W Arning And S Afety Instru Ctio Ns - Miele KM 417 Operating Instructions Manual

W arning and S afety instru ctio ns

This appliance complies w ith all
relevant legal safety req uirements.
Improper use of the appliance can,
how ever, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
B efore installing and using the
appliance for the first time, read the
operating and installation
instructions carefully . They give
information on safety , on the
operation and care of the appliance.
This w ay y ou w ill avoid the risk of
accident and damage to the
appliance.
D o not let children access the
appliance or its controls. S upervise
its use by the elderly or infirm.
K eep these instructions in a safe
place for reference and pass them
on to any future user.
B u ild ing in and co nnectio n
The connection to the gas supply
must be carried out by a suitably
q ualified and competent person in
accordance w ith local and national
safety regulations, e.g. a registered
gas fitter. If the appliance is supplied
w ithout a plug, or if the plug is removed
the appliance must additionally be
installed and connected by a suitably
q ualified and competent electrician in
strict accordance w ith national and
local regulations. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect installation or
connection.
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The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
w hen continuity is complete betw een
the appliance and an effective earthing
sy stem.
It is imperative that this basic safety
req uirement be tested and w here there
is any doubt, the electrical sy stem of
the house should be checked out by a
q ualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for damage such
as electric shock caused by the lack or
inadeq uacy of an effective earthing
sy stem.
E nsure that the gas pipe and
electrical cable are installed in
such a w ay that they do not touch any
parts of the appliance w hich become
hot. This could cause damage.
D o not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
ex tension lead. E x tension leads do not
guarantee the req uired safety of the
appliance.
This eq uipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. H ow ever it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably q ualified
engineer.