Miele KM 2030 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual page 10

SAFETY NOTICES AND WARNINGS
Technical safety
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Only professionals who are duly
authorized by the manufacturer should
perform installation work, maintenance,
and repairs on this appliance.
Work performed by unqualified persons
carries the risk of serious harm to the
user. The manufacturer will not be held
liable for such harm.
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Before installing the cooktop, check
for externally visible damage. NEVER
operate a damaged appliance, under
any circumstances. A damaged
cooktop may endanger your safety.
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Before plugging in the appliance,
you must make sure that the electrical
rating (voltage and frequency,
indicated on the rating plate)
corresponds to the household electrical
supply.
These ratings must match, in order to
avoid damaging the applicance. If in
doubt, please contact a qualified
electrician.
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The electrical safety of this cooktop
can only be guaranteed if proper
grounding has been installed in
compliance with applicable safety
regulations. Is is very important to make
sure that this essential safety
requirement is met. In case of doubt,
have a qualified electrician check the
wiring.
The manufacturer will not be held liable
for damage or injury caused by a
missing or broken grounding conductor
(e. g., electric shock).
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The gas line must be connected by
a qualified technician. Also, if the plug
is removed, the appliance will need to
be installed and connected by a
qualified electrician. Hire a qualified
technician who is thoroughly familiar
with all national and local regulations
and requirements for electrical supply,
and who will carefully comply with
these specifications. The manufacturer
will not be held liable for damage
caused by incorrect installation or
connection.
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To ensure safe operation, use the
appliance only after it has been
installed into place.
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Do not under any circumstances
open the cooktop housing.
Any contact with connections carrying
voltage, or changes in the electrical or
mechanical set-up, will endanger you
and may impair the functioning of the
appliance.
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If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced with a special power
cord (type H 05 VV-F, PVC insulated),
which is available from the
manufacturer or from Customer Ser-
vice.
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Defective components should be
replaced using Miele original parts
only. Only these parts are guaranteed
by the manufacturer to comply with
safety requirements.