When closing the door there is a danger of crushing and shearing
between the door frame and the drum opening and also at the
hinges.
Caution: the drum door locks automatically when the machine is star-
ted.
Close the stopcock if the washing machine is to be left for any
length of time (e.g. while on holiday), especially if there is no floor
drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, pins, coins, pa-
per clips) do not find their way into the machine with the laundry. For-
eign objects may damage components of the machine (e.g. suds
container, drum). Damaged components can damage the laundry.
If the correct amount of detergent is dispensed, the washing ma-
chine should not need to be descaled. If, however, you do wish to de-
scale your washing machine, only use proprietary non-corrosive de-
scaling agents. Special descaling agent is available from your Miele
dealer or from the Miele Customer Service Department. Strictly ob-
serve the instructions for the descaler.
Textiles which have been pre-treated in solvent-based cleaning
agents must be rinsed in clean water before being washed in the ma-
chine. Note that solvent residues may only be discharged into waste
water in compliance with local legislation.
Never use solvent-based cleaning agents, e.g. those containing
benzine, in this machine. Doing so may result in damage to compon-
ent parts and create toxic steam and fumes. Risk of fire and explo-
sion!
Do not store or use petrol, paraffin or any easily flammable sub-
stances near the washing machine. Do not use the machine lid as
storage space.
Risk of fire and explosion!
Do not store chemicals (liquid detergents, additives) on the ma-
chine lid. They may cause discolouration or lacquer damage. Acci-
dently spilled chemicals should be removed from the surface immedi-
ately with a wet cloth.
Only use dyes, dye removers and descalers suitable for use in a
washing machine. The manufacturer's instructions on the packaging
must be observed.
Dye removers contain sulphur compounds which can cause dam-
age such as corrosion. Do not use these products in this washing
machine.
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