Miele KM 320 User manual

Converting Instructions
Instructions pour la
conversion
KM 320
KM 342/344
KM 360
KM 404/406
Ul
M.-Nr. 05 684 410
®®

Converting KM 320
Converting KM 342 / 344
Converting KM 360
Converting KM 404/406
Converting KM 404
Converting KM 406
Conversion à KM 320
Conversion à KM 342 / 344
Conversion à KM 360
Conversion à KM 404 / 406
Conversion à KM 404
Conversion à KM 406
Contents
2

The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural or LP
gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
,WARNING
The conversion kit m st be
installed by a q alified technician
in accordance with the
man fact rer’s instr ctions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instr ctions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
prod ction of carbon monoxide
may res lt ca sing property
damage, personal inj ry or loss of
life. The q alified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete ntil the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instr ctions.
To convert the reg lator
^Unscrew the hexagonal nut (brass
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
^Make sure that the spring stays in
place.
^Take the plastic insert out and flip it
over.
The plastic insert is marked on either
end, NAT for natural gas and LP for
propane.
^Set the plastic insert back into the
nut.
^Screw the hexagonal nut back on the
regulator.
Converting KM 320
3

To convert the b rners
Turn off the main gas supply (if the
appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
Code Needle
valve size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
150
165
1.50
1.65
60
65
0,60
0.65
Propane (LP)
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
72
92
0.72
0.92
29
40
0.29
0.40
Changing the needle valves
^Insert a screwdriver through the
holes in the bottom of the cooktop,
a, and loosen the needle valves.
Remove them with a pair of pliers.
^Install and tighten the new needle
valves.
Converting KM 320
4

Changing the Jets
^Remove the grates, the burner cap,
a, and the burner head, b.
^Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket
wrench, unscrew and remove the jet,
c.
^Install the new jet and reassemble
the above parts in the reverse order.
^Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
After conversion
^After converting the cooktop affix the
label supplied with the conversion kit
next to the data plate underneath the
appliance.
^Check that there are no leaks, e.g.
with soapy water.
^Check that the burner is correctly
assembled.
^Turn on the gas supply.
^Light each of the burners in turn.
When set at "low" or when the control
knob is quickly turned from "high to
"low" the flame should not go out.
When set at "high" the gas flame must
burn with the center clearly visible.
Converting KM 320
5

The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural or LP
gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
WARNING
The conversion kit m st be
installed by a q alified technician
in accordance with the
man fact rer’s instr ctions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instr ctions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
prod ction of carbon monoxide
may res lt ca sing property
damage, personal inj ry or loss of
life. The q alified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete ntil the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instr ctions.
To convert the reg lator:
^Unscrew the hexagonal nut (brass
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
^Make sure that the spring stays in
place.
^Take the plastic insert out and flip it
over.
The plastic insert is marked on either
end, NAT for natural gas and LP for
propane.
^Insert the plastic insert back into the
nut.
^Screw the hexagonal nut back on the
regulator.
Converting KM 342 / 344
6

To convert the b rners
Turn off the main gas supply (if the
appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Conversion table KM 342
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
Code Needle
valve
size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Normal
burner
140 1.40 62 0.62
Fast burner 167 1.67 78 0.78
Wok burner
inner
outer
34
190
No. 34
1.90
40
88
0.40
0.88
Propane (LP)
Normal
burner
90 0.90 41 0.41
Fast burner 103 1.03 45 0.45
Wok burner
inner
outer
7
109
No. 7
1.09
25
54
0.25
0.54
Conversion table KM 344
Code Jet
size
(Ø
mm)
Code Needle
valve
size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Normal
burner
140 1.40 62 0.62
Fast burner 167 1.67 78 0.78
Wok burner
left
inner
outer
34
190
No. 34
1.90
40
88
0.40
0.88
Wok burner
right
inner
outer
34
195
No. 34
1.95
40
88
0.40
0.88
Propane (LP)
Normal
burner
90 0.90 41 0.41
Fast burner 103 1.03 45 0.45
Wok burner
left
inner
outer
7
109
No. 7
1.09
25
54
0.25
0.54
Wok burner
right
inner
outer
7
112
No. 7
1.12
25
54
0.25
0.54
Converting KM 342 / 344
7

