Miele KM 344 - Manual (Page 5)

Gas appliances should only be in-
stalled in a well ventilated area.
Install the appliance so that the
power cord or gas piping does not
come into contact with any portion of
the cooktop which may become hot
during use.
This appliance must be installed
with its own shut off valve and the in-
cluded gas pressure regulator. Both
the valve and the regulator must be
easily accessible to the consumer to
turn on or shut off the gas supply af-
ter the appliance is installed.
This appliance must be discon-
nected from the gas supply during
any pressure testing of that system
performed in excess of
1
/
2
psi
(3.5 kPa), or isolated at test pres-
sures equal to or less than
1
/
2
psi
(3.5 kPa).
Any pipe connections must be made
using a thread sealant approved for
gas connections. Failure to correctly
install these items could lead to a
gas leak and subsequent explosion.
Safety distance above the appliances
As a general rule there must be at least
30 inches (762 mm) between the top of
the appliance and any cabinet above it,
b. If the cabinet manufacturer recom-
mends a greater distance, follow that
manufacturer’s recommendation.
The maximum depth,
c, of cabinets in-
stalled above a cooktop must not ex-
ceed 13" (330 mm).
When installing the cooktop under a
venting hood, always observe the mini-
mum safety distance recommended by
the hood manufacturer.
Keep this instruction book in a safe
place for future reference and pass it
on to any future owner.
Important safety instructions
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