• Remove all packaging, stickers and layers from the appliance before first use. Do not re-
move the rating plate. It can invalidate the guarantee.
• Fully obey the laws, ordinances, directives and standards in force in the country where
you use the appliance (safety regulations, recycling regulations, electrical or gas safety
rules etc.).
• Be careful when you move the appliance. The appliance is heavy. Always use safety
gloves. Do not pull the appliance by the handle.
• Make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the power supply during the installa-
tion (if applicable).
• Keep the minimum distances to the other appliances and units.
• Do not put the appliance on a base.
Electrical connection
• Only an approved electrician can install and connect the appliance. Contact an approved
service centre. This is to prevent the risks of structural damage or physical injury.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical data on the rating plate agree with your domestic power
supply.
• Information on the voltage is on the rating plate.
• You must have the correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type
fuses removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the
appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening
width of minimum 3 mm.
• The shock protection parts must be fixed in such a way that they cannot be undone
without tools.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• When you connect electrical appliances to mains sockets, do not let cables touch or
come near the hot appliance door.
• Do not use multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables. There is a risk of fire.
• Make sure not to squash or cause damage to the mains plug (if applicable) and cable
behind the appliance.
• Make sure that the mains connection is accessible after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug (if
applicable).
• Do not replace or change the mains cable. Contact the service centre.
Service centre
• Only an approved engineer can repair or work on the appliance. Contact an approved
service centre.
• Use only original spare parts.
Disposal of the appliance
• To prevent the risk of physical injury or damage:
– Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
– Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
– Discard the door catch. This prevents children or small animals from being closed in-
side of the appliance. There is a risk of suffocation.
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