Miele PW 6241 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Connection should be made via a
suitable isolator which complies with
local and national safety regulations and
which is easily accessible for disconnecting
the machine from the electricity supply.
Provision must be made on site to switch off
all poles.
The machine is only completely isolated
from the electricity supply either when it
is switched off at the isolator switch or the
mains fuse has been withdrawn.
Repairs to electrical, gas or steam
operated machines may only be carried
out by a suitably qualified person in
accordance with national and local safety
regulations, e.g. a Gas
Safe registered service
technician in the U.K for
gas-heated machines.
Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could
be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Do not force the drum door open. The
door handle is fitted with an safety
device to ensure that the door lock functions
correctly.
Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original spare
parts. Only when these parts are fitted can
the safety standards of the machine be
guaranteed.
The best materials are used in the
manufacture of this machine, and every
care is taken to check all parts. However,
with time, deterioration of parts can occur,
especially with such components as hoses,
giving rise to leaks. Check the inlet hoses
regularly for signs of wear and tear. Change
in good time to avoid the risk of leaks and
subsequent damage.
Local regulations regarding regular
inspection and maintenance of this
machine must be observed. A log book
should be kept with the machine.
M.-Nr. 06 572 495
Warning and Safety instructions
Gas-heated washer-extractors
Important After installation, maintenance,
conversion, repairs and before using for the
first time it is essential that a test for possible
leakages is carried out. All components
which carry gas must be checked, including
the gas valve and burner jets.
Particular attention must be paid to the test
nipple on the gas valve.
Testing must be carried out with the burner
switched on and switched off.
Using the washer-extractor
This machine is not intended for use by
people reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are supervised
whilst using it or have been shown how to
use it correctly by a person responsible for
their safety.
This machine is not a toy! To avoid the
risk of injury never allow children to play
on or near the machine, or to operate it
themselves.
Remember that the porthole glass will be
hot when washing at very high
temperatures. Do not let children touch it.
Always close the door after use. This
way you will avoid the danger of:
– children climbing onto or into the
washer-extractor or hiding things in it.
– pets or other small animals climbing into it.
Always make sure that the drum is
stationary before reaching into the
machine to remove laundry. Reaching into a
moving drum is extremely dangerous.
Take care in the area of the hinges of the
drum door. Danger of injury.
The drum door must be able to be
opened to its fullest extent. This area
must not be restricted by doors or structural
features.
The water used for washing is a suds
solution and is not drinking water.
The suds solution must be drained away via
an appropriate drainage system.
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