Miele MasterChef KM342 User manual

Operating Instructions
Gas Cooktops
KM 342
KM 344
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use.
UV
05 649 300
M.-Nr.
®®

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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 con-
sumer for the local electrical/gas inspector’s use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
KM 342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
KM 344. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and heating for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fast-Ignition-System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning on and off, Regulating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety cut-out feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the cooktop during a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Nominal Rating Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
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Installation and connection
When using your gas appliance
follow basic safety precautions in-
cluding the following:
Read all instructions before using
for the first time.
Be certain your appliance is prop-
erly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
To guarantee the electrical safety
of this appliance, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an ef-
fective grounding system. It is impera-
tive 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 manufac-
turer cannot be held responsible for
damages caused by the lack, or inade-
quacy of, an effective grounding sys-
tem.
Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this ap-
pliance.
Before servicing, turn off the gas
valve and disconnect the power
supply by either removing the fuse, un-
plugging the unit or manually “tripping”
the circuit breaker.
This equipment has not been de-
signed for maritime use or for use
in mobile installations such as aircraft
or recreational vehicles. However, un-
der certain circumstances it may be
possible for an installation in these ap-
plications. Please contact the nearest
Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Ser-
vice Department with specific require-
ments.
After connecting the appliance test
for leaks according to the installa-
tion instructions.
If there is any doubt concerning in-
stallation contact Miele’s Technical
Service Department.
USA 1-800-999-1360
[email protected]
CDN 1-800-565-6435
[email protected]
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Correct usage
Do not operate the cooktop until it
is properly installed in the
countertop.
This appliance is intended for resi-
dential cooking only.
Use the appliance only for its in-
tended purpose. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for dam-
ages caused by improper use of the
cooktop.
To prevent fires, ensure that cur-
tains or any other window covering
do not blow over or near the burners.
For safety reasons 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.
Do not use aluminium foil to line
any part of the cooktop.
For proper lighting and perfor-
mance of the burners, keep the
ignitors clean and dry.
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 that extend past
the burner grate. Using larger pans
may cause the flames to spread out
and damage the surrounding
countertop or other countertop appli-
ances. The proper pansize will also im-
prove efficiency.
For safety and stability, do not use
pans with a bottom diameter
smaller than the burner grate.
Do not store aerosols, gasoline,
combustibles or any other flamma-
ble materials underneath or adjacent to
the cooktop.
Only certain types of glass/ce-
ramic, earthware, or other glazed
cookware are suitable for use on a
cooktop without breaking due to a sud-
den temperature change.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Protection from damage
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Spills containing salt or sugar
should be removed immediately, to
prevent stains.
In areas subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, keep
the appliance and its surroundings
clean at all times. Any damage caused
by pests will not be covered under war-
ranty.
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Personal safety
The burners become very hot
when in use. Make sure that no one
comes in contact with the burners.
Children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where the
appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
Do not store toys or items of inter-
est 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.
Use only dry, heat resistant pot-
holders. 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 tow-
els or other bulky items near the appli-
ance.
Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting
or hanging garments should never
be worn while using the appliance.
Do not heat unopened food con-
tainers. Build-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 unat-
tended while in use. Boil-overs
cause smoking, and greasy spill-overs
may ignite.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up
into the hood by the suction or the
grease filters may ignite.
Take care that drafts like those from
fans or forced air vents do not blow
flammable material toward the flames
or push the flames so that they extend
beyond the edges of the pan.
For safety reasons the flame
should be adjusted to be the same
size as the bottom of the pan or smaller.
Do not use small pans with high flame
settings as the flames can lick up the
sides of the pan.
Only use cooking utensils suitable
for cooktop use.
Always position handles of utensils
inward so they do not extend over
adjacent work areas, burners or the
edge of the cooktop.
If there is a drawer directly under-
neath the appliance without any
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, these must be
made of heat-resistant material.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 dis-
connect completely from the electricity
supply. Contact the Miele Technical
Service Department.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap-
pliance while repair work is carried out.
Repairs should only be performed
by qualified technicians to ensure
safety. Repairs and other work by un-
qualified persons could be dangerous.
Under no circumstance open the outer
casing of the appliance.
While the appliance is under war-
ranty repairs should only be per-
formed by a Miele authorized service
technician.
Further safety notes
When using a portable appliance
near the cooktop, make sure that
its power cord does not come into con-
tact with the cooktop.
Always make sure food is suffi-
ciently cooked or reheated. If in
doubt, select a longer cooking or re-
heating time.
Always cook pork thoroughly to en-
sure that the meat is safe to eat.
Do not use containers made of
plastic or aluminium. They may
melt at high temperatures.
Do not heat empty pots or pans,
they may be damaged.
Before discarding an old appli-
ance, disconnect it from the gas
supply and electricity and cut off the
power cord to prevent it from becoming
a hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing materi-
als are biodegradable and recyclable.
Please recycle.
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling authority about the pos-
sibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
disconnect it from the gas and elec-
tricity supply and cut off the
powercord to prevent it from becom-
ing a hazard.
Help protect our environment
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KM 342
aWok burner
bNormal burner
cFast burner
dGrates
The layout of the control knobs
correspondends with the layout of the
burners.
Guide to the cooktop
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b
c
b
d
a