Miele KWT 1601 SF Operating and Installation manual - Page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation This appliance is top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Keep the door closed until the appliance is completely installed and secured per installation instructions. ~ This appliance must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions. ~ Installation and repair 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. ~ This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship). ~ Do not install the appliance in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g., a garage, as this may lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature. Use ~ This appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as: - shops, offices and similar work environments - by customers in hotels, motels, Bed & Breakfasts or similar residential environments. ~ This appliance is not intended for outdoor use. ~ Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or experience with the machine should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. ~ To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in, on or near the appliance, especially in the door hinge area. ~ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. ~ Do not use any oils or grease on the door seal, as these will cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time. ~ Do not block the ventilation gaps in the plinth or the top of the appliance housing unit as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance. 5