Miele PWM 509 Operating And Installation Instructions page 12

Warning and Safety instructions
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The plug for the washing machine must always be kept accessible
so that the machine can be easily disconnected from the power sup-
ply.
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For hard-wired machines, an all-pole means of deactivation must
be provided on site.
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If the machine is to be hard-wired, there must be a means of dis-
connecting all poles from the power supply. The mains switch must
be close to the washing machine and be clearly identifiable, un-
hindered and easily accessible at all times.