25Installation and connection instructions1 Safety information for the installation• This washing machine cannot be built-in.• Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus-tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc-es connect an appliance that is damaged. In the case of damage,please contact your supplier.• Before using for the first time, all parts of the transit packaging mustbe removed. Otherwise when spinning damage may be caused to theappliance or to neighbouring units or furniture.• Before using the appliance for the first time, splash protection mustbe completed. (See “Removing the transit packaging”.)• Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproofsocket.• Permanent connection: a permanent connection must only be in-stalled by a trained electrician.• Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the ratedvoltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the sup-ply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to befound on the rating plate.• If work on the plumbing is required for the proper connection of thewashing machine to the water supply, this must be undertaken by aregistered plumber.• If work on the electricity supply system is required for the properconnection of the washing machine to the electricity supply, thismust be undertaken by a registered electrician.• The washing machine’s cable must only be replaced by the CustomerCare Department or a registered electrician.