Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency details given on the data plate correspond with the
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has been fully installed.
Only open the housing as described in the instructions given in the installation sheet and in the Cleaning and care section of this booklet. Under no circumstances should any other parts of the housing be opened. Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user, and can cause operational faults.
Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised person in accordance with current national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
–it is switched off at the isolator, or
–the
–the mains fuse is disconnected, or
–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug withdrawn, or
–the fuse from the fused spur connection unit is withdrawn.
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