Miele H 353 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

This appliance conforms to current
safety requirements. Incorrect use
can, however, lead to personal injury
and damage to the appliance.
Before installation and before using
for the first time, read the operating
instructions carefully.
They contain important notes on
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance. This way you
will avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
The appliance is intended for
domestic use to cook food, and in
particular to bake, roast, defrost, cook,
dry fruit etc, and to grill.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk
and could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
incorrect or improper use of the
appliance.
Do not let children access the
appliance or its controls. Supervise
its use by the elderly or infirm. If
allowing older children to use the
appliance without supervision please
ensure that they are aware of how the
oven works and understand the
dangers of improper use.
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.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system, which complies with local and
national safety regulations. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is tested by a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
The appliance must be built in
before operation to ensure that no
electrical components are accessible.
Never open the housing 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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