Miele Cooktop KM 417 User Manual

Operating instructions  
Gas hob  
KM 417  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance it is  
essential to read these  
GZ  
instructions before it is installed  
or used for the first time.  
M.-Nr. 05 721 920  
 
Description of the appliance  
aPan support  
Control knobs:  
hFront left  
bBurner cap  
cBurner head  
iBack left  
dIgnition safety device  
eIgnitor  
jBack right  
kFront right  
fBurner base  
* Depending on country of destination,  
the appliance may be supplied with or  
without a plug. The plug shown is for  
illustration only.  
gMains connection cable *  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this  
This appliance complies with all  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between it  
and an effective earthing system which  
complies with local and national safety  
regulations. It is most important that this  
basic safety requirement is present and  
tested regularly, and where there is any  
doubt, the household wiring system  
should be inspected by a qualified  
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be  
held liable for the consequences of an  
inadequate earthing system (e.g.  
electric shock).  
relevant legal safety requirements.  
Incorrect use can, however, lead to  
personal injury and damage to the  
appliance.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, read  
these instructions carefully before  
using it for the first time. They  
contain important notes on the  
installation, safety, operation and  
care of the appliance.  
Ensure that the gas pipe and  
electrical cable are installed in  
such a way that they do not touch any  
parts of the appliance which become  
hot. This could cause damage.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place for reference and pass them  
on to any future user.  
Building in and connection  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead. Extension leads do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
The connection to the gas supply  
must be carried out by a suitably  
qualified and competent person in  
accordance with local and national  
safety regulations, e.g. a Corgi  
registered service 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  
This equipment may only be used  
in mobile installations such as  
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk  
assessment of the installation has been  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
accordance with local and national  
safety regulations. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for damage  
caused by incorrect installation or  
connection.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Correct usage  
If the hob is used for very long  
periods of time, additional  
ventilation of the room may be  
necessary, e.g. by opening windows or  
doors, or running the extractor on the  
highest setting.  
For safety reasons the appliance  
must only be used after it has been  
built in. This is necessary to ensure that  
all electrical components are shielded.  
This appliance is intended for  
domestic use only and is not to be  
used for commercial purposes.  
This appliance must not be set up  
or operated in the open air.  
Make sure all the components of  
the gas burner have been correctly  
assembled before switching on.  
Use this appliance for the  
preparation of meals only. Any  
other usage is at the owner's risk and  
could be dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for damage  
caused by incorrect or improper use of  
the appliance.  
When using a cooker hood over  
the gas hob, ensure that any  
burners in use are always covered with  
a pan. Otherwise flames could be  
drawn up by the suction of the cooker  
hood, parts of which could then be  
damaged or even set on fire.  
Do not use the appliance to heat  
up the room. Due to the high  
temperatures radiated, objects near the  
appliance could catch fire. The life of  
the appliance could also be reduced.  
Pans must be the correct size for  
the burner they are used on (see  
"Pans"). A pan which is too small will be  
unstable on the pan support. If the pan  
diameter is too large, flames can  
spread out to the sides and damage or  
burn the worktop, wall claddings or  
surrounding units and also parts of the  
hob. The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for this type of damage.  
Using the gas hob will cause a  
build-up of heat and moisture in  
the room in which it is installed. Ensure  
that the room has sufficient natural or  
mechanical means of ventilation, e.g.  
an extractor.  
Do not store any inflammable  
objects near the gas hob.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Safety with children  
Keep all pans out of reach of  
children. Turn pan handles inwards  
away from the edge of the hob. Danger  
of burning or scalding. Special hob  
guards are available from good retail  
outlets.  
The appliance is only intended for  
use by adults who have read these  
operating instructions.  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
avoid the risk of injury keep  
Packaging (e.g. cling film,  
children well away and do not let them  
play with it or use the controls. They will  
not understand the potential dangers  
posed by it. They should be supervised  
whenever you are working in the  
kitchen.  
polystyrene) and plastic wrappings  
must be kept out of the reach of babies  
and young children. Danger of  
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all  
packaging safely as soon as possible.  
Before disposing of an old  
Older children may use the  
appliance only when its operation  
has been clearly explained to them,  
and they are able to use it safely,  
recognising the dangers of misuse.  
