Important Safety Instructions - Miele KM 344 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation and connection
When using your gas appliance
follow basic safety precautions in-
cluding the following:
Read all instructions before using
for the first time.
Be certain your appliance is prop-
erly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
To guarantee the electrical safety
of this appliance, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an ef-
fective grounding system. It is impera-
tive that this basic safety requirement
be met. If there is any doubt, have the
electrical system of the house checked
by a qualified electrician. The manufac-
turer cannot be held responsible for
damages caused by the lack, or inade-
quacy of, an effective grounding sys-
tem.
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Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this ap-
pliance.
Before servicing, turn off the gas
valve and disconnect the power
supply by either removing the fuse, un-
plugging the unit or manually "tripping"
the circuit breaker.
This equipment has not been de-
signed for maritime use or for use
in mobile installations such as aircraft
or recreational vehicles. However, un-
der certain circumstances it may be
possible for an installation in these ap-
plications. Please contact the nearest
Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Ser-
vice Department with specific require-
ments.
After connecting the appliance test
for leaks according to the installa-
tion instructions.
If there is any doubt concerning in-
stallation contact Miele's Technical
Service Department.
USA 1-800-999-1360
techserv@mieleusa.com
CDN 1-800-565-6435
service@miele.ca