Miele Safety with children, Take care on dishwashers with a visi- ble heater element

Warning and Safety instructions

Plastic items which cannot withstand being washed in hot water, such as

disposable plastic containers, or plastic cutlery and crockery should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high tem- peratures in the dishwasher may cause them to melt or lose shape.

Take care on dishwashers with a visi- ble heater element

(depending on model)

Do not touch the heating element during or directly after the end of a

programme. It will be hot. Danger of burning!

Some plastic items could melt or catch fire if they were to come into

contact with the heating element. Therefore always place plastic items or any other items which may not be com- pletely heat resistant in the upper bas- ket and ensure they cannot drop down onto the heater element.

Any items which are too small to be lodged securely in the upper basket should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow

children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. There is a danger that children could shut themselves in the dishwasher. Supervise its use by the el- derly or infirm.

Keep children away from deter- gents. Dishwasher detergents con-

tain irritant or corrosive ingredients. They can cause burning in the mouth, nose and throat if swallowed, or inhibit breathing. Consult a doctor immediate- ly if your child has swallowed or inhaled detergent.

To avoid the danger of children coming into contact with the dish-

washer detergent: only add detergent just before starting the programme and close the door, activating the child safety lock (depending on model). Keep children away from the dish- washer when the door is open. There could still be detergent residues in the cabinet.

To ensure children do not come into contact with detergent on

models with the "Delay start" function make sure the dispenser is dry before adding detergent. Wipe dry if neces- sary. Detergent will clog if poured into a damp dispenser and may not be thor- oughly dispersed. If the door is open at the end of a programme, children may come into contact with this residue.

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