Supervise its use by the elderly or  
infirm.  
appliance, disconnect it from the  
gas and electricity supplies. Cut off and  
render any plug useless. Cut off the  
cable directly behind the appliance to  
prevent misuse. This should be done  
by a competent person.  
The appliance gets hot when in  
use and remains hot for quite a  
while after being switched off. To  
safeguard against burning, keep  
children well away from the appliance  
at all times.  
Do not store anything which might  
arouse a child's interest in storage  
areas above or next to the appliance.  
Otherwise they could be tempted into  
climbing onto the appliance with the  
risk of burning themselves.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Protecting the appliance from  
damage  
Protection from burning  
The appliance gets hot when in  
use, and remains hot for quite a  
while after being switched off. Do not  
touch it whilst it is still hot.  
Do not drop anything on the  
ceramic surface. Even a light  
object could cause damage in certain  
circumstances.  
To avoid burning yourself, use oven  
gloves. Ensure that these do not  
Unless the pan manufacturer  
states that you can do so, do not  
use pans with very thin bases on this  
hob, and never heat up empty pans as  
they could get damaged. This could  
also damage the appliance.  
come into contact with the flames. Do  
not use large cloths, tea towels or  
similar as the ends could touch the  
flames and catch fire. Take care not to  
let the gloves get damp or wet, as this  
causes heat to transfer through the  
material more quickly with the risk of  
scalding or burning yourself.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean this appliance. The steam  
could reach electrical components and  
cause a short circuit. Pressurised  
steam could also cause permanent  
damage to the surface and to other  
components, for which the  
Do not heat up unopened tins of  
food on the hob as pressure will  
build up in the tin and it can explode.  
This could result in injury and scalding  
or damage.  
manufacturer cannot accept liability.  
Do not use the hob as a resting  
place for anything else. The article  
could melt or catch fire if residual heat  
is still present or if the appliance is  
switched on by mistake.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
cockroaches and other vermin will not  
be covered by the appliance  
Do not cover the appliance, e.g.  
with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This  
could be a fire hazard if the appliance  
is switched on by mistake.  
guarantee.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Remove splashes of fat and other  
food debris from the surface as  
soon as possible. These are a fire  
hazard.  
Do not flambé under a cooker  
hood. The flames could set the  
cooker hood on fire.  
Ensure that the flames from the  
burner do not spread out beyond  
the base and up the sides of the pan.  
Never leave the appliance  
unattended when cooking with oil  
or fat as these are fire hazards if  
overheated. Very hot oil can catch fire  
and could even set a cooker hood  
above on fire. Always heat fat slowly,  
watching as it heats.  
If, despite this, oil or fat does catch  
fire, do not attempt to put out the  
flames with water. Use a suitable fire  
extinguisher or fire blanket, saucepan  
lid, damp towel or similar to smother the  
flames.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Appliance faults  
Further safety notes  
In the event of damage or a defect,  
switch off the appliance immedi-  
ately. Turn off the gas supply tap, and  
disconnect completely from the  
electricity supply. If the appliance has  
not yet been fully installed, the  
electricity cable must be disconnected  
from the supply point. If connected via  
a plug and socket, switch off at the  
socket and withdraw the plug. Contact  
the Service Department.  
When using an electric socket near  
the appliance, care should be  
taken that the cable of the electrical  
appliance does not come into contact  
with the hot appliance. The insulation  
on the cable could become damaged,  
giving rise to an electric shock hazard.  
Always ensure that food is  
sufficiently cooked or reheated.  
Many factors will affect the overall  
cooking time, including the size and  
amount of food and its temperature.  
Some foods, e.g. poultry, may contain  
micro-organisms which are only  
destroyed by thorough cooking at a  
sufficiently high temperature for long  
enough. If in doubt, select a longer  
Do not reconnect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply until after it has  
been repaired.  
If there is any damage to the  
ceramic surface the appliance  
must be disconnected from the mains  
electricity and gas supplies immediate- cooking or reheating time.  
ly and not used until it has been  
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil  
containers. These melt at high  
repaired. Danger of electric shock.  
Repairs to the gas and electrical  
components of this appliance must  
only be carried out by a suitably  
qualified person. Repairs and other  
work by unqualified persons could be  
very dangerous and could damage the  
appliance. The manufacturer cannot be  
held liable for unauthorised work. Never  
open the housing of the appliance.  
temperatures and could catch fire.  
Spray canisters, aerosols and other  
inflammable substances must not  
be stored in a drawer under the hob.  
Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.  
If the appliance has not been used  
for a longer period of time it should  
be thoroughly cleaned before it is used  
again. It is also advisable to have the  
appliance tested for safety. This should  
be done at regular intervals.  
While the appliance is under  
guarantee, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often contain materials which, if  
handled or disposed of incorrectly,  
could be potentially hazardous to  
human health and to the environment.  
They are, however, essential for the  
correct functioning of your appliance.  
Please do not therefore dispose of your  
old appliance with your household  
waste.  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for disposal  
and can normally be recycled.  
Packaging (e.g. cling film, polystyrene)  
and plastic wrappings must be kept out  
of the reach of babies and young  
children. Danger of suffocation.  
Dispose of or recycle all packaging  
materials safely as soon as possible.  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre and ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
It should be unplugged or  
disconnected from the mains electricity  
supply by a competent person. If  
connected by a plug, the plug must be  
rendered useless and the cable cut off  
directly behind the appliance to prevent  
misuse.  
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Before using for the first time  
General notes  
Cleaning and heating up for  
the first time  
Please stick the extra data plate for the  
appliance supplied with this  
documentation in the space provided in  
the "After sales service" section of this  
booklet.  
Before using for the first time clean the  
hob and all removable parts as follows:  
^ The removable parts of the gas  
burner assembly can be washed in a  
mild solution of hot water and  
washing up liquid. Wipe dry and  
reassemble in the correct order (see  
"Cleaning and care").  
^ Clean the ceramic surface with a  
damp cloth only, and then wipe dry.  
Do not use washing up liquid to  
clean the ceramic surface as it can  
leave a blue sheen which may be  
difficult to remove.  
Metal components have a protective  
coating which may give off a slight  
smell when heated up for the first time.  
The smell and any vapours will  
dissipate after a short time and do not  
indicate a faulty connection or  
appliance defect.  
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Using the gas hob  
Switching on, Switching off,  
Controls  
^ With the control no longer pressed in  
you can continue turning it towards  
the small flame symbol.  
The controls are used to switch on the  
burners and regulate the strength of the  
flame.  
Control the flame so that it does not  
spread out beyond the sides of the  
pan. As the outer part of the flame is  
much hotter than the centre, the tips of  
the flames should stay beneath the pan  
base. Flame tips which extend beyond  
the sides of the pan merely warm up  
the air in the room and can also  
damage pan handles and increase the  
danger of burning.  
ß the gas supply is turned off  
& strong flame  
/ weak flame  
Switching off:  
Switching on:  
^ Turn the control clockwise until the ß  
position is reached.  
^ The control for the burner required  
must be pressed in and turned  
anti-clockwise to the large flame  
symbol to switch on.  
This stops the flow of gas and the flame  
goes out.  
Remember: Turn anti-clockwise to  
switch on, turn clockwise to switch  
off. The controls cannot be turned  
anti-clockwise from the small flame  
symbol to the "ß" position.  
^ When the flame ignites, keep the  
control pressed in for 8-10 seconds,  
and then let it go.  
If the flame goes out, repeat the  
procedure, keeping the control pressed  
in for a few extra seconds.  
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Using the gas hob  
Pans  
– Any heat-resistant pans can be used  
on a gas burner.  
Burners  
Min. pan base  
diameter in cm  
– Remember when purchasing new  
pans that manufacturers usually refer  
to the diameter at the top of the pan  
in their documentation.  
small  
large  
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– Refer to the chart above and ensure  
that the pan diameter falls within the  
minimum and maximum diameters  
given for the burner you are using. A  
pan which is too small will be  
Max. diameter at  
top of pan in cm  
small  
large  
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unstable on the pan support. If the  
pan diameter is too large, flames can  
spread out to the sides and damage  
or burn the worktop, wall claddings  
or surrounding units and also parts of  
the hob. The manufacturer cannot be  
held liable for this type of damage.  
– Select pans which are suitable for  
the burner they are to be used on. In  
general: use larger diameter pans on  
the large burner and smaller  
diameter pans on the small burner.  
– Wide, shallow pans are preferable to  
tall, narrow ones. They will heat up  
faster.  
