Miele KM 2312 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Gas cooktops
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. 09 703 600en-AU

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
the Miele spare parts or customer service department in your country.
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Description of the appliance.........................................5
KM 2312..........................................................5
KM 2334..........................................................6
Accessories supplied ...............................................8
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................9
Caring for the environment.........................................15
Before using for the first time.......................................16
Operation .......................................................17
Control knobs.....................................................18
Switching on .....................................................18
Regulating the flame ...............................................19
Switching off .....................................................19
Pans ...........................................................20
Wok ring ......................................................21
Combi insert ...................................................21
Energy-saving tips................................................22
Safety features ...................................................23
Thermo-electric ignition .............................................23
Cleaning and care ................................................24
Problem solving guide ............................................28
Optional accessories..............................................30
Safety instructions for installation...................................31
Safety clearances.................................................32
Contents
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Building-in dimensions ............................................35
KM 2312.........................................................35
Distances from burner to the edge of the cooktop ........................37
Installation ......................................................38
Securing the appliance ............................................40
After installation ...................................................40
Electrical connection..............................................41
Gas connection ..................................................42
Burner ratings ...................................................44
Conversion to another type of gas...................................45
Jet table .........................................................45
Changing the main jets .............................................46
Changing the small jets .............................................48
Checking operation ................................................49
After sales service, data plate, warranty ..............................50
Contents
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KM 2312
aWok burner
bLarge burner
cSmall burner
dPan support (2 parts)
Controls knobs for the cooking zones:
eLeft
fRear right
gFront right
Description of the appliance
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KM 2334
aSmall burner
bMedium burner
cWok burner
dMedium burner
eMedium burner
fPan support (3 parts)
Controls knobs for the cooking zones:
gFront left
hRear left
iMiddle
jRear right
kFront right
Description of the appliance
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Burner
Wok burner
aOuter burner cap
bInner burner cap
cBurner head
dBurner base
eIgnition safety device
fIgnitor
Small, medium and large burners
aBurner cap
bBurner head
cIgnition safety device
dIgnitor
eBurner base
Description of the appliance
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Accessories supplied
The accessories supplied with your appliance, as well as a
range of optional ones, are available to order from Miele (see
"Optional accessories").
Wok ring
The wok ring supplied gives additional stability to the wok,
especially to woks with a rounded base.
Combi insert
(for the wok burner)
For small and large pots and pans (see "Pots & Pans").
Description of 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.
Do not modify this appliance.
Correct application
~This cooktop 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 gas cooktop must only be used
as described in these instructions.
Any other usage is at the owner's risk
and could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
~The appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
~This gas cooktop is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it or have
been given instruction concerning its
use by a person responsible for their
safety.
~This appliance must not be installed
and used in mobile installations such as
ships etc.
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
appliance only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
~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.
~Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Turn pan handles inwards
away from the edge of the cooktop to
avoid burning or scalding. Special
cooktop guards are available from
good 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.
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.
~For safety reasons, this appliance
may only be used when it has been
built in.
~This cooktop is not suitable for
installation and operation with
aftermarket lids or covers fitted.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The connection to the gas supply
must be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person in
accordance with current local and
national safety regulations. 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.
~Never open the housing 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
Miele authorised, suitably qualified and
competent person in strict accordance
with current national and local safety
regulations.
Repairs and other work by
unauthorised and unqualified persons
could be dangerous. Miele cannot be
held liable for unauthorised work.
~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
manufacturer's warranty will be
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.
~This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.
~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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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).
~Do not use the gas cooktop if it is
faulty. Switch it off immediately,
disconnect it from the gas supply and
mains electricity, 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.
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 above 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.
~Do not flambé under a rangehood.
The flames could set the rangehood on
fire.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~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 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 covering plate, a cloth, kitchen
foil, etc. If the appliance is switched on
by mistake, or if there is residual heat
present, these materials may catch fire,
shatter or melt.
~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 hob 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.
~Pans must be the correct size for the
burner they are used on (see "Pots &
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 damage 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.
~Always use the pan support
supplied. Never place a pot or pan on
the burner itself.
~Do not store any inflammable
objects near the gas cooktop.
~Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance while in operation.
