Miele KM 408-1 User manual

Operating
Instructions for the
KM 408-1
Contact Grill
To prevent accidents and
machine damage, ]ö
read the Operating Manual
before installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 422 400

Contents
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of an old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning and heating for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grilling tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contents
2

Description of the appliance
bGrilling area
cOperating indicator light / Residual heat indicator
dControl knob
ePower supply cord
b
c
d
e
Description of the appliance
3

Warning and Safety instructions
Installation and connection
When using your 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 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, disconnect the
power supply by either removing
the fuse, unplugging the unit or ma-
nually “tripping” the circuit breaker.
Correct usage
Do not operate the appliance until
properly installed in the countertop.
This appliance is intended for
residential use 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.
This appliance is for grilling the
food directly on the ceramic sur-
face. Do not use any utensils, pans etc.
in between ceramic surface and food.
Never use the appliance to warm
or heat the room.
This appliance must not be set up
or operated outdoors.
Warning and Safety instructions
4

Protection from damage
Do not drop anything on the ce-
ramic surface of the grill. Although
the ceramic glass is shatter and
scratch resistant, it is not shatter or
scratch proof.
Do not use any pots or pans on the
grill as these can cause the ap-
pliance to overheat and damage the ce-
ramic surface.
Hard objects can scratch the ce-
ramic glass. Only use teflon
coated or heat resistant plastic spa-
tulas or utensils on the grill.
Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, pieces of plastic or alumi-
nium foil to get on the ceramic surface
while it is hot. If these residues are
allowed to cool on the ceramic surface
pitting or even cracking could occur.
Should sugar, plastic or aluminium fall
on to the grill, first switch the appliance
off, and then immediately, while it is still
hot, scrape off all the remains from the
grill with a shielded blade scraper, tak-
ing great care not to burn yourself on
the hot surface.
Clean the cooktop once it has cooled.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate to electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
5

Protection from burns
The appliance becomes very hot
when in use. Make sure that no
one comes in contact with it.
Do not store toys or items of inter-
est to children in cabinets above
or behind the appliance. Children
climbing onto the grill to reach these
items may become seriously injured.
Do not allow children to operate or
play with, or near, the grill.
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 heating element. Do not
use towels or other bulky items near
the appliance.
Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting
or hanging garments should never
be worn while cooking.
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 grill
when not in use.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Do not leave the appliance unat-
tended while in use. Overheated
food can ignite.
Never put water or ice on to a hot
grill. This can cause a serious reac-
tion leading to injury.
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.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

Damage to the appliance
In the event of any damage to the
appliance, it must be turned off im-
mediately and disconnected from the
electricity supply by either removing
the fuse, unplugging the unit or ma-
nually “tripping” the circuit breaker.
Contact the Miele Technical Service De-
partment.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Ensure power is not supplied to the ap-
pliance while repair work is being car-
ried out.
Any breakages or cracks in the ce-
ramic 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 un-
qualified persons could be dangerous.
Under no circumstances open the
outer casing of the appliance.
While the appliance is under war-
ranty repairs should only per-
formed by a Miele authorized techni-
cian. Otherwise the warranty is
invalidated.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

Further safety notes
When using a portable appliance
near the grill, make sure that its
power cord does not come into contact
with the grill.
Always make sure food is suffi-
ciently cooked or reheated. Many
factors affect the overall cooking time,
including the size and amount of food,
its temperature, and the recipe. Some
foods may contain microorganisms that
are only destroyed by thorough cook-
ing. If in doubt, select a longer cooking
or reheating time.
Always cook pork thoroughly to en-
sure that the meat is safe to eat.
Before discarding an old ap-
pliance, remove the power cord
and any doors to prevent it from be-
coming a hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY
Throughout the manual, important
safety items will be highlighted in
boxes and should be read in con-
junction with these “Warning and
Safety instructions.”
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Before using for the first time
General notes
A copy of the data plate for your ap-
pliance is included with this manual. It
should be placed in the space pro-
vided at the back of this book.
The address of the nearest Miele Tech-
nical Service Department can be found
on the back cover. If it becomes
necessary to contact the Technical Ser-
vice Department, please have the
model and serial number of the ap-
pliance available. Both are listed on the
data plate.
Keep these instructions in a safe place
for reference, and pass them on to any
future user.
Before using for the first time
9

Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing ma-
terials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.
Please dispose of these materials as
you would any other recyclable pro-
ducts.
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the possi-
bility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
remove the power cord and any
doors to prevent it from becoming a
hazard.
Before using for the first time
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