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Connecting the water
ã Warning!
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in
water (contains an electric valve).
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– To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions
in this chapter!
– Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only.
– Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-
water apparatus.
– Use only the supplied inlet hose or one purchased from an
authorised specialist outlet, not a used one!
– If in doubt, have the appliance connected by a technician.
Water inlet hose
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Water inlet hose: do not kink, crush, modify or sever
(strength is no longer guaranteed).
Optimum water pressure in the mains:
100–1000 kPa (1–10 bar)
Ø When the tap is turned on, the water flow is at least 8 l/min.
Ø If the water pressure is higher, install a pressure reducing
valve.
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Connect the water supply hose.
ã Warning!
Threads for screw connections may be
damaged!
If the screw connections are tightened too
tightly using a tool (pliers), the threads may
be damaged.
Tighten plastic screw-fittings by hand only.