To change the jets and needle valves
the appliance has to be opened by
removing the burners.
Normal/Fast b rner
^Remove the grates and the burner
cap, b.
^Loosen the screws, f, and take off
the burner base, g.
Wok b rner
^Remove the grates, the small burner
cap, b, the large burner cap, c, the
burner ring, d, and the burner base,
e.
^Loosen the screws, f.
^When all burners have been taken
off, pull all control knobs off of the
cooktop.
Now the cooktop surface can be taken
off.
Converting KM 342 / 344
8
b
f
g

Changing the needle valves
Normal/Fast b rner
^Remove the ignition switch, a.
^Loosen the needle valve, b, with a
screwdriver and remove with a pair of
pliers.
^Install the new needle valve
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
Wok b rner
^Remove the ignition switch, a.
^Loosen the small, b, and large, c,
needle valves with a screwdriver and
remove them with a pair of pliers.
^Install the new needle valves
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
Converting KM 342 / 344
9
a
b

Changing the jets
Normal/Fast b rner
^Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket
wrench, unscrew and remove the jet.
^Install the new jet according to the
conversion table.
^Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
Wok b rner
^Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the
jet. While doing this, use a 13 mm
wrench to hold the gas tube to
prevent it from twisting.
^Install the new jet using the same
procedure.
^Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
Converting KM 342 / 344
10

Changing the small b rner jet
a,cFittings
bConnector
dSmall burner jet
eAir sleeve
fAir vent
^First loosen the fitting, c, using an
8 mm wrench. While doing so hold
the connector, b, with a 12 mm
wrench to prevent the tubing from
twisting.
^Then remove the connector, b, from
the fitting, a, using two 12 mm
wrenches.
^Remove the jet, d, and replace it
with the new jet.
^Slide the air sleeve, e, until there is a
1/16" (2 mm) gap between the sleeve
and the air vent, f, as shown.
^Reassemble the burners and test the
unit for leaks. The cooktop can be
operated without the cooktop surface
in place by igniting the flames with a
match.
Converting KM 342 / 344
11
(2mm)
gf
bcd
efg
1/16"

Check the intake air
aLock screw
bAir sleeve
Gap X m st measure:
– 1/2" (13 mm) for natural gas
– 1/4" (6.5 mm) for LP gas
^To adjust the gap loosen the lock
screw, a, and slide the air sleeve, b,
in or out as necessary.
^Tighten the lock screw, a, and
reassemble the cooktop in the
reverse order.
Check all fittings for gas leaks
before reassembling the cooktop.
Converting KM 342 / 344
12

After conversion
–After converting the cooktop, affix
the label supplied with the
conversion kit next to the data plate
underneath the appliance.
–Check that the regulator has been
converted.
–Check that there are no leaks e.g.
with soapy water.
–Reassemble the appliance in reverse
order.
–Check that the burners are correctly
assembled.
– Turn on the gas supply.
– Light each burner in turn.
The flame should not go out when set
at "low" or when the control knob is
quickly turned from "high" to "low".
When set at "high" the gas flame must
burn with the center clearly visible.
When installed properly, the flame will
be steady and quiet. It will also have a
sharp, blue inner core that will vary in
size depending on the burner. Flame
adjustment will not be necessary.
Converting KM 342 / 344
13