– Use a pan lid whenever possible to  
minimise heat loss.  
– Pans with thick bases are preferable  
as these distribute heat more evenly.  
With thin bases, there is a danger of  
food overheating in places. Stir the  
food frequently.  
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Using the gas hob  
Safety cut-out  
Use during a power cut  
This appliance is fitted with an electric  
If there is an interruption to the  
ignition safety device which cuts off the electricity supply the gas can be  
supply of gas to a burner if the flame  
goes out, for example if food has boiled  
over, or if there was a sudden draught.  
ignited with a match:  
^ Press in the relevant control and turn  
it anti-clockwise to the large gas  
symbol.  
^ To use the hob again, turn the control  
clockwise until the ß position is  
reached and switch on as normal.  
^ Hold the control pressed in and light  
the gas at the burner with a match.  
The safety cut-out operates  
^ Keep the control pressed in for a  
further 8-10 seconds and then  
release it.  
independently from the electricity  
supply. This means that it is still active  
when the hob is used during a power  
cut (see "Use during a power cut").  
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Cleaning and care  
General notes  
The ceramic surface can be cleaned  
using a proprietary cleaning agent  
for ceramic surfaces. Follow the  
manufacturer's instructions on the  
packaging.  
Clean the appliance regularly,  
preferably after each use. Allow the  
appliance to cool down to a safe  
temperature before cleaning.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean  
this appliance. The steam could  
reach electrical components and  
cause a short circuit. Pressurised  
steam could also cause permanent  
damage to the surface and to other  
components for which the  
Do not let the ignitor in the burner  
get wet. If it gets wet it will not spark.  
After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a  
soft cloth to prevent a build up of  
limescale deposits.  
manufacturer cannot accept liability.  
E-Cloth  
Do not use any sharp objects which  
could damage the seal between the  
ceramic surface and the  
surrounding frame and between the  
frame and the worktop.  
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,  
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces  
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic  
and chrome without the use of  
chemicals.  
Do not use any of the following on  
your hob as they can damage the  
surface:  
cleaning agents containing sand,  
soda, alkalines, acids or chlorides,  
grill and ovensprays, dishwasher  
detergent, stain or rust removers,  
scouring agents or cream cleaners,  
abrasive sponges and brushes.  
Do not use washing up liquid to  
clean the ceramic surface as it can  
leave a blue sheen which may be  
difficult to remove.  
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Cleaning and care  
Pan supports, controls  
Ceramic surface  
Remove the pan supports.  
Wipe all coarse soiling off using a  
damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need  
to be removed with a shielded scraper  
blade.  
Clean the pan supports and the  
controls with a solution of hot water and  
a little washing up liquid applied with a  
soft sponge. Soak stubborn soiling first  
to loosen it.  
Then apply a few drops of a proprietary  
cleaning agent for ceramic surfaces  
using a soft cloth or kitchen paper  
towel. This way any limescale deposits,  
caused for example by water boiling  
over, are removed.  
Finally, wipe dry using a soft cloth.  
Finally wipe the hob surface with a  
damp cloth and then dry it with a clean  
soft cloth.  
Note that some cleaning agents contain  
a protective additive designed to  
prevent water marks and smears  
adhering to the surface.  
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Cleaning and care  
Burners  
The surface of the burner cap will  
gradually become more matt with time.  
This is quite normal and will not affect  
the operation of the hob.  
The burners can be dismantled for  
cleaning once they have cooled down.  
Dismantle the burner as follows:  
^ Wipe the fixed parts of the burner  
base with a damp cloth and dry  
afterwards.  
^ Take off all the removable parts of the  
burner and wash in a solution of hot  
water and washing up liquid. Then  
dry them all thoroughly. Make sure  
that the flame holes are clean and  
completely dry.  
^ Gently wipe the ignitor and the  
ignition safety device with a well  
wrung-out cloth and wipe dry with a  
clean cloth.  
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Cleaning and care  
Re-assemble the burner as follows  
(see illustration):  
^ Make sure that all the locating tabs  
and notches line up exactly. Place  
the burner head c on to the burner  
base f so that the ignitor and the  
ignition safety device extend through  
their respective holes in the burner  
head. The burner head must click  
into place correctly.  
