Miele PW 811 Operating And Installation Instructions page 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical safety
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Installation and repair work to electrical machines must only be carried out by a qualified
person in strict accordance with current local and national safety codes. Repairs and other
work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
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Before setting up the washing machine, check it for any externally visible damage. Do
not install or use a damaged machine.
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The electrical safety of this washing machine can only be guaranteed if it is grounded
properly. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please
have building's wiring system inspected by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held li-
able for the consequences of an inadequate grounding system (e.g. electric shock).
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Unauthorized repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which the man-
ufacturer cannot accept liability. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorized
service technician, otherwise any subsequent damage will not be covered by the warranty.
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Do not make any alterations to the machine, unless authorized to do so by Miele.
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The machine must be isolated from the power supply when cleaning and maintaining
the machine and in the event of a fault. The machine is only completely isolated from the
power supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn, or
– the fuse is removed from the building wiring or
– the circuit breaker has been tripped.
See "Installation and connection - Electrical connection".
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The machine must only be connected to the on-site water supply using a new hose kit.
Old hose kits must not be re-used. Check the condition of the hoses regularly so that you
can replace them in good time and avoid the risk of any water damage.
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In the event of a leak, disconnect the washing machine from the power supply immedi-
ately and rectify the cause of the leak before using the washing machine again.
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In the case of a fault with the steam heating there can be increased temperatures in the
vicinity of the door, the detergent compartment panel and in the drum interior (especially at
the edges). Danger of burning.
This only applies for machines with steam heating.
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Faulty components may only be replaced by Miele original parts. Only when these parts
are fitted can Miele guarantee the safety standards of the machine.
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If this machine is being used in a industrial environment, please ensure that all relevant
health and safety regulations are obeyed and testing is carried out in compliance with local
and national regulations. The test book for all necessary test documentation is available
from Miele Technical Service.
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Please observe the instructions in "Installation and connection" and "Technical data".
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The plug (if so equipped) for the washing machine must always be kept accessible so
that it can be easily disconnected from the power supply.
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If the machine is hard wired, a quick means of disconnect must be installed.
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