Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
~Before installation, check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Under no circumstances should you use it if it has been damaged. A damaged appliance is dangerous.
~Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) correspond with the mains electricity supply, otherwise the appliance could be damaged. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested, 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).
~This appliance may be connected via a fused plug and switched socket. If you wish to connect it to a fused spur connection unit, or if the appliance is supplied without a plug, it must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has been built in.
~Never open the housing of the appliance.
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 suitably qualified and competent person in strict 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.
~If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a suitably qualified electrician with a specialist connection cable of type H 05 V
~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.
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