Miele MasterChef KM342 User manual

Installation Instructions
Gas Cooktop
KM 342
KM 344
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use.
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M.-Nr. 05 649 321
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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 / gas fitter.)
–Note to the installer:
Please leave this instruction book with the
consumer for the local electrical / gas inspector’s
use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the cooktop into place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Securing the cooktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gas pressure regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Nominal Rating Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Converting to another type of gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Contents
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Installation
The minimum distances given in
these Installation Instructions must
be observed in order to ensure safe
operation. Failure to do so increases
the risk of fire.
The cabinetry and venting hood
should be installed first, to prevent
damage to the cooktop.
Gas appliances should only be
installed in a well ventilated area.
The countertop must be bonded
with heat resistant (212 °F / 100 °C)
adhesive to prevent distortion or
dissolving.
The cooktop should only be
installed as shown in the
illustrations, while maintaining the
required safety distances shown. Do
not install the cooktop between two tall
cabinets, this is a fire hazard.
a= minimum distance between the
cooktop and a tall cabinet:
12" (305 mm)
This equipment has not been
designed for maritime use or for
use in mobile installations such as
aircraft or recreational vehicles.
However, under certain circumstances
it may be possible for installation in
these applications. Please contact the
nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele
Technical Service Department with
specific requirements.
recommended
not recommended
not allowed
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Deep fat fryers must not be
installed next to gas cooktops. Gas
flames can ignite splattering oil. A
distance of at least 12" (305 mm)
should be maintained between these
two appliances. The minimum distance
between two cooktops must be 4"
(10 cm).
Cooktops should not be installed
above a dishwasher, washer, dryer,
freezer or refrigerator. The heat
generated by cooktops could damage
these appliances.
Install the appliance so that the
power cord or gas piping does not
come in contact with any portion of the
cooktop which may become hot during
use.
This appliance must be installed
with its own shut off valve and the
included gas pressure regulator.
Both the valve and the regulator
must be easily accessible to the
consumer to turn on or shut off the
gas supply after the appliance is
installed.
This appliance must be
disconnected from the gas supply
during any pressure testing of the
system performed in excess of ½psi
(3.5 kPa). This machine must be
isolated at test pressures equal to or
less than ½psi (3.5 kPa).
Any pipe connections must be made
using a thread sealant approved for
gas connections. Failure to correctly
install these items could lead to a
gas leak and subsequent explosion.
Safety distances above the
appliance
As a general rule there must be at least
30" (760 mm), b, between the top of
the appliance and any cabinet above it.
The maximum depth, c, of cabinets
installed above a cooktop must not
exceed 13" (330 mm). The minimum
distance of combustible surfaces
located above and to the sides of the
cooktop, d, is 18" (457 mm).
If the cabinet manufacturer
recommends a greater distance, follow
that manufacturers recommendation.
When installing the cooktop under a
venting hood, always observe the
minimum safety distance
recommended by the hood
manufacturer.
Keep this instruction book in a safe
place for future reference and pass it
on to any future owner.
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KM 342
aBuilt-in depth KM 342 (stainless steel)
25/16" (58 mm)
bBuilt-in depth KM 342 (black or white)
33/8" (86 mm)
Appliance dimensions
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KM 344
aBuilt-in depth KM 344 (stainless steel)
25/16" (58 mm)
bBuilt-in depth KM 344 (black or white)
33/8" (86 mm)
Appliance dimensions
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Setting the cooktop into place
^After removing the protective
backing, d, stick the supplied seal,
c, under the edge of the cooktop.
^Screw the gas regulator onto the
nipple underneath the cooktop. (See
"Gas Connection - Gas pressure
regulator".)
^Feed the power cord through the
cut-out to the power outlet.
^Set the cooktop in the cut-out and
center it.
Install the appliance so that the
power cord and gas piping does not
come in contact with any portion of
the cooktop which may become hot
during use.
Securing the cooktop
^Secure the cooktop with the included
fixing bracket.
Countertop 13/16" (20 mm)
Countertop 1 9/16" (40 mm)
Installation
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The cooktop must not be
permanently sealed into the
countertop when installed. The
sealing strip under the edge of the
cooktop provides a sufficient seal.
If the cooktop is sealed into position,
the countertop or appliance may be
damaged if the cooktop needs to be
removed for maintenance or service.
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This appliance must be electrically
grounded according to local or
national codes.
All electrical work should be
performed by a qualified electrician
in accordance with local codes and
the:
- National Electrical Code
ANSI / NFPA No. 70
for the USA
or
- Canadian Electrical Code Part I
for Canada
(CSA Standard C 22.1).
WARNING:
Disconnect the appliance from the main
power supply before installation or
service. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, make sure that the appliance is
properly grounded after installation.
Power supply:
The automatic ignition requires that the
cooktop be connected to a 120 VAC,
60 Hz power supply. The supply line
should be protected by a 15A fuse.
Actual power consumption (during
ignition only) is 25W.
This appliance is equipped with a 4 ft.
(1.2 m) long power cord that is ready
for connection to the appropriate outlet.
Please place the power outlet so that it
is accessible after the appliance has
been installed in the countertop.
This appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug to
prevent shock hazards. It should be
plugged directly into a properly
grounded outlet. Do not cut or
remove the grounding prong from
the plug. If the plug does not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a licensed electrician.
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.
Note to the installer:
Please leave these instructions with the
consumer or the appliance.
Electrical connection
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