The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural or LP
gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
,WARNING
The conversion kit m st be
installed by a q alified technician
in accordance with the
man fact rer’s instr ctions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instr ctions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
prod ction of carbon monoxide
may res lt ca sing property
damage, personal inj ry or loss of
life. The q alified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete ntil the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instr ctions.
To convert the reg lator
^Unscrew the hexagonal nut (brass
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
^Make sure that the spring stays in
place.
^Take the plastic insert out and flip it
over.
The plastic insert is marked on either
end, NAT for natural gas and LP for
propane.
^Set the plastic insert back into the
nut.
^Screw the hexagonal nut back on the
regulator.
Converting KM 360
14

To convert the b rners
,Turn off the main gas supply (if
the appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
To change the jets and needle valves
the appliance has to be opened by
removing the burners.
Removing the b rners
^Remove the grates, the burner cap,
a, the burner base, b.
^Loosen the screws, c, pull off the
control knobs and take off the
cooktop surface.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Conversion table KM 360
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
Code Needle
valve size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Auxilliary
burner
92 0.92 42 0.42
Normal
burner
115 1.15 52 0.52
Fast
burner
165 1.65 60 0.60
Propane (LP)
Auxilliary
burner
56 0.56 23 0.23
Normal
burner
72 0.72 29 0.29
Fast
burner
92 0.92 40 0.40
Converting KM 360
15

Changing the needle valves
All b rners
^Remove the ignition switch, a.
^Loosen the needle valve, b, with a
screwdriver and remove with a pair of
pliers.
^Install the new needle valve
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
^Check that the regulator has been
converted.
^Check that there are no leaks e.g.
with soapy water.
^Reassemble the appliance in reverse
order.
^Position the cooktop surface as
shown in the illustration, push it
forward and pull it backwards until
the angle, a, locks in place under
the lip, b. Then lower the cooktop
surface onto the cooktop base.
^Screw on the burner bases.
Converting KM 360
16
a
b
a
b

Changing the jets
^Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket
wrench, unscrew the jet, c.
^Install the new jet according to the
table and reassemble the burner
head, b, burner cap, a, and grates.
^Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
^Check that there are no leaks e.g.
with soapy water.
^Replave the control knobs.
^Turn on the gas supply.
^Light each of the burners in turn.
^After converting the cooktop, affix the
label supplied with the conversion kit
next to the data plate underneath the
appliance.
The flame should not go out when set
at "low" or when the control knob is
quickly turned from "high" to "low".
When set at "high" the gas flame must
burn with the center clearly visible.
When installed properly, the flame will
be steady and quiet. It will also have a
sharp, blue inner core that will vary in
size depending on the burner. Flame
adjustment will not be necessary.
Converting KM 360
17

The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural or LP
gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
,WARNING
The conversion kit m st be
installed by a q alified technician
in accordance with the
man fact rer’s instr ctions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instr ctions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
prod ction of carbon monoxide
may res lt ca sing property
damage, personal inj ry or loss of
life. The q alified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete ntil the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instr ctions.
To convert the reg lator
^Unscrew the hexagonal nut (brass
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
^Make sure that the spring stays in
place.
^Take the plastic insert out and flip it
over.
The plastic insert is marked on either
end, NAT for natural gas and LP for
propane.
^Set the plastic insert back into the
nut.
^Screw the hexagonal nut back on the
regulator.
Converting KM 404/406
18

To convert the b rners
Turn off the main gas supply (if the
appliance has been installed) and
disconnect the appliance from the
main electrical power supply before
proceeding.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
Code Needle
valve size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Front
burner
Rear
burner
115
155
1.15
1.55
52
60
0.52
0.60
Propane (LP)
Front
burner
Rear
burner
72
92
0.72
0.92
29
40
0.29
0.40
Changing the needle valves
^Insert a screwdriver through the
holes in the bottom of the cooktop,
a, and loosen the needle valves.
Remove them with a pair of pliers.
^Install and tighten the new needle
valves.
Converting KM 404
19

Changing the jets
^Remove the grates, burner cap, a,
and the burner head, b.
^Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket,
unscrew the jet, c.
^Install the new jet and reassemble
the above parts in the reverse order.
Converting KM 404
20