Miele KM 2050, KM 2030 manual Technical safety, Safety Notices And Warnings

SAFETY NOTICES AND WARNINGS

Technical safety

~Only professionals who are duly authorized by the manufacturer should perform installation work, maintenance, and repairs on this appliance.

Work performed by unqualified persons carries the risk of serious harm to the user. The manufacturer will not be held liable for such harm.

~Before installing the cooktop, check for externally visible damage. NEVER operate a damaged appliance, under any circumstances. A damaged cooktop may endanger your safety.

~Before plugging in the appliance, you must make sure that the electrical rating (voltage and frequency, indicated on the rating plate) corresponds to the household electrical supply.

These ratings must match, in order to avoid damaging the applicance. If in doubt, please contact a qualified electrician.

~The electrical safety of this cooktop can only be guaranteed if proper grounding has been installed in compliance with applicable safety regulations. Is is very important to make sure that this essential safety requirement is met. In case of doubt, have a qualified electrician check the wiring.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage or injury caused by a missing or broken grounding conductor (e. g., electric shock).

~The gas line must be connected by a qualified technician. Also, if the plug is removed, the appliance will need to be installed and connected by a qualified electrician. Hire a qualified technician who is thoroughly familiar with all national and local regulations and requirements for electrical supply, and who will carefully comply with these specifications. The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.

~To ensure safe operation, use the appliance only after it has been installed into place.

~Do not under any circumstances open the cooktop housing.

Any contact with connections carrying voltage, or changes in the electrical or mechanical set-up, will endanger you and may impair the functioning of the appliance.

~If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special power cord (type H 05 VV-F, PVC insulated), which is available from the manufacturer or from Customer Ser- vice.

~Defective components should be replaced using Miele original parts only. Only these parts are guaranteed by the manufacturer to comply with safety requirements.

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