23Installation and connection instructionsInstallation safety instructions• Before first starting up, all parts of the transport safety equipment must beremoved. The machine may otherwise be damaged.• Before starting up for the first time, ensure that the nominal voltage and type of current spe-cified on the machine type plate match the nominal voltage and type of current at the instal-lation site. The electrical fuses required can also be found on the type plate.• Always connect the plug into a protection contact socket which has beeninstalled as specified.• With permanent connections: A permanent connection may only be esta-blished by an authorised specialist electrician.• Do not install machine in rooms at risk of frost.• Ensure that the door of the machine cannot be blocked by interior doors ofthe house or the doors of other appliances.• Do not install on carpets with high piles. Air circulation will be hindered atthe ventilation slots.• Ensure that the machine is not placed on its mains cable.• Install the machine horizontally.Removing transport safety equipmentCaution! Before first starting up,all parts of the transport safetyequipment must be removed.1.Open loading door2. Pull off adhesive strips from insidemachine on top of drum.3. Remove foil hose and polystyrenepadding from the machine.125985010 gb.qxp 2006-06-12 13:16 Page 23