<b>IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS</b>. Miele KWT4154

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before installation and use to prevent accidents and machine damage.

This appliance is intended for residential use only. Use only as described in this Operating manual.

Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of this appliance.

This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Warning: At an altitude of more than

5900 ft (1500 m) the glass door can break. Danger of injuries.

Electrical safety

~

Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

~

Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit,

"tripping" the circuit breaker or removing the fuse.

~

Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity.

Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance

(e.g., danger of overheating).

~

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. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy, of an effective grounding system.

~

Only connect power to the appliance when all installation work is complete.

4

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 equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as recreational vehicles or aircraft.

~

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

~

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.

~

Never use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Pressurized steam could damage electrical components and cause a short circuit.

~

Do not use any electrical equipment inside the appliance. Danger of injury.

5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disposal of your old appliance

~

Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable.

~

Take off the doors.

~

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

~

Consult with your municipal policy on recycling.

~

Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework while awaiting disposal by:

-

-

puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.

bending any pipework.

scratching the surface coating.

Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.

~

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFC's

(chlorofluorocarbons). CFC's are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation. Make sure the

CFC refrigerant is removed and disposed of by a qualified technician.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these

Important Safety instructions.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

6