Electrolux 86720 - Manual (Page 40)

Installation and Connection Instructions
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Safety Precautions
• This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it.
• When moving, do not tip the washing machine onto it’s front or left
hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the possibility of
electrical components becoming wet.
• Before installation inspect the machine for transport damage. Do not
connect the appliance if it is damaged – contact your retailer.
• Ensure all packaging and transit bolts/bar have been removed, see
“Removing of Transit Packaging“. Failure to remove packaging and
transit bolt/bar may cause serious damage to the product or property.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be car-
ried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• Check the electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rat-
ing plate of the appliance.
• Should the appliance mains cable need to be adapted for any reason
this should only be carried out by a qualified/competent person.
• In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install
a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply
(mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts
and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the
electrical regulations.
• The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any
point.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on
the electrical supply cable.
• The installation must comply with local water authority and building
regulations requirements.
• Appliances designed for cold water connection must not be con-
nected to hot water.