Gorenje wt 62123: BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE (picture 1)

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE (picture 1): Gorenje wt 62123

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE (picture 1)

1. Remove the packaging and check

Only use new hoses for connecting the washing

a. Lid

f. Mobility lever (depending on model). To move the

a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.

machine to the water supply. Used hoses must not

b. Detergent dispenser

washing machine: pull the handle out a little bit by

be used anymore and should be discarded.

hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot.

b. Remove the top protection and the protective

c. Drum

corners.

g. Adjustable feet

5. Drain hose

d. Pump access behind filter

c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and

Firmly connect the drain hose to the siphon or

e. After-Sales Service sticker (behind the filter cover)

turning the washing machine on one rear

another outlet for drain water. (see “Installation”/

bottom corner. Make sure that the plastic part

Connect the water drain hose”).

of the bottom protection (if available on the

INSTALLATION

If the washing machine is connected to a built-in

model) remains in the packing and not in the

drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped with

Removal of transport bracket

If you need a longer waterstop hose, contact our

machine bottom.

a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining

The washing machine is fitted with a transport bracket

After Sales Service or your dealer.

This is important, as otherwise the plastic part could

of water (siphoning effect).

to avoid any possible damage during transport.

Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and

damage the washing machine during operation.

cracks and replace if necessary.

d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while

6. Electrical connection

IMPORTANT: Before using the washing machine,

raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene

the transport bracket at the back MUST be

The washing machine can be connected without a

Electrical connections must be carried out by a

removed.

backflow valve.

cushion (depending on model).

qualified technician in compliance with the manu-

e. Remove the blue protective film from the panel

facturer’s instructions and the current standard

1. Unscrew the two screws “A” and the four screws

Water stop anti-flooding system (picture 8)

(depending on model).

safety regulations.

B” with a flat screwdriver or a No. 8 hex nut box

(if available)

spanner (picture 2).

After unpacking, make sure that the washing

The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are

Screw the hose to the water supply tap. Turn the

machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the

given on the rating plate on the rear of the washing

2. Remove the transport bracket (picture 3).

tap fully on and check the water-tightness of the

washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or

machine.

3. Replace the four outer screws “B” on the machine

connection.

your local retailer.

Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.

and tighten them (picture 2).

The washing machine must not be connected to

Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,

Access to the mains plug or disconnection from

4. Clip the two covers “C” supplied into the openings

the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater!

polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children;

the mains supply via a double-pole switch must be

D” of the washing machine (picture 4).

Do not immerse the water stop device of the hose

they are potentially dangerous.

ensured at all times after the installation.

Note: do not forget to replace and tighten the four

into water; otherwise it will loose its protective

If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to

Do not operate the washing machine if it has been

outer screws.

function.

delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few

damaged during transport. Inform the After-Sales

If the flexible hose is damaged, unplug the washing

hours before operating.

Adjust the feet (picture 5, 6)

Service.

machine from the mains immediately, turn off the

Install the washing machine on a level surface, near

Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out

tap and replace the hose.

2. Remove the transport bracket

to electrical, water and drain connections.

by After-Sales Service.

The washing machine is fitted with transport

If the flexible hose is too short, replace it with a 3

The washing machine must be connected exclu-

If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not insert

screws and a transport bracket to prevent damage

m Water Stop hose (available from After-Sales

sively by means of a socket with an earth connec-

pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet):

during transport. Before using the washing

Service or from your dealer).

tion, in compliance with the regulations in force. In

1. Screw out the washing machine´s feet by hand

machine you must remove the transport

particular, washing machines installed in premises

with 2-3 clockwise turns and then slacken the

Connect the water drain hose (picture 9)

bracket (see “Installation”/“Removal of transport

containing a shower or a bath must be protected

locknut by wrench.

Unhook the drain hose from the left clip, see arrow

bracket”).

by a differential residual current device of at least

2. Adjust the height of the feet by hand.

A” on picture.

3. Install the washing machine

30 mA. Earthing the washing machine is obliga-

3. Retighten the locknut by turning it anti-clockwise

Important:

Place the washing machine on a flat and stable

tory under the law. The manufacturer declines all

towards the washing machine’s bottom.

Do NOT loosen the drain hose from the right con-

floor surface.

liability for injury to persons or animals or damage

nection, see arrow “B” on picture. Otherwise, there

to property deriving either directly or indirectly from

Make sure that the feet are resting correctly on the

Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is

is the risk of leakage and of scalding with hot water.

failure to observe the directions in these Instruc-

floor and that the washing machine is perfectly

stable and level (see “Installation”/“Adjust the

Firmly connect the drain hose to the siphon or another

tions for Use.

level and stable (use a spirit level).

feet”).

outlet for drain water.

When using a residual current circuit breaker

In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors” (for

The washing machine can be installed in an area 40

If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose

(RCCB), only use a model marked with

.

instance certain parquet or laminate floors), place

cm wide and 63 cm deep.

of the same size and secure the unions with screw-on

the appliance on a sheet of plywood with a size of

Approximate dimensions:

Note: if you install the machine on thick carpet, adjust

hose clips.

at least 40 x 60 cm and thickness of at least 3 cm,

Width: 400 mm

the feet to ensure that there is sufficient space under

Maximum overall drain hose length: 2.50 m.

which is screwed to the floor.

Height: 900 mm

the machine for the air to circulate.

Maximum drain height: 100 cm.

Make sure that the ventilation openings in the

Depth: 600 mm

Minimum drain height: 55 cm.

Connect the water inlet hose (picture 7)

base of your washing machine (if available on your

Important:

model) are not obstructed by a carpet or other

1. Carefully screw the water inlet hose to the valve

Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose and

material.

on the rear side of the washing machine (A); screw

take precautions against it falling while the washing

the other end of the hose to the tap by hand.

machine is running.

4. Water supply

2. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose.

Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance

3. Check water-tightness of tap and washing machine

with the regulations of your local water company

connections by turning the tap completely on.

(see “Installation”/“Connect the water inlet hose”).

If the hose is too short, replace it with a suitable

Water supply: Cold water only

length of pressure resistant hose (1000 kPa min,

Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection

EN 61770 approved type).

Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).

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