Removing The Transport Bolts; Leveling Procedure; Electrical Connection - Siemens WFXD8400UC Operating, Care And Installation Instructions Manual

Removing the
transport bolts
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CAUTION
All 4 transport bolts must be
removed before using the ap
pliance for the first time and
must be retained for any futu
re transport (e.g. when
moving).
q Release screws using a cranked
1/2" wrench provided until they
can be moved freely.
q Remove all 4 transport bolts
(bolt, spring, washer and bush
ings) by reaching through the
open washing machine door and
pulling the drum slightly forward.
q Insert the covers.
Storing the transport bolts
Always keep the transport bolts for
future transportation of the ap
pliance (such as when moving out).
q Store the transport bolts with
the washer and bushing at
tached.

Leveling procedure

Each foot of the appliance must be
placed firmly on the ground or the
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pedestal to prevent the washing
machine from wobbling.
Level the washing machine front to
back and side to side with the four
height adjustable feet and a bubble
level:
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WARNING
RISK OF INJURIES - Take care
when using the wrench
q Loosen the counter nut 1 using
the wrench for levelling.
q Adjust the height by turning the
height adjustable foot 2.
q Tighten lock nut 1 against the
housing.

Electrical connection

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by pro
viding a path of least resistance for
the electric current. This appliance
features a cord with an equipment
grounding conductor and a ground
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ing plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet which has
been properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all lo
.
cal regulations and ordinances.
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Improper connection of the
equipment grounding con
ductor
shock
checked by a qualified electrician
or service technician if you are in
doubt as to whether the washer
has been properly grounded
Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance - if it will not fit in
the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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The washing machine must
only be connected to an indi
vidual branch circuit
et which has been properly
installed and grounded
The household electrical voltage
must correspond to the voltage
specification on the washing
machine (rating plate, see Page 35).
Connection specifications as well
as the required fuses are stipulated
on the appliance rating plate.
Volts
110-120
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DANGER
may result in electric
.
Have the appliance
.
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WARNING
via a sock
.
Hertz Amperes Watts
60 15 1350
(max.)
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