^ Replace the burner cap b ensuring  
that the locating tabs fit into the  
notches in the burner head.  
Important: replace parts in the correct  
order after cleaning.  
1. Do not replace the parts upside  
down.  
2. The locating tabs must fit exactly  
into the notches.  
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Problem solving guide  
... the gas flame goes out after being  
lit  
Repairs to the gas and electrical  
components of this appliance must  
only be carried out by a suitably  
qualified and competent person to  
ensure safety. Unauthorised repairs  
could be dangerous.  
Check whether the burner cover is  
correctly assembled.  
... the ignitor on the burner does not  
spark  
Check whether food deposits have  
lodged themselves between the ignitor  
and the burner cover.  
Carefully remove any soiling. Do not let  
the ignitor get wet.  
However, some minor problems can be  
resolved as follows:  
What to do if ...  
... the flame suddenly looks different  
... the burner does not ignite after  
several attempts  
Check whether the burner is correctly  
assembled.  
Check whether  
– The burner is correctly assembled.  
– The gas supply tap is turned on.  
– The burner is dry and clean.  
– The flame slits are clean and  
unblocked.  
– The mains fuse has blown. If this is  
the case, call an electrician or the  
Service Department. (The gas can  
be lit with a match). See "Use during  
a power cut".  
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Connection to services  
Important  
This gas hob is normally suitable for  
connection to either natural or liquid  
gas. Check suitability in your country  
with your dealer or agent.  
Category EN 30:  
United Kingdom:  
This appliance should be installed  
with plenty of space on either side.  
See Installation Instruction Booklet  
before making the gas and electrical  
connection.  
GB II 2 H 3 + 20 mbar, 28-30/37 mbar.  
Ireland:  
IE II 2 H 3 + 20 mbar, 28-30/37 mbar.  
Depending on country, a set of jets for  
conversion to liquid gas is included  
with the hob.  
Gas connection  
Connection to the appropriate gas  
supply, or conversion from one type  
of gas to another should be carried  
out in strict accordance with local  
and national safety regulations by an  
approved and registered gas  
Conversion to another type of gas is  
described in the separate Installation  
Instructions supplied with this hob.  
installer (e.g. Corgi registered in the  
U.K.) who is responsible for the  
correct functioning of the appliance  
when installed.  
Check with your local gas supplier  
about the type of gas and its  
calorific value and compare this  
information with the type of gas  
quoted on the hob data plate.  
The gas installation must be made in  
such a way that the isolating valve is  
visible and easily accessible after  
the appliance has been built in.  
Corgi regulations state that a  
pressure test nipple must be  
installed near a gas hob to allow an  
engineer to test the pressure  
following servicing.  
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Connection to services  
Electrical connection  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable isolator or a double pole fused  
spur connection unit which complies  
with national and local safety  
regulations and the on/off switch should  
be easily accessible after the appliance  
has been built in.  
All electrical work should be carried  
out by a suitably qualified and  
competent person in strict  
accordance with national and local  
safety regulations.  
If the switch is not accessible after  
installation (depending on country) an  
additional means of disconnection must  
be provided for all poles.  
Installation, repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device (RCD) with a  
trip current of 30 mA.  
unauthorised work.  
Ensure power is not supplied to the  
appliance until after installation or  
repair work has been carried out.  
When switched off there must be an  
all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the  
isolator switch (including switch, fuses  
and relays).  
The appliance must only be  
operated when built-in. This is to  
ensure that all electrical parts are  
shielded. Live parts must not be  
exposed.  
Important U.K.  
This appliance is supplied for  
connection to a single phase 230-240 V  
50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead. These do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance.  
The wires in the mains lead are  
coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Green/yellow = earth  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate. Ensure that  
these match the household mains  
supply.  
Blue  
= neutral  
= live  
Brown  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
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Connection to services  
Important  
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 regulations. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is  
tested regularly and if there is any  
doubt the electrical wiring in the home  
should be tested by a qualified  
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be  
held liable for the consequences of an  
inadequate earthing system such as an  
electric shock.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage which is the direct  
or indirect result of incorrect  
installation or connection.  
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After sales service  
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact  
– Your Miele Dealer  
or  
– The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover).  
When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial  
number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate.  
Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve  
our service.  
Data plate  
Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance. Ensure  
that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating  
instructions.  
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