Miele Gas cooktop Operating And Installation Instructions page 5

Technical safety
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Installation, repair and maintenance
work should be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician in
accordance with local building and
safety codes. Work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and may
void the warranty.
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Before installing the cooktop, check
for externally visible damage. Do not
operate a damaged appliance. A
damaged gas cooktop is a hazard.
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Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
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To guarantee the electrical safety of
this appliance, continuity must exist
between the appliance and an effective
grounding system. It is imperative that
this basic safety requirement be met. If
there is any doubt, have the electrical
system of the house checked by a
qualified electrician.
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Before installation, make sure that
the voltage and frequency listed on the
rating label correspond with the
household electrical supply. This data
must correspond to prevent injury and
appliance damage. Consult a qualified
electrician if in doubt.
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Do not operate the appliance until it
has been properly installed in the
countertop.
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Under no circumstance open the
outer casing of the appliance. This is a
safety hazard and may damage the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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valve and disconnect the power supply
by either removing the fuse, unplugging
the unit or manually "tripping" the circuit
breaker.
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warranty repairs should only be
performed by a Miele authorized ser-
vice technician. Otherwise the warranty
is void.
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replaced by Miele original spare parts
only. Only with these parts can the
manufacturer guarantee the safety of
the appliance.
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use with an external timer or a remote
control system.
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damaged cord or plug, or if the
appliance has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Miele's Technical Ser-
vice Department.
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connect this appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance.
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turn off the appliance immediately. Turn
off the gas shut off valve and
disconnect completely from the
electrical supply. Contact the Miele
Technical Service Department.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance while repair work is carried
out.
Before servicing, turn off the gas
While the appliance is under
Defective components should be
The appliance is not designed for
Do not operate any appliance with a
Do not use an extension cord to
In the event of damage or defect,
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