Simpson SWT6041, SWT6541M, SWT6541, SWT5541 Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for buying this Washing Machine. It has been made for self installation by the customer.

Your dealer, Authorised Service centres or service technician can install it if you wish,

BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY A FEE.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE

TO THE WASHING MACHINE WHICH MAY NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS & BOTTOM
COVER INSTALLATION

Lift the machine out of the packaging base.1.

Lie down the washing machine on its back,

3.

taking care not to damage cabinet by placing

IMPORTANT:

The top polystyrene must
be removed LAST, for
protecting the drum from
hiting the cabinet when
the machine is tilted.

NOTE: After lifting the machine out, please
check packaging base as below:

two of the corner
packing pieces between
the machine and the floor.
(as shown in the diagram).

corner
packing

Plastic Motor Base

Polystyrene Base

All the packaging base should be removed.

Polystyrene Base

In case of packaging plastic motor base
remaining inside the product, please tilt the
machine to check and remove plastic
motor base from the washing machine
motor base.

Tilt the washing machine a little from back side

2.

and insert the Bottom Cover into the slot at
the bottom of the machine (as shown in the
diagram).

CAUTION:

Pay attention
to the
machine lid,
may hit your
body.

4.

Use the screw provided in the user manual
bag to secure the Bottom Cover to the bottom
of the cabinet

Lift the machine up to

5.

upright position and open
the washing machine lid.
Remove the top
polystyrene.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Overhead Cupboards

554mm

D: 642mm

3/4” BSP

Thread

1500 Min.

H: 948mm

900 Min.

100mm Max.

32mm diameter extended
floor drain or 70 litres trough

Electrical: A properly earthed three pin power

1.

HotCold

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point not more than 1500 mm from the
washing machine. It is not recommended that
an extension cord be used. If you need to use
an extension cord or portable outlet, make
sure that it is not subject to splashing or
ingress of moisture.

This machine is designed to operate on a
220-240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

“An incorrect power supply may void
your warranty.”

Check that your domestic electrical installation
can take the maximum load required (500 W),
also taking into account any other appliances
in use.

The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury through
failure to comply with the above safety
precaution.

Your local Plumber can advise you on this.
Water pressures between 50-800kPa are
acceptable.

Floor Drain: The Washing Machine should be

3.

installed where a floor drain or hole (depending
on plumbing laws) is located. A floor drain is

W: 575mm

required to drain away any water which may
overflow from the washing machine due to a
hose leak or malfunction.

Area: For the washing machine a floor area of

4.

700 mm wide by 730 mm deep is required.

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The floor should be firm and have a slope of
less than 20 mm in 600 mm. If you have
cupboards above the washing machine then
refer to the diagrams for clearance dimensions.
A 30 mm gap is required underneath the

1200mm Min.

washing machine when installed on a carpeted
floor.

Drain: A drain, either in the trough or as an

5.

extended floor drain at least 900 mm high and
32 mm diameter which can take a flow of 30
litres per minute of water and is less than 900
mm from the side of the machine.
Longer drain hoses can be purchased from
your dealer, Authorised Service Centres or
Spare Parts Centres if the drain or trough is
further away.

A storage trough that will hold 104 litres is
required if you are going to save all the wash
water.

INSTALLING DRAIN HOSE

Fitting hose former.

1.

Obtain hose former from inside the washbowl
and fit it to the drain hose. If your drain hose is
factory fitted you will need to pull the drain
hose from the hose transport retainer before
fitting the hose former.

bend hose

2.

Water: Cold and hot water taps with 3/4” BSP

threads less than 800 mm from the back of
the washing machine and at least 1200 mm
from the floor. Longer inlet hoses can be
purchased from Electrolux Home Products Pty.
Ltd. Spare Parts Centres or Authorised Service
Centres if the taps are further away.

If the HOT water temperature exceeds
70°C then a tempering valve must be fitted.

450 approx.

Pull apart to
insert hose.

Positioning of drain hose.

2.

Hose
Former

Pull apart
to insert
hose.

pull hose

Adjust the free length of hose to suit your
installation.

Adjust
length to
suit
trough.