Miele TOUCHTRONIC W 4842, Technical Information

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Technical Information
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W 48xx
A Warning and Safety Instructions
1 General
All repairs should be performed by a trained technician in strict accordance
with national, state and local codes. Any repairs or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could be dangerous.
When servicing, modifying, testing or maintaining appliances, all applicable
laws, regulations and accident prevention guidelines must be observed.
Before starting any service work, disconnect the machine from its power
source.
Even with the machine switched off, voltage may exist on some components.
Do not work on the washer while it is carrying voltage. If this becomes
unavoidable, as in the process of locating faults, put extra safety measures
into place.
After work has been completed, as a matter of standard practice, a visual as
well as an operational check should be performed.
2 Sharp Edges
Components may have sharp edges as an outcome of production.
Wear protective gloves and use edge shields (mat. no. 05057680) to prevent
cuts by sharp-edged components.
3 Touch Current Measurement
Note:
Touch current measurement should be carried out on all accessible
conductive parts that are not connected to ground.
Warning!
Touch current measurement should only be carried out after the ground
connection of the machine under test has been checked and found to be
satisfactory!
Dangerous voltages may exist on defective machines as well as on
accessible conductive parts that are not connected to ground!
Note:
Touch current measurement should be carried out on the following
accessible conductive parts:
Door ring.