Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1. Unpack the washing machine. 2. Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact your retailer. 3. Remove the four protective screws and the rubber washer with the respective spacer, situated on the rear of the appliance (see figure). 4. Seal the gaps using the plastic plugs provided. 5. Keep all the parts: you will need them again if the washing machine needs to be moved to another location. Warning: should the screws be re-used, make sure you fasten the shorter ones at the top. ! Packaging materials are not children's toys. Levelling Your machine may make a considerable amount of noise if the two front feet have not been adjusted correctly. 1. Install the washing machine on a flat sturdy floor, without resting it up against walls, furniture cabinets or other. 2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate for any unevenness by tightening or loosening the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle of inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. Levelling your appliance correctly will provide it with stability and avoid any vibrations, noise and shifting during operation. If it is placed on a fitted or loose carpet, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow enough room for ventilation beneath the washing machine. Putting your appliance in place and moving it. If your washing machine is equipped with a special set of retractable wheels you can easy move it. To lower the wheels and thus move the appliance effortlessly, just pull the lever, situated on the left-hand side beneath the base. Once the appliance is in the required position, put the lever back in place. The washing machine is now firmly in place (see figure). Electric and water connections Connecting the water inlet hose 1. Connect the supply pipe by screwing it to a cold water tab using a % gas threaded connection (see figure). Before performing the connection, allow the water to run freely until it is perfectly clear. 2. Connect the other end of the water inlet hose to the washing machine, screwing it onto the appliance's cold water inlet, situated on the top right-hand side on the rear of the appliance (see figure). 3. Make sure there are no kinks or bends in the hose. ! The water pressure at the tap must be within the values indicated in the Technical details table (on the next page). ! If the water inlet hose is not long enough, contact a specialist store or an authorised serviceman. 14 Connecting the drain hose Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a drainage duct or a wall drain located at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor; alternatively, rest it on the side of a washbasin or bathtub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure). The free end of the hose should not be underwater. ! Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets. ! The cable should not be bent or compressed. ! The power supply cable must only be replaced by authorised technicians. Warning! The company shall not be held responsible in the event that these regulations are not respected. The first wash cycle Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the wash cycle o. ! We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is absolutely necessary, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length. Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the electricity socket, make sure that: • the socket is earthed and complies with all applicable laws; • the socket is able to withstand the maximum power load of the appliance as indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite); • the power supply voltage falls within the values indicated in the Technical data table (see opposite); • the socket is compatible with the plug of the washing machine. If this is not the case, replace the socket or the plug. ! The washing machine must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain, storms and other weather conditions. ! When the washing machine has been installed, the electricity socket must be within easy reach. Technical data Model ARTXD 149 Dimensions width 40 cm height 85 cm depth 60 cm Capacity from 1 to 6 kg Electrical connections please refer to the technical data plate fixed to the machine Water connections maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) drum capacity 42 litres Spin speed up to 1400 rotations per minute Energy rated programmes according to regulatio...