Miele KM 2356-1 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Gas hobs
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 138 720

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This hob can be used in countries other than those specified on the appliance
and in these operating and installation instructions. It is, however, set up for
connection to the gas and electricity supplies in the countries specified. For
trouble-free operation of the appliance, it is best to use it in the countries spe-
cified for use.
For use in other countries, please contact Miele in your country.

Gas-heated appliances
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Safety precautions to take if you smell gas
Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately.
This is usually located near the gas meter.
Eliminate all sources of ignition in a safe manner.
Do not smoke, light cigarette lighters or matches.
Do not operate electrical lights or switches, i.e. do not switch them “On” or
“Off”.
Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area.
If the smell of gas persists, evacuate the building.
In the UK you must now:
Call the Gas Emergency Contact Centre (Tel: [phone]).
For any gas work in the UK always use a Gas Safe registered engineer.
In other countries please follow relevant country specific procedures on gas.

Contents
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Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 6
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 16
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 17
Hob........................................................................................................................ 17
Control knobs........................................................................................................ 18
Burner.................................................................................................................... 19
Accessories supplied ............................................................................................ 20
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 21
Cleaning the hob for the first time......................................................................... 21
Switching on the hob for the first time .................................................................. 21
Pans ...................................................................................................................... 22
Tips on saving energy ........................................................................................ 24
Operation.............................................................................................................. 25
Rapid ignition system............................................................................................ 25
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting the flame................................................................................................ 26
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 26
Safety features..................................................................................................... 27
Ignition safety ........................................................................................................ 27
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 28
Stainless steel trough ............................................................................................ 29
Pan supports ......................................................................................................... 30
Control knobs........................................................................................................ 30
Burner.................................................................................................................... 31
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 33
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 35
Safety instructions for installation..................................................................... 36
Safety distances .................................................................................................. 37
Hob with frame or bevelled edge....................................................................... 40
Installation notes ................................................................................................... 40
Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................... 41
KM 2356-1........................................................................................................ 41
Installation ............................................................................................................. 42

Contents
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Flush-fitted hobs ................................................................................................. 44
Installation notes ................................................................................................... 44
Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................... 45
KM 2357-1........................................................................................................ 45
Installation ............................................................................................................. 46
Securing the hob ................................................................................................. 50
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 51
Gas connection.................................................................................................... 53
Burner ratings ...................................................................................................... 56
Converting to another gas type ......................................................................... 57
Jet table................................................................................................................. 57
Changing the jets .................................................................................................. 57
Changing the main jets..................................................................................... 57
Changing the small jets.................................................................................... 58
Functional check ................................................................................................... 59
After sales service............................................................................................... 60
Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 60
Data plate .............................................................................................................. 60
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 60
Product data sheets ........................................................................................... 61

Warning and Safety instructions
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This hob complies with all relevant safety requirements. Inappro-
priate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the hob, please read
these instructions carefully before installation and before using it
for the first time. They contain important notes on installation,
safety, use and maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
 This hob is intended for domestic use and use in other similar en-
vironments.
 This hob is not intended for outdoor use.
 It is intended for domestic use only to cook food and keep it
warm. Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer and could
be dangerous.
 This hob is not intended for use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision and instruction concerning
its use by a person responsible for their safety. They may only use
the hob unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a
safe way. They must be able to recognise and understand the
dangers of misuse.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the hob
unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children over 8years of age may use the hob without supervision
if its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able
to use it safely. Children must be able to understand and recognise
the possible dangers caused by incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean the hob unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the hob and do not let
them play with it.
 The hob gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after be-
ing switched off. Keep children well away from the hob until it has
cooled down and there is no danger of burning.
 Danger of burning!
Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in stor-
age areas above or behind the hob. Otherwise they could be temp-
ted into climbing onto the appliance with the risk of burning them-
selves.
 Risk of burning and scalding.
Place pots and pans on the cooking zone in such a way that children
cannot pull them down and burn themselves.
 Danger of suffocation!
Whilst playing, children may become entangled in packaging mater-
ial (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head with the risk of
suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re-
pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
 Damage to the hob can compromise your safety. Check the hob
for visible signs of damage. Do not use the hob if it is damaged.
 Reliable and safe operation of this hob can only be assured if it
has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of this hob can only be guaranteed when cor-
rectly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is
met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a
qualified electrician.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the hob, make sure that the con-
nection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the
mains electricity supply before connecting it to the mains.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
 Do not connect the hob to the mains electrical supply by a multi-
socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and do not
guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 For safety reasons, this hob may only be used after it has been
built in.
 This hob must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
 Never open the casing of the hob.
Touching or tampering with electrical connections or components
and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults.
 While the hob is under warranty, repairs should only be under-
taken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the war-
ranty is invalidated.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu-
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
 The hob is not intended for use with an external timer switch or a
remote control system.
 The connection to the gas supply must be carried out by a suit-
ably qualified gas fitter e.g. a Gas Safe registered technician in the
UK (see “Gas connection”).
If the plug has been removed or the connection cable is not supplied
with a plug, the hob must be connected to the mains supply by a
suitably qualified electrician (see “Electrical connection”).
 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced
with a special connection cable by an electrician (see “Electrical
connection”).
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the hob must be
disconnected from the mains electricity supply. The gas supply must
also be shut off. Depending on country this is done in one of several
different ways:
– the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applic-
able), or
– switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug from the
socket. Pull by the plug and not by the mains connection cable to
disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
– the gas inlet valve is closed.
 Danger of electric shock!
Do not use the hob if it is damaged or if it suffers damage during
use. Switch it off immediately. Disconnect it from the mains electri-
city and gas supply. Call Service.