Miele F 1811 Vi Operating And Installation Manual page 10

Warning and Safety instructions
– disconnect it from the mains,
– ventilate the room where the
appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– contact the Service Department for
advice.
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The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
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Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
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Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
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Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
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The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly
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tested and where there is any doubt,
the household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
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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
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of persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
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While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
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The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by a faulty
connection to the mains water supply.
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Connection to the mains water
supply and any repairs to the ice cube
maker must only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person.
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The ice cube maker is not suitable
for connection to a hot water supply.
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Before making plumbing
connections, ensure the appliance is
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply.