Safety Instructions; Environmentally-Friendly Disposal; Installation Surface; Installing The Appliance - Smeg WML148 Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

– The washing machine is heavy - take care when lifting.
– Caution: frozen hoses can crack/burst. Do not install the washing machine outdoors or in
areas exposed to frost.
– The washing machine could be damaged. Do not lift the appliance by protruding
components (e.g. the washing machine door).
– In addition to the instructions provided in this document, special regulations from the
relevant water and electric utility companies may apply.
– If in doubt, have a technician connect the appliance.
– Route hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of tripping.

Environmentally-friendly disposal

– Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
– This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE.
The directive provides an EU-wide framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances.

Installation surface

– The machine must be stable so that it does not move around.
– The surface on which it is installed must be firm and level.
– Soft floors/floor coverings are not suitable.
Installation on a pedestal
– The feet of the washing machine must be secured with holding brackets.
Installation on a wood joist floor
– If possible, place the washing machine in a corner.
– Screw a water-resistant wooden board (min. 30 mm thick) to the floor.
– The feet of the washing machine must be secured with holding brackets.

Installing the appliance

Install the appliance before connecting it to the power supply.
Risk of electric shock.
– For models with a continuous appliance covering plate or a square service flap, the
appliance covering plate can be replaced by a metal cover.
Instead of the appliance covering plate, you must have a metal cover fitted by an expert.
– For models with a non-continuous appliance covering plate or a round service flap, the
appliance covering plate must not be removed.
– Only install the washing machine underneath a continuous worktop that is securely
connected to adjacent cabinets.
– Recess width of 60 cm required.
depending on model

Scope of delivery

Aqua Secure
Covers
with hose clip
Also required, depending on the connection:
– 1 hose clamp Ø 24-40 mm (specialist retailers) to connect to a siphon
Page 4; water connection
Useful tools
– Spirit level for levelling.
– Spanner with
WAF13: for loosening the transport safety devices
WAF17: for aligning the appliance feet

Hose and cable lengths

Left-hand connection
Note: Using hose clips limits the possible hose lengths.
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Moisture inside the drum is
due to final testing.
Spanner
Elbow
for fixing the drainage
hose in place
Page 3 and
Page 5.
depending on model
or
Right-hand connection
130 cm 120 cm
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135 cm 100 cm
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95 cm
140 cm
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Mains cable
Water outlet
Water inlet
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