Miele KM 5993 - Manual (Page 6)

Technical safety
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Before installing the cooktop, check
for externally visible damage. NEVER
operate a damaged appliance. A
damaged appliance can endanger your
safety.
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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. It is imperative that this
basic safety requirement be met.
In case of doubt, have the power
supply checked by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer will not be
held liable for damages resulting from a
missing, broken or inadequate
grounding system (for example, electric
shock).
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Before connecting the cooktop, you
must make sure that the electrical
rating (voltage and frequency,
indicated on the data plate)
corresponds to the household electrical
supply.
These ratings must match, in order to
avoid damaging the appliance. If in
doubt, please contact a qualified
electrician.
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To ensure safe operation, use the
appliance only after it has been
installed in place.
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Do not under any circumstances
open the cooktop housing.
Any contact with connections carrying
voltage, or changes to the electrical or
mechanical set-up, will endanger you
and may impair the functioning of the
appliance.
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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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Whenever performing installation or
maintenance work or repairs, the
appliance must be disconnected from
the power supply. The appliance is
considered to be electrically
disconnected when one of the following
conditions is met:
– The fuses or circuit breakers are
tripped.
– The screw-in type fuses are fully
unscrewed.
– The power cable is disconnected
from the electrical system.
Important safety instructions
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