Miele ESW 4824 Operating and Installation manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety ~ Before installing the appliance, check for externally visible damage. Do not operate a damaged appliance. ~ Before installation make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid risk of damage to the appliance. If in doubt, consult a qualified technician. ~ Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. ~ Do not use the appliance until it has been properly installed in the cabinetry. ~ Never open the outer casing of the appliance. Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is dangerous and could cause machine damage. ~ Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. ~ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Contact Miele's Technical Service Department. ~ Defective components should be replaced by Miele original spare parts only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance. ~ Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by removing the fuse, "tripping" the circuit breaker, or unplugging the unit. ~ While the appliance is under warranty repairs should only be performed by an authorized service technician. Otherwise the warranty is void. ~ Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance. 4