Zanussi FA 522: Installation

Installation

Transit security bars

Hydraulic connection

Before starting the machine up, the transport

There should be a COLD WATER tap near the

security bars must be removed as follows:

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washing machine with a screwing on connection

You are advised to keep all the transport security

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pipe of

⁄

4

” gas for the water supply, a sink, a wash

bars in case the appliance has to be transported

basin or a drainage system in the wall.

again.

Previously check if:

1. Unscrew and remove

— it is not a hot water tap.

the three rear screws

by means of a key.

— the running water is clean. If not, run off a

reasonable amount of water to flush out any

debris that may have collected in the pipes.

Have the permanent drainage system in the wall

checked by a plumber.controlar su buen estado por

un fontanero.

A) Place the enclosed

rubber joint, delivered in

2. Lean the appliance

a plastic bag together

back on the rear and

with the appliance (A)

fit one of the

Fig.6), at the very end of

polystyrene angles

the inlet hose and

between the appliance

carefully screw the pipe

and the floor.

to the tap taking care not

to damage the

Make sure the hoses

screwdrive and fix the

are not squashed.

nut well on to the end in

order to avoid leaking.

B) If necessary turn the

3. Carefully remove the

hose adequately by

plastic bags on the

unscrewing the nut at the

right and the left,

rear of the appliance.

pulling them to the

centre of the appliance

C) Now tighten the nut

anew to avoid leaks.

(Open the tap and asure

that it does not leak and

close it again.)

D) Place the discharging

hose in a washbasin or

sink with the aid of the

bent piece delivered

separately. The bent

piece has to be entered

into the tube’s mouth in

order to assure the

support. Aforesaid piece

allows the hose to be

4. Place the machine in an upright position and

fixed to the wall by means

remove the three plastic bolts.

of an opening on the

5. Plug the 3 holes with the plastic plugs which you

upper part and that way

can find in the envelope containing the instruction

the hose does not move

booklet.

and its falling is avoided.

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IMPORTANT: The distance from the floor to the

Electrical connections

highest part of the hose should be between 60 to

Before plugging the appliance make sure that:

90 cm. (It is advised to be between 60 and 70 cm).

The hose must not be bent nor twisted to avoid

1º. the mains of your installation is the same as on

clogging. Should a prolongation of the discharging

the rating plate of your appliance (the plate is

hose be unavoidable this must never surpass 1.5 m

sticked to the rear of the appliance).

and must be of the same diameter as the original

2º. The meter, the fuses, the wiring and the socket

hose.

outlet can support the max. power absorbed stated

Make sure the hoses are not too tense.

on the rating plate.

3º. The socket base and the plug must fit in

adequately without any reducing interposition,

Levelling

multiple outlets or adapters. If necessary replace

Level the appliance by loosening or tightening the

the socket outlet by an adequate one.

feet. Once in the right position fix the feet by

pushing the nuts against the base of the case.

The applicable rules for electrical security

Accurate levelling will prevent vibration, noise and

require an adequate earthing. The plug of the

displacement of the appliance during operation.

appliance is provided with such a device.

Some vibration is inevitable, especially if placed on

Make sure your socket outlet is provided with

a wooden floor. Wooden floors are particularly

an adquate earthing too.

susceptible to vibrations. For advice, consult a

builder. If posible always place the appliance on a

The manufacturer declines any liability in case

solid floor.

of accidents or incicents should these safety

measures not be observed.