Miele KM 404 User manual

Operating Instructions
Gas Cooktop
KM 404
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read the operating instructions
before
installation or use.
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M.-Nr. 05 060 871
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WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death
–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance
–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
ßDo not try to light any appliance
ßDo not touch any electrical switch
ßDo not use any phone in your building
ßImmediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions
ßIf you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department
– Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier
(In Massachusetts a licensed plumber/gasfitter)
–Note to the installer:
Please leave this instruction book with the
consumer for the local electrical/gas inspector’s
use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before using the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning the cooktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pan size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Suitable pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the cooktop during a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ceramic surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Help to protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Contents
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Installation and connection
When using your gas appliance
follow basic safety precautions
including the following:
Read all instructions before using
for the first time.
Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician.
To guarantee the electrical safety
of this appliance, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an
effective grounding system. It is
imperative that this basic safety
requirement be met. If there is any
doubt, have the electrical system of the
house checked by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damages caused
by the lack, or inadequacy of, an
effective grounding system.
Install the appliance so that the
power cord or gas piping does not
come into contact with any portion of
the cooktop which may become hot
during use.
Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this
appliance.
Before servicing, turn off the gas
valve and disconnect the power
supply by either removing the fuse,
unplugging the unit or manually
"tripping" the circuit breaker.
Correct usage
Do not operate the cooktop until it
is properly installed in the
countertop.
This appliance is intended for
residential cooking only.
Use the appliance only for its
intended purpose. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by
improper use of the cooktop.
Never use the cooktop to warm or
heat the room.
Install the cooktop in a room that
has sufficient ventilation.
This appliance must not be set up
or operated outdoors.
Make sure all the components of
the gas burners are assembled
correctly before using the cooktop.
Ensure that any burners in use are
always covered with a pan.
Do not use pans with a too large
bottom diameter. Using larger pans
may cause the flames to spread out
and damage the surrounding
countertop or other countertop
appliances.
For safety and stability, do not use
pans with a bottom diameter
smaller than the pan support.
Do not store aerosols,
combustibles and/or any other
easily flammable materials underneath
or adjacent to the cooktop.
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Protection from damage
Do not drop anything on the
ceramic surface of the appliance.
Although the ceramic glass is shock
and scratch resistant, it is not shock or
scratch proof.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Under no circumstances open the
outer casing of the appliance.
Protection from Burns
The burners become very hot
when in use. Make sure that no one
comes in contact with the burners.
Do not store toys or items of
interest to children in cabinets
above or behind the cooktop. Children
climbing onto the cooktop to reach
these items may become seriously
injured.
Do not allow children to operate or
play with the cooktop. Keep all
pans out of the reach of children.
Only use dry, heat resistant
potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let the
potholder touch the hot burners. Do not
use towels or other bulky items near the
appliance.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the
cooktop, they may present a fire
hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Built-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
Do not store items on the cooktop
when not in use.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Do not leave the cooktop
unattended while in use.
Overheated food can ignite.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Be careful when preparing a
flambé beneath the hood. Flames
could be drawn up into the hood by the
suction and ignite the grease filters.
The flame should be the same size
as the bottom of the pan. Do not
use small pans with high flame settings
as the flames can climb the sides of the
pan.
If there is a drawer directly
underneath the appliance without a
wooden base in between, ensure that
no aerosols, combustible liquids or
other easily flammable materials are
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer they must be
made of heat-resistant material.
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Damage to the appliance
In the event of damage or a defect,
turn off the appliance immediately.
Turn off the gas shut off valve, and
disconnect completely from the
electrical supply. Contact the Miele
Technical Service Department.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance while repair work is carried
out.
Any breakages or cracks in the
ceramic surface of the appliance
are defects and must be treated as
such. Do not use the appliance until it
has been repaired.
Repairs should only be performed
by qualified technicians to ensure
safety. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous.
While the appliance is under
warranty repairs should only be
performed by a Miele authorized
service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
Further safety notes
When using a portable appliance
near the cooktop, make sure that
its power cord does not come into
contact with the cooktop.
Always make sure food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Some foods may contain
microorganisms that are only destroyed
by thorough cooking. If in doubt, select
a longer cooking or reheating time.
Do not use containers made of
plastic or aluminum. They melt at
high temperatures.
Do not heat empty pots or pans,
they may be damaged.
Before discarding an old
appliance, disconnect it from the
gas and electrical supply, cut off the
power cord and remove any doors to
prevent hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY
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aPan support
bBurner cap
cNotch
dBurner
eIgnition safety control
fIgnitor
gBurner base
hFront burner control
iBurner indicator
jRear burner control
kPower cord
Guide to the cooktop
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Cleaning the cooktop
Before using for the first time clean the
appliance as follows:
^Wash the gas burner assembly in a
mild solution of water and liquid dish
soap.
^Dry and reassemble them in the
proper order (see the "Cleaning and
care" section).
^The ceramic surface can be cleaned
using water or a ceramic cooktop
cleaner and then wiped dry with a
soft cloth.
Metal components have a protective
coating which may give off a slight
smell the first time your new appliance
is heated.
The harmless smell and any vapors will
dissipate after a short time and do not
indicate a faulty connection or
appliance defect.
Before using the cooktop
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Turning on and off
The control knobs are used to turn the
burners on and regulate the strength of
the flames.
ßCooktop is turned off.
&Highest flame.
/Lowest flame.
Turning on
^To turn on the burner, press the
control knob down and turn it
counterclockwise to the large flame
symbol. The ignitor will click and
ignite the gas.
^When the flame appears, keep the
control knob pressed in for
8-10 seconds to allow the Ignition
Safety Control to reach operating
temperature and release it.
If the flame goes out, repeat the above
procedure, keeping the control knob
pressed in for a few extra seconds.
^Adjust the knob to the desired
setting.
Since the outer portion of the flame is
much hotter than the center, the flame
should be set so that its tips do not
extend beyond the sides of the pan.
Flame tips which extend beyond the
sides of the pan are hazardous.
Turning off
^Turn the knob clockwise to "ß".
This stops the flow of gas and turns off
the burner.
Do not turn the knob clockwise past
the 12 o’clock position or
counterclockwise past the 5 o’clock
position. Forcing it beyond these
positions will damage the gas
regulator.
Using the cooktop
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Pan size
–Set the cooktop to a high flame when
using a large diameter pan and low
flame when using small diameter
pans.
–Generally, wide / shallow pans will
heat up quicker and cook more
evenly than narrow / tall ones.
– Using oversized pans may cause the
flames to spread out and damage
the surrounding countertop or other
countertop appliances.
– Do not use small pans with high
flame settings as the flame can climb
the sides of the pan.
– Pots with a smaller diameter than the
pan support and pots that do not sit
securely (without wobbling) are
hazardous and should not be used.
Suitable pans
Any heat resistant pan can be used on
a gas burner.
Unlike pans used on an electric
cooktop, the bases do not need to be
even for good results.
Thick pan bases will give more even
results, hot spots are reduced due to
better heat distribution.
Thin pan bases will conduct the heat
faster but not as evenly as thick pan
bases. Stir the food frequently to
prevent burning.
Using the cooktop
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