation
to the worktop, must
Levelling the machine correctly will provide
it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and
excessive noise and prevent it from shifting
while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or
a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow
a sufficient ventilation space underneath the
washing machine.
Connecting the electricity and
water supplies
Connecting the water inlet hose
A
3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over
or bent.
! The water pressure at the tap must fall within
the values indicated in the Technical details
table (see next page).
! If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a
specialised shop or an authorised technician.
! Never use second-hand hoses.
! Use the ones supplied with the machine.
1. Insert seal A into
the end of the inlet
hose and screw the
latter onto a cold
water tap with a
3/4 gas threaded
mouth (see figure).
Before making the
connection, allow the
water to run freely until
it is perfectly clear.
2. Connect the
inlet hose to the
washing machine by
screwing it onto the
corresponding water
inlet of the appliance,
which is situated on
the top right-hand
side of the rear part
of the appliance (see
figure).