Miele KM 2257-1 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Gas cooktops
KM 2256
KM 2257
KM 2257-1
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 012 921
en - AU, NZ

WO This appliance can be used in countries other than those specified on
the appliance. It is, however, set up for connection to the gas and electricity
supplies in the countries specified. For use in other countries, please contact
Miele in your country.
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Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cooktop ..........................................................5
Burners ..........................................................6
Accessories .......................................................8
Warning and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rapid ignition system ..............................................18
Controls .........................................................18
Switching on .....................................................19
Regulating the flame ...............................................20
Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wok ring ......................................................22
Combi insert ...................................................22
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Thermoelectric safety ignition ........................................24
Safety switch-off...................................................24
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General notes ....................................................25
Stainless steel surfaces .............................................26
Pan support, control knob ...........................................26
Burners .........................................................27
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Contents
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Safety instructions for installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety clearances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
KM 2256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appliance and building-in dimensions .................................35
Installation .......................................................36
General installation tips .............................................37
KM 2257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Appliance and building-in dimensions .................................38
Installation .......................................................40
KM 2257-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Appliance and building-in dimensions .................................42
Installation .......................................................44
Securing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
After installation ...................................................46
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Burner ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Conversion to another type of gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Jet table .........................................................51
To change the main jets ............................................52
To change the small jets ............................................56
After changing the jets..............................................57
After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Contents
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Cooktop
KM 2256 / KM 2257 / KM 2257-1
aSimmer burner
bExtra high-speed burner
cDual Wok
dHigh-speed burner
eStandard burner
fPan support (in three sections)
gCombi insert
hWok ring
Controls:
iFront left
jBack left
kMiddle
lBack right
mFront right
Guide to the appliance
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Burners
Dual Wok burner
oInner cover to burner
pOuter cover to burner
qBurner ring
rBurner head
sIgnition safety device
tIgnitor
uBurner base
Position of the burner components
The proper functioning of the burner can only be guaranteed if the burner
components are positioned correctly:
The lobe aon the burner cap must fit into the recess bof the burner head.
The pin con the burner head must fit into the recess dof the burner base.
The burner components cannot be twisted if they are in the correct position.
Guide to the appliance
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Simmer, standard, high-speed and extra high-speed burners
nBurner cap
rBurner head
sIgnition safety device
tIgnitor
uBurner base
Guide to the appliance
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Accessories
Wok ring
The wok ring supplied gives additional stability to the wok,
especially to those with a rounded base.
Combi insert for small and large pans
If you are using a pan which is smaller or larger than that
recommended in the table under "Pans", then the combi
insert supplied must be used.
Guide to the appliance
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This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use
can, however, lead to personal injury
and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time.
They contain important notes on
installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the contents. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
~This appliance is designed for
domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or
motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and
other typical living quarters. This does
not include common/shared facilities or
commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
~This appliance must only be used to
cook food and keep it warm.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk
and could be dangerous. Miele cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.
~The appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
~This appliance must not be installed
and used in mobile installations such as
ships etc.
~Do not modify this appliance.
Warning and safety instructions
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Safety with children
~Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
~Older children may use the gas
cooktop only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely. They must
be aware of the potential dangers
caused by incorrect operation.
~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. Danger of
burning.
~Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Turn pan handles inwards
away from the edge of the cooktop.
Danger of burning or scalding. Special
ooktop guards are available from
certain retail outlets.
~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 safely as soon as possible.
Warning and safety instructions
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Technical safety
~Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance. A damaged appliance is
dangerous.
~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 current
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).
~Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that the
voltage and frequency details given on
the data plate correspond to the on-site
electricity supply, otherwise the
appliance could be damaged. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~The connection to the gas supply
must be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person in strict
accordance with current local and
national safety regulations, e. g. a
qualified gas fitter. 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 accordance with current local and
national safety regulations. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage caused by incorrect
installation or connection.
~For safety reasons, this appliance
may only be used when it has been
built in.
~Never open the outer casing of the
appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults.
~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
persons could be dangerous. Miele
cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.
Warning and safety instructions
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~The gas cooktop must be
disconnected from the gas supply and
mains electricity before repairs and
maintenance work is carried out. It is
only completely isolated from the
electricity supply when:
–the mains fuse is disconnected,
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable),
–it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn from the
socket, or it is switched off at the
isolator.
~While the appliance is under
warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by Miele. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~If the connection cable is damaged,
it must be replaced by a suitably
qualified electrician with a specialist
connection cable of type H 05 VV-F
(pvc insulated), available from Miele.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
~This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.
~Do not use the gas cooktop if it is
faulty. Switch it off immediately,
disconnect it from the mains electricity
and the gas supply, and call Miele.
~In 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 caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the warranty.
Warning and safety instructions
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Correct use
~The appliance gets hot when in use
and remains hot for quite a while after
being switched off. Do not touch it
whilst it could still be hot.
~When using a rangehood over the
cooktop, ensure that the burner is
always covered with a pan when in use.
Otherwise flames could be drawn up by
the suction of the rangehood, parts of
which could then be damaged or even
set on fire.
~Do not leave the cooktop
unattended whilst it is being used.
Boiling fat or oil could ignite and cause
a fire.
~If oil or fat does catch fire, do not
attempt to put out the flames with water.
Use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan
lid, damp towel or similar to smother the
flames.
~Do not use the cooktop 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.
~For added protection, it is advisable
to use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when using the appliance.
Ensure that they do not 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 these items 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 flambé under a rangehood.
The flames could set the rangehood on
fire.
~Do not use the appliance 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.
~Do not cover the appliance, e.g.
with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. If the
cooktop is switched on inadvertently or
there is residual heat present, there is
the danger of the items catching fire.
~Do not use plastic or aluminium foil
containers. These melt at high
temperatures, and could catch fire.
~Do not heat up unopened tins of
food on the cooktop as pressure will
build up in the tin, causing it to
explode. This could result in injury and
scalding or damage.
~Make sure all the components of the
gas burners have been correctly
assembled before switching on.
Warning and safety instructions
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~Pans must be the correct size for the
burner they are used on (see "Suitable
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
cooktop. Miele will not accept liability
for any damaging resulting from such
incorrect use.
~Ensure that the flames from the
burner do not spread out beyond the
base and up the sides of the pan.
~Unless the pan manufacturer states
that you can do so, do not use pans
with very thin bases on this cooktop,
and never heat up empty pans as they
could get damaged. This could also
damage the appliance.
~The pan support supplied with the
appliance must always be used. Never
place a pan on the burner itself.
~Do not use or store flammable
materials in the appliance storage
drawer or near this appliance.
~Remove splashes of fat and other
food debris from the surface as soon as
possible. These are a fire hazard.
~Replace the pan supports carefully
to avoid scratching the surface of the
gas cooktop.
~Using the gas cooktop 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. a
rangehood.
~If the cooktop 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 rangehood on the highest setting.
~When using an electrical appliance,
e.g. a hand-held mixer, near the gas
cooktop, ensure that the connection
cable doesn't come into contact with
the hot cooktop. The insulation on the
cable could become damaged, giving
rise to an electric shock hazard.
~If there is a drawer under the gas
cooktop, cutlery inserts must be
heat-resistant.
~Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance while it is in operation.
Warning and safety instructions
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~Avoid allowing liquids or foods
containing salt to spill onto the cooktop.
If salty foods or liquids do get on the
cooktop, they should be removed as
soon as possible to avoid the risk of
corrosion.
~If the cooktop is built-in behind a
furniture door, it must only be operated
when the door is open.
Close the furniture door only once the
appliance has been switched off and
the residual heat indicators have gone
out.
~If the appliance has not been used
for a long period of time it should be
thoroughly cleaned before it is used
again. It is also advisable to have the
appliance tested by a qualified person
for safety.
Miele cannot be held liable for
damage caused by non-compliance
with these Warning and Safety
instructions.
Warning and safety instructions
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines 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 or machine. Therefore,
please do not dispose of your old
machine or appliance with your
household waste.
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 from the mains
electricity supply and disconnected
from the gas supply by a competent
person.
The plug must be rendered useless
and the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance or the machine to prevent
misuse.
Caring for the environment
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Please adhere the extra data plate for
the appliance supplied with this
documentation in the space provided in
the "After sales service" section of this
booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
^Remove any protective foil and
adhesive labels.
^Clean all removable parts of the
burners with a solution of warm water
and a small amount of washing-up
liquid applied with a soft sponge. Dry
all parts thoroughly after cleaning
and then reassemble the burners
(see "Cleaning and care - Burners").
^Clean the stainless steel trough with
a damp cloth, and then wipe dry.
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.
Before using for the first time
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Rapid ignition system
The appliance is supplied with a rapid ignition system with
the following features:
–After the flame is ignited, the cooktop control can be
released immediately.
–Automatic re-ignition
Should the flame be extinguished, e. g. by a gust of air, the
burner will re-ignite automatically.
If re-ignition is unsuccessful, the gas supply will be cut off
automatically (see "Safety cut-off").
Controls
The controls are used to switch on the burners and regulate
the strength of the flame.
Standard and high-speed burners
ßThe gas supply is turned off
&Strongest flame
/Weakest flame
Wok burner
ßThe gas supply is turned off
&Strongest flame:
The inner and outer burners operate at the highest setting
&Strong flame (7 o'clock position):
The outer burner operates at the lowest setting,
the inner burner at the highest setting
&Strong flame (5 o'clock position):
The outer burner is switched off,
the inner burner operates at the highest setting
/Weakest flame:
The outer burner is switched off,
the inner burner operates at the lowest setting
Operation
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Switching on
,Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is
being used.
^The control for the burner required must be pressed in and
turned anti-clockwise to the largest flame symbol to switch
on. The ignition clicks, and the gas is lit.
If the burner does not ignite, turn the control to "ß". Ensure
that the room is well ventilated, and wait at least 1 minute
before trying to light the cooktop again.
If the burner does not ignite the second time, turn the control
to "ß", and see "Problem solving guide".
When switching on, re-ignition sometimes occurs (1-2 clicks)
if the flame on the thermal element goes out briefly, or if the
thermal element is not hot enough, e.g. following a gust of air.
Operation
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Regulating the flame
Regulate 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 injury.
The burners can be regulated at any level between the
strongest and weakest flame. Exception: The wok burner
On the wok burner, an obstruction prevents you from turning
on the control beyond the 6 o'clock position. To move from
the high to the low setting, you need to press in the control to
pass the 6 o'clock position.
^To move from the high to the low setting, turn the control
anti-clockwise until it stops. Then press the control in,
continue to turn it anti-clockwise past the obstruction, and
release it. You can now select the setting you require.
^To move from the low to the high setting, turn the control
clockwise until it stops. Then press it in, continue to turn it
clockwise past the obstruction, and release it. You can now
select the setting you require.
Switching off:
^Turn the control clockwise to position "ß".
This stops the flow of gas and the flame goes out.
Do not turn the control past the "ß" position.
Operation
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