Miele M 8261-1 manual Warning and Safety instructions, ~Never open the casing of the appliance

Warning and Safety instructions

~Never open the casing of the appliance.

Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous and can cause operational faults or electric shock.

~Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, make sure that the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead or a multi-socket unit. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it 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.

~Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and

other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.

~The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed.

– the mains fuse is disconnected,

– or the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable).

~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

~This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

~In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.

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