Installation Surface; Installation On A Base Or A Wooden Joist Floor; Installation On A Platform With Drawer; Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette - Siemens WM Series Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Positioning and connecting
en
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Frozen hoses may rip/burst.
Do not install the washing machine in
areas exposed to frost or outdoors.
Caution!
Water damage
The connection points for the water
supply hose and water drain hose are
under high water pressure. To prevent
leaks and water damage, you must
follow the instructions in this section.
Notes
In addition to the safety information
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listed here, the local water and
electricity supplier may have special
requirements.
If in doubt, have the appliance
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connected by a specialist.

Installation surface

The washing machine be stable
Note:
so that it does not move around.
The installation surface must be firm
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and level.
Soft floors/floor coverings are not
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suitable.
Installation on a base or a
wooden joist floor
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
The washing machine may wander and
tip/topple from the base when spinning.
Use holding brackets to secure the feet
of the appliance.
Order no. WMZ 2200, WX 975600.
On wooden joist floors, install the
Note:
washing machine:
In a corner, if possible,
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On a water-resistant wooden board
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(min. 30 mm thick) which is screwed
tightly to the floor.
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Installation on a platform with
drawer
Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ
20490.
Installing the appliance in a
kitchenette
:
Warning
Risk of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if you
touch live components.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Notes
Recess width of 60 cm required.
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Only install the washing machine
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underneath a continuous worktop
that is securely connected to
adjacent cabinets.
If you remove the appliance covering
plate for installation underneath the
worktop or fitted in a cabinet, you must
replace it with a metal cover.
Order no.: WMZ20331; WZ20331.

Removing the transport locks

Caution!
Damage to the appliance
The machine is secured for
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transportation using transport locks.
If the transport locks are not
removed, the drum, for example,
may become damaged when the
machine is operated.
Before using the appliance for the
first time, make sure that you
completely remove all four transport
locks. Keep the locks in a safe
place.