Miele KM 2034 Operating And Installation Manual page 12

Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
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Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance. It could be dangerous.
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The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed if
correctly earthed. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
observed and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
Miele cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
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Before connecting the appliance to
the mains electricity supply, make sure
that the data quoted on the data plate
match the household mains supply,
otherwise the appliance could be
damaged. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
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Connection to the gas supply must
be carried out by a suitably qualified
and competent person in strict
accordance with current local and
national safety regulations, e.g. a Gas
Safe registered technician in the U.K.
If the appliance is supplied without a
plug, or if the plug is removed, it must
be connected to the mains electricity
supply by a suitably qualified and
competent electrician in strict
accordance with current local and
national safety regulations. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage caused by incorrect
installation or connection.
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For safety reasons, this appliance
may only be used when it has been
built in.
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Never open the outer 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
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. Miele
cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.