Miele G 1 series Operating Instructions Manual page 8

W ar ning and S afety instr u c tio ns
T ec h nic al safety
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B efore setting up the appliance,
check it for any ex ternally visible
damage. U nder no circumstances
should y ou use a damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance could be
dangerous.
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The dishwasher must only be
plugged into the electricity supply via a
suitable switched socket. The electrical
socket must be easily accessible after
the dishwasher has been installed so
that it can be disconnected from the
electricity supply at any time. (S ee
"E lectrical connection").
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There must be no electrical sockets
behind the dishwasher. D anger of
overheating and fire risk if the
dishwasher were to be pushed up
against a plug.
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The dishwasher must not be
installed under a cooktop. The high
radiant temperatures which are
sometimes generated by a cooktop
could damage the dishwasher. F or the
same reason it should not be installed
nex t to open fires or other appliances
which give off heat, such as heaters
etc.
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D o not connect the dishwasher to
the mains supply until it has been fully
installed.
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B efore connecting the appliance,
check that the connection data on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) match the mains electricity
supply . If in any doubt, consult a
q ualified electrician.
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The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing sy stem. It is
most important that this basic safety
req uirement is present and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt the
electrical sy stem in the house should
be checked by a q ualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the conseq uences of an inadeq uate
earthing sy stem (e.g. electric shock).
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D o not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an ex tension lead.
These do not guarantee the req uired
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).