Miele DGC6500 Operating And Installation Instructions page 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or if the
appliance has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Miele's Technical Ser-
vice Department.
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This Combi Steam Oven is not to be
used in mobile locations such as ships.
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Never open the outer casing of the
appliance. Tampering with electrical
connections or components and
mechanical parts is dangerous and
could cause machine damage.
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Defective components should be
replaced by Miele original spare parts
only. Only with these parts can the
manufacturer guarantee the safety of
the appliance.
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The Combi Steam Oven must be
connected to the power supply by a
qualified electrician if the plug has
been removed from the power cord or if
there is no plug attached to the power
cord. A damaged power cord must be
replaced with a special cable. See
"Electrical connection".
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Repairs should only be performed
by an authorized service technician.
Otherwise the warranty is void.
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Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other
servicing should be reffered to a
qualified technician.
Before installation or service,
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply by either removing the
fuse, "tripping" the circuit breaker or
unplugging the unit. Pull the plug not
the cord.
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User safety
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Danger of burns!
The Combi Steam Oven becomes hot
during use.
You can get burned by the heating
elements, oven interior, cooked food,
accessories and hot steam.
Protect your hands with oven mitts or
potholders when using the appliance.
Use only dry, heat resistant potholders.
Moist or damp potholders used on hot
surfaces can result in steam burns.
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Do not heat unopened food
containers. Pressure can build up
causing an explosion that will damage
the cooking compartment. There is also
a danger of personal injury and
scalding.
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Use care when opening the door -
let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
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Do not store items on the appliance
when not in use. Items could melt or
catch fire from residual heat or if the
appliance is turned on inadvertently.
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Flammable materials should not be
stored in an oven or near surface units.
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You could hurt yourself on the open
door of the Combi Steam Oven or
stumble over it.
Do not leave the door open
unnecessarily.
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Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting
or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance.