Miele KM 391 G User manual

Operating Instructions
Gas hobs
KM 390 G
KM 391 G
To avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the appliance
it is essential to read these
instructions before installing
or using it.
WO
M.-Nr. 05 827 460

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Appliance models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the gas hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching on, controlling, switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Suitable pans for gas burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety cut-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use during a power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pan support, Control knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hob surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contents
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Appliance models
M 390 G
aWok burner
bAuxiliary burner
cFast burner
dNormal burner
ePan support (separat for each
burner)
fCooking zone symbols
gMains connection cable
Depending on country of destination,
the appliance may be supplied with
or without a plug. The plug shown is
for illustration only
Control knob for cooking zone:
hFront left
iRear left
jRear middle
kRear right
lFront right
Description of the appliance
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M 391 G
aWok burner
bAuxiliary burner
cFast burner
dNormal burner
ePan support (separat for each
burner)
fCooking zone symbols
gMains connection cable
Depending on country of destination,
the appliance may be supplied with
or without a plug. The plug shown is
for illustration only.
Control knob for cooking zone:
hFront left
iRear left
jRear middle
kRear right
lFront right
Description of the appliance
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Burner
Wok burner Auxiliary, normal and fast burner
mBurner cap
nBurner ring
oBurner head
pBurner base
qIgnitor
rIgnition safety device
Description of the appliance
5

This appliance complies with all rele-
vant legal safety requirements. Im-
proper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both per-
sonal injury and material damage.
Before installing and using the appli-
ance for the first time, read the oper-
ating and installation instructions
carefully. They give information on
safety, on the operation and care of
the appliance. This way you will
avoid the risk of accident and dam-
age to the appliance.
Do not let children access the appli-
ance or its controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference and pass them
on to any future user.
Building in and connection
The connection to the gas supply
must be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person in ac-
cordance with local and national safety
regulations, e.g. a registered gas fitter.
If the appliance is supplied without a
plug, or if the plug is removed the ap-
pliance must additionally be installed
and connected by a suitably qualified
and competent electrician in strict ac-
cordance with national and local regu-
lations. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damage caused
by incorrect installation or connection.
The electrical safety of this appli-
ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ap-
pliance and an effective earthing sys-
tem.
It is imperative that this basic safety re-
quirement be tested and where there is
any doubt, the electrical system of the
house should be checked out by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for damage
such as electric shock caused by the
lack or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system.
Ensure that the gas pipe and elec-
trical cable are installed in such a
way that they do not touch any parts of
the appliance which become hot. This
could cause damage.
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the ap-
pliance.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out by a suitably qualified engineer.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct usage
For safety reasons the appliance
must only be operated after it has
been built in. This is necessary to en-
sure that all electric components are
shielded.
This appliance is for domestic use
only, and is not intended for com-
mercial use.
Use this appliance for the prepara-
tion of meals only. Any other usage
is at the owner’s risk and could be dan-
gerous. The manufacturer can not be
held liable for damage caused by im-
proper use or misuse of the appliance.
Do not use the appliance to heat
up the room. The high temperature
could cause inflammable objects
nearby to catch fire.
Using the gas hob can cause heat
and moisture to build up in the
kitchen. Ensure that the room is well
ventilated; open a door or window or
provide a mechanical means of ventila-
tion, by installing a cooker hood, for ex-
ample.
This appliance must not be set up
or operated in the open air.
Make sure all the components of
the gas burners have been cor-
rectly assembled before switching on.
When using a cooker hood over
the gas hob, ensure that any burn-
ers in use are always covered with a
pan. Otherwise flames could be drawn
up by the suction of the cooker hood,
parts of which could then be damaged
or even set on fire.
Make sure you only use pans with
base diameter which is within the
range given in the chapter "Suitable
pans for gas". If it is oversized this may
cause the flames to spread out to the
sides and damage or burn the worktop,
wall claddings or surrounding units. An
undersized base diameter does not
guarantee the necessary stability.
Do not store any inflammable ob-
jects near the gas hob.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Protecting the appliance from
damage
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaning appliance to clean
the gas hob. Pressurised steam could
cause permanent damage to the sur-
face and to components, for which the
manufacturer cannot accept responsi-
bility.
Unless the pan manufacturer
states that you can do so, you
should never use pans with thin bases
on this hob and you should never heat
up an empty pan. Otherwise the hob
could get damaged.
Ceramic hobs:
Do not drop anything on the ce-
ramic surface of the hob. Even a light
object such as a salt cellar could cause
damage in certain circumstances.
Stainless steel hobs:
Do not let salty foods or liquids get
on the hob. These should be removed
as soon as possible to avoid the risk of
corrosion.
In countries which may be subject
to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its sur-
roundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage which might be
caused by cockroaches or other vermin
will not be covered by the appliance
guarantee.
Protection from burning
Do not let small children use the
appliance or touch it during opera-
tion. The burner support, burners and
also the surfaces around the burners
heat up and remain hot for quite a while
after the appliance has been switched
off. Danger of burning. Do not touch
them until they have cooled down. The
use of oven gloves is recommended.
Do not store anything which might
arouse a child’s interest in storage
areas above or next to the hob. Other-
wise they could be tempted into climb-
ing onto the appliance with the risk of
burning themselves.
To prevent the risk of children
reaching pan handles and pulling
pans over with the danger of burning or
scalding themselves be sure to turn
pan handles inwards and out of their
reach.
Use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when handling hot pots and
pans. Ensure that they do not come into
contact with the flames. Do not use
large cloths, tea towels or similar as the
ends could touch the flames and catch
fire. Take care not to let pot holders or
gloves get damp or wet, as this causes
heat to transfer through the material
quicker with the risk of burning yourself.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Do not heat up unopened tins of
food on the hob as pressure will
build up in the tin and it can explode.
This could result in injury or damage.
Do not use the hob as a resting
place for anything else. If the hob
was switched on inadvertently, or if it
was still hot the article could begin to
melt or catch fire.
Do not cover the hob with a cloth,
household foils or other similar ob-
jects. This could lead to danger of the
article catching fire, if the hob were to
be switched on inadvertently.
Remove splashes of fat and other
food debris from the surface as
soon as possible. These are a fire haz-
ard.
Never leave the hob unattended
when cooking with oil or fats as
these are fire hazards if overheated.
Overheated fat could catch fire and
even set the cooker hood on fire.
If oil or fat does catch fire despite
this do not attempt to put out the
flames with water. Use a suitable fire
blanket or fire extinguisher.
Do not flambé under a cooker
hood. Otherwise flames could be
drawn up by the suction of the cooker
hood, parts of which could then be
damaged or even set on fire.
Ensure that the flames from the
burner do not spread out beyond
the base and up the sides of the pan.
Do not spray areosols in the vicinity
of this appliance while it is in oper-
ation.
Warning and Safety instructions
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With a damaged appliance
In the event of damage or a defect,
switch off the appliance immedi-
ately. Turn off the gas supply tap, and
disconnect completely from the elec-
tricity supply. Contact the Service de-
partment.
Ensure that the appliance is discon-
nected from the electricity supply be-
fore any servicing or repair work.
Ceramic hobs:
Any breakages or cracks in the ce-
ramic surface of the hob are defects
and must be treated as such.
Repairs to the gas and electrical
components of this appliance must
only be carried out by a suitably quali-
fied person. Repairs by unauthorised
personnel could be dangerous. On no
account open the outer casing of the
appliance.
While the appliance is under guar-
antee repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a service engineer author-
ised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Further safety notes
When using an electric socket near
the hob, care should be taken that
the cable of the electrical appliance
does not come into contact with the gas
flames or the hot parts of the hob. The
insulation on the cable could become
damaged, giving rise to an electric
shock hazard.
Always ensure that food is suffi-
ciently cooked or reheated. Some
foods may contain micro organisms
which are only destroyed by thorough
cooking, therefore when cooking or re-
heating foods, e.g. poultry, select a lon-
ger cooking or reheating time.
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil
containers. These melt at higher
temperatures and could damage the
ceramic surface. Fire hazard.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other
inflammable substances should not
be stored in a drawer under the hob. If
cutlery inserts are to be placed in the
drawer these must be made of a suit-
able heat-resistant material.
The manufacturer cannot be held lia-
ble for damage caused by non-com-
pliance with these safety instruc-
tions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of the packaging ma-
terial
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi-
als away, please ensure that they are
offered for recycling
Disposal of old appliances
Old appliances contain materials which
can be reclaimed or recycled. Please
contact your dealer, your local waste
collection centre or scrap merchant
about potential recycling schemes.
Before disposing of an old appli-
ance, ensure that disconnection
from the gas supply is made by a
suitably qualified and competent
person. Switch off at the mains elec-
tricity supply. Cut off and render any
plug useless. Cut off the cable di-
rectly behind the appliance to pre-
vent misuse. This should be done by
a competent person. Ensure that the
appliance presents no danger to
children while being stored for dis-
posal.
Caring for the environment
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General notes
A data plate for your appliance is sup-
plied with this documentation. It should
be stuck into the space provided at the
end of the instruction book. The ad-
dress of the nearest Service Depart-
ment is given on the back page.
Before using for the first time
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Cleaning and heating up for
the first time
Before using for the first time clean the
hob and all removable parts as follows:
^The removable parts of the gas
burner assembly can be washed in a
mild solution of water and wash-
ing-up liquid. Wipe dry and reassem-
ble in the correct order (see
"Cleaning and care").
^Clean the hob with a damp cloth only,
and then wipe dry.
Do not use washing up liquid on the
ceramic surface as it can leave a
blue sheen on the surface which
may be difficult to remove.
Metal components have a protective
coating which may give off a slight
smell when the hob is heated up for the
first time. The smell and any vapours
will dissipate after a short time and do
not indicate a faulty connection or ap-
pliance.
Before using for the first time
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Switching on, controlling,
switching off
The control knobs are used to switch on
the burner and regulate the strength of
the flame.
Switching on:
^The control knob for the burner re-
quired must be pressed in and
turned anti-clockwise to the large
flame symbol to switch on.
^When the flame ignites, keep the
control pressed in for 8-10 seconds,
and then let it go.
If the flame goes out, repeat the proce-
dure, keeping the control knob pressed
in for a few extra seconds.
Auxiliary, normal and fast burner
Wok burner
Using the gas hob
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&
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Controlling:
^When the flame burns steady after re-
leasing the knob, select a setting be-
tween the large and the small flame
symbol. The flame gets smaller, when
you turn the control knob anti-clock-
wise and bigger when turning clock-
wise. You don’t need to press the
knob.
^Wok burner:
On reaching the resistance briefly
press the knob to turn past. Then
without pressing it in turn the control
to the required setting.
^Control the flame so that it does not
spread out beyond the sides of the
pan. As the outer part of the flame is
much hotter than the centre, the tips
of the flames should stay beneath the
pan base. Flame tips which extend
beyond the sides of the pan merely
warm up the air in the room and can
also damage pan handles and in-
crease the danger of burning.
Switching off:
^Turn the knob clockwise until the "ß"
position is reached.
This stops the flow of gas and the flame
goes out.
Remember: Turn anti-clockwise to
switch on, turn clockwise to switch
off. The control knob cannot be
turned anti-clockwise from the small
flame symbol to the "ß" position.
Using the gas hob
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Settings
Setting Auxiliary-, nromal-
and fast burner
Wok burner
ßgas supply is turned off
*flame outer ring:
inner ring:
&
(2x)
-outer ring: weak
inner ring:
+-outer ring: -
inner ring:
/weak flame outer ring: -
inner ring: weak
Using the gas hob
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Suitable pans for gas burners
Burner Base diameter in cm
min. max.
Auxiliary 10 22
Normal 12 22
Fast 14 24
Wok 14 24
–Keep to the measurements given in
the table. If the base diameter is
oversized this may cause the flames
to spread out to the sides and dam-
age or burn the worktop, wall clad-
dings or surrounding units. An under-
sized base diameter does not guar-
antee the necessary stability.
– Often the maximum diameter quoted
by manufacturers refers to the diam-
eter of the top rim of the pot or pan.
However, it is the diameter at the
base which is relevant. This diameter
may well be smaller than that of the
top rim.
–Choose a pan or port mainly accord-
ing to the base diameter. The simple
rule: a large pan for the large flame,
a small pan for the small flame.
–Wide, shallow pans are preferable to
narrow, tall ones. They heat up more
quickly as there is room for more
flame under the base.
–Any heat-resistant pans can be used
on a gas burner. Pan bases do not
need to be even for cooking, (in con-
trast with those used on an electric
hob). Through the spreading action
of the flame, heat reaches all parts of
the base.
– Thick pan bases reduce the risk of
food overheating in places, as heat
is better distributed.
– Thin pan bases conduct heat to the
food inside more quickly than thicker
ones. However as the heat is not
evenly distributed over the pan base
there is a danger that food may heat
up unevenly. Stir the food frequently.
Tip for saving energy:
–Use a pan lid whenever possible to
minimise heat loss.
Using the gas hob
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Safety cut-out
This appliance is fitted with an electric
ignition safety device which cuts off the
supply of gas to a burner if the flame
goes out, for example if food has boiled
over, or if there was a sudden draught.
^To use the hob again, turn the knob
clockwise until the "ß" position is
reached and switch on as normal.
The safety cut-out operates independ-
ently from the electricity supply. This
means that it is still active when the hob
is used during a power cut (see "Use
during a power cut").
Use during a power cut
If there is an interruption to the electric-
ity supply the gas can be ignited with a
match:
^Press in the relevant control knob and
turn it anti-clockwise to the large gas
symbol.
^Hold the control pressed in and light
the gas at the burner with a match.
^Keep the control knob pressed in for
a further 8-10 seconds and then re-
lease it.
Using the gas hob
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General
Clean the appliance regularly, prefera-
bly after each use. Allow it to cool suffi-
ciently.
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaner to clean this appli-
ance. Pressurised steam could
cause permanent damage to the
surface and to components for
which the manufacturer cannot ac-
cept liability.
Do not use any sharp objects which
could damage the seal between the
ceramic surface and the surround-
ing frame and between the frame
and the worktop.
Never use aggressive or abrasive
cleaning agents, e.g. grill and oven
sprays, stain or rust removers,
scouring agents or abrasive
sponges.
Do not let the ignitor in the burner
get wet. It it gets wet it will not spark.
After cleaning the hob it must be
thoroughly dried with a soft cloth to
prevent a build up of limescale de-
posits.
Pan support, Control knobs
Take off the pan supports.
Clean these and the control knobs with
a damp cloth, washing up liquid and
warm water. Stubborn soiling is best
soaked before.
Finally dry everything with a clean soft
cloth.
Cleaning and care
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Hob surface
Stainless steel
Clean the hob surface with a sponge
and a mild solution of warm water and
washing up liquid. Soak baked or hard-
ened spills.
Dry the hob surface thoroughly after
cleaning.
The stainless steel surface of the hob
can be cleaned using a proprietary
non-abrasive cleaning agent designed
for use on stainless steel surfaces. Ap-
ply with an even pressure following the
direction of the "grain".
Please contact your local Spare Parts
department for information on the ap-
propriate cleaning product.
Thoroughly remove salty foods or
liquids from the hob as soon as pos-
sible to avoid the risk of corrosion.
Ceramic surface
Wipe soiling off using a damp cloth.
Stubborn soiling is best removed with a
shielded scraper blade.
Then apply a proprietary cleaning
agent for ceramic surfaces using a soft
cloth or kitchen paper towel. This way
any limescale deposits, caused for ex-
ample by water boiling over, are re-
moved.
Finally wipe the hob surface with a
damp cloth and then dry it with a clean
soft cloth.
Note that some cleaning agents contain
a protective additive designed to pre-
vent water marks and smears adhering
to the surface
Do not use washing up liquid on the
ceramic surface as it can leave a
blue sheen which may be difficult to
remove.
When using a cleaner for ceramic
surfaces follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
Cleaning and care
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