Miele PW 5105 Vario Operating And Installation Instructions page 5

Technical safety
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Check the packaging, the washer
and accessories for any signs of
damage. Do not use a damaged
appliance.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment- grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
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WARNING - Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor
may result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
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Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance - if it will not fit into
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ensure that the connection data on the
data plate (fusing, voltage and
frequency) match the main electrical
supply. If in doubt contact an
electrician.
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connect this appliance to the power
supply. Extension cords do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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in rooms where temperatures below
freezing may occur. Frozen hoses may
burst under pressure. The reliability of
the electronic control unit may be
impaired at temperatures below
freezing.
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time, remove the shipping struts at the
back of the appliance (see
"Installation"). Failure to remove the
shipping struts can damage the washer
and surroundings during spinning.
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(e.g., vacation), close the water supply.
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Before hanging the drain hose in the
sink, make sure the water will drain
away quickly enough.
Secure the hose. The force of the water
exiting the hose can cause an
unsecured hose to pop out of the sink.
Before connecting the machine,
Do not use an extension cord to
Do not install your washing machine
Before using the washer for the first
During extended absences
Danger of flooding!
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