Miele H 4880 BP Pyrolytic Operating And Installation Manual page 12

Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
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Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the
voltage and frequency correspond to
the rating on the data plate, otherwise
the appliance could be damaged.
Consult a competent person if in doubt.
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The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested, and
where there is any doubt the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
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The appliance must be built in
before operation to ensure that no
electrical components are accessible.
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Never open the casing of the
appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults.
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Installation, maintenance and repair
work may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with national and
local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a Miele approved
service technician in order avoid a
hazard.
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During installation, maintenance and
repair work, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply. The appliance is only
completely isolated from the electricity
supply when:
– the mains fuse is withdrawn,
– or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable),
– or it is switched off at the isolator.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
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Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an extension
lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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This equipment may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships,
caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.