IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele spare parts.

~If the power cord is damaged it must only be replaced by a Miele Service technician with a genuine Miele power cord.

~Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes before using the washing machine. This will release any built-up hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this time, the gas is flammable.

~Before the appliance is removed for service or discarded, remove the door.

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~Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

~The drum door glass will be hot when washing at very high temperatures.

Do not touch the glass. Danger of burns! Keep children away from the washer when in use.

~Only use the washing machine to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the fabric care label. Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance.

~Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable substances. These articles give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Do not add these items to the wash load.

~Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors which could ignite or explode.

~Do not use cleaning solvents on or near the machine or the controls. Contact with cleaning solvents will damage the surface.

~Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

~Do not tamper

with the controls.

~The control panel must only be exchanged or removed by an authorized Miele Service Technician. If the control panel is not professionally exchanged there is a danger of electric shock and the machine may be damaged.

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