~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
cooktop.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Using the cooktop creates heat,
moisture and products of combustion
within the room in which it is located. It
is important to make sure the room is
sufficiently ventilated during operation
of the cooktop with 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.
~While the gas cooktop is in
operation, it must be used in
conjunction with either a rangehood or
another domestic ventilation system.
~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.
~Do not use or store flammable
materials in the appliance storage
drawer or near the appliance. Cutlery
inserts must be heat-resistant.
~Do not use pans that are large
enough to cover more than one burner.
The resulting build-up of heat could
damage the appliance.
~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 should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. 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.
Disposing 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. If
handled or disposed of incorrectly they
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
Please do not dispose of your
appliance with household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Ensure that it presents no danger to
children while being stored for
disposal.
Caring for the environment
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Please place the extra data plate on a surface near the
cooktop such as the cupboard door if the labels on the base
of the cooktop are not visible after installation.
If the labels on the base of the cooktop are visible after
installation, the additional data plate label can be placed in
the space provided in the "After sales service" section of this
booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
^Remove any protective foil.
^Clean all removable parts of the burners with a solution of
warm water and a little washing-up liquid applied with a
soft sponge. Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning and
then reassemble the burners (see "Cleaning and care").
^Before using for the first time, clean the appliance with a
damp cloth only and then wipe dry.
The 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 given off do not indicate a faulty
connection or appliance, and neither are they hazardous to
health.
Before using for the first time
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The control knob for each burner is used to ignite the burner
and regulate the strength of the flame.
The burners can only be switched on by pressing in the
appropriate control and turning it anti-clockwise, and
switched off by turning the control clockwise. The outer
flame ring on the wok burner can only be switched on and
off by pressing the control in and turning it in the
appropriate direction.
The following will cause damage to the appliance:
- Switching on the burner without pressing the control
down,
- Switching the burner on by turning the control
clockwise,
- Switching the outer flame ring of the wok burner on or
off without pressing the control down,
- Switching the burner off by turning the control
anti-clockwise.
The manufacturer will not accept liability for any damaging
resulting from incorrect operation.
Operation
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Control knobs
The control knob for each burner is used to ignite the burner
and regulate the strength of the flame.
ßThe gas supply is turned off
&Strongest flame
/Weakest flame
Switching on
^To ignite the burner, the control for the burner required
must be pressed in and turned anti-clockwise to the large
flame symbol.
When a control knob is activated, a spark is generated on
all burners. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
^When a flame is visible, keep the control pressed in for
8-10 seconds, and then let it go.
^If the flame goes out, turn the control to "ß" and wait for at
least 1 minute before trying to ignite it again. If necessary,
keep the control pressed in for longer.
If the burner does not ignite the second time, turn the control
to "ß" and see "Problem solving guide".
Switching on during a power outage
If there is an interruption to the electricity supply the gas can
be ignited manually, e.g. with a match.
^Press in the relevant control and turn it anti-clockwise to the
large flame symbol.
^Hold the control pressed in and light the gas at the burner
with a match.
Keep the control pressed in for a further 8-10 seconds and
then release it.
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.
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 knob clockwise past "ß".
Operation
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Burner Min. pot/pan base diameter in cm
Small burner
Medium burner
Large burner
Wok burner
10
10
12
15
Max. diameter at top of pot/pan in cm
without with
Combi insert
Small burner
Medium burner
Large burner
Wok burner
22
22
24
26
-
-
-
30
– Refer to the chart above and ensure that the pot/pan
diameter falls within the minimum and maximum diameters
given for the burner you are using. A pot/pan which is too
small will be unstable on the pan support. If the pot/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. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for this type of
damage.
–Remember when purchasing new pots and pans that
manufacturers usually refer to the diameter at the top of the
pan in their documentation.
–Any heat-resistant pots and pans can be used on a gas
burner.
–Pots and pans with thick bases are preferable as these
distribute heat more evenly. With thin bases, there is a
danger of food overheating in places. Therefore, stir the
food frequently.
–The pan support supplied with the appliance must always
be used. Never place a pot or pan on the burner itself.
–Position the pan centrally on the pan support so that it sits
securely and cannot tip up. A little movement is quite
normal and not a cause for concern.
–Do not use pots or pans with base supports.
Pans
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