Miele KM 406 User manual

Operating instructions
Gas hob
KM 406
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident
or damage to the machine.
WO
05 021 300
M.-Nr.

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the gas hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching on, Switching off, Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pans and trivet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety cut-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use during a power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ceramic hob surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
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aTrivet
bPan support
cSmall burner cap
dLarge burner cap
eBurner collar ring
fLarge burner cap base
gIgnition safety device
hIgnitor
iBurner base
jAir inlet withcover plate
kControl for burner
lMains connection cable
mPlug
Depending on country of
destination, the appliance may be
supplied with or without a plug. The
plug shown is for illustration only.
Description of the appliance
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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 which complies with local and na-
tional safety regulations. It is most im-
portant that this basic safety require-
ment is tested by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system such as an
electric shock.
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 responsible for damage caused
by improper use or misuse of the appli-
ance.
Do not use the appliance to heat
up the room. The high temperature
could cause inflammable objects
nearby to catch fire.
Ensure the room in which the gas
hob is installed has sufficient venti-
lation. In a small kitchen it may be ad-
visable to keep the door open if using
the hob for extended periods.
This appliance must not be set up
or operated in the open air.
Make sure all the components of
the gas burner have been correctly
assembled before switching on.
Ensure that air inlet is never cov-
ered over with a cloth or anything
else.
When using a cooker hood over
the gas hob, ensure that the burner
is always covered with a pan when in
use. 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.
Only use woks or pans with a base
diameter between 16 cm and maxi-
mum 28 cm on this hob. Using larger
pans may cause the flames to spread
out to the sides and damage or burn
the worktop, wall claddings or sur-
rounding units.
For safety and stability use the
trivet for pans with a base diameter
of less than 16 cm.
Do not store any inflammable ob-
jects near the gas hob.
Warning and Safety instructions
5

Protecting the appliance from
damage
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 circum-
stances.
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.
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.
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, trivet, burners
and also the ceramic 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.
Use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when handling hot pots and
pans. Ensure that the pot holders 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.
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.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
Remove splashes of fat and other
food debris from the surface as
soon as possible. These are a fire haz-
ard.
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.
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 does not spread out be-
yond the base and up the sides of the
pan.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity
of this appliance while it is in oper-
ation.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other
inflammable substances should not
be stored in a drawer under the hob if
there is no shelf separating the drawer
from the hob. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer these must be
made of a suitable heat-resistant mate-
rial.
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.
Any breakages or cracks in the ce-
ramic surface of the hob are de-
fects 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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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urther 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.
Before disposing of an old appli-
ance, ensure that disconnection
from the gas supply is made by a suit-
ably competent person. Switch off at
the mains electricity supply. Cut off and
render any plug useless. Cut off the ca-
ble directly behind the appliance to
prevent misuse. Ensure that the appli-
ance presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of the packing
material
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 your an appliance
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 ceramic surface 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, Switching off,
Controls
The control is used to switch on the
burner and regulate the strength of the
flame.
To switch on:
^Press in the control and then turn
anti-clockwise to the large flame sym-
bol.
^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 pressed in for
a few extra seconds.
To regulate the burner setting:
^To turn the heat down from a high to
a low setting turn the control
anti-clockwise until there is a resis-
tance. Briefly press to turn past the
resistance. Then without pressing it in
turn the control to the required set-
ting.
^To turn the heat up from a low to a
high setting, turn the control clock-
wise until there is a resistance.
Briefly press to turn past the resis-
tance. Then without pressing it in turn
the control to the required setting.
To switch off:
^Turn the control clockwise until "ß" 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.
Stop when you feel a resistance. Do
not try to force the control further.
The control cannot be turned
anti-clockwise from the small flame
symbol to the "ß" position.
Using the gas hob
