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Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap

Connect the water supply hose a to the water tap.

Warning
  • Do not shorten or damage the water supply hose as it contains electrical wires and components. It can not be detached or removed from the appliance for installation purposes.

  • It is important that the water supply hose not be tampered with, cut, disassembled, pulled, or kinked. It contains electrical wiring inside and if damaged, can cause an electrical hazard.

Caution
  • Only use the threaded nut of the water supply hose to tighten it to the tap.

  • Do not twist or kink the water supply hose when connecting it to the tap.

  • This appliance may be fed with either hot or cold water. If the water connection can not be maintained below 65ºC, the appliance must be connected to cold water.

  • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent.

  • Do not use any mechanical device to tighten the inlet valve's fitting to the tap. Hand tighten with the aid of a soft cloth only if necessary. Overtightening the fitting to the tap can cause damage to the nut and tap and result in a water leak.

Note
  • Before connecting the water supply hose to the tap, turn on the tap to flush out foreign substances (dirt, sand or sawdust) in the water lines. Let water drain into a bucket.

  • It takes about 3 – 4 minutes for the first supply water.