Miele EGW 5050-14 Operating And Installation Manual page 7

Technical safety
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Installation, maintenance and repair work may only be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance
with national and local safety regulations. Installation, maintenance
and repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Miele
cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
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A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Before installation,
check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use a
damaged appliance.
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The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly tested, and where there is
any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician.
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To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (frequency and voltage) on the data plate
corresponds to the household supply, before connecting the
appliance to the mains supply.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
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Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been built in.
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This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Warning and Safety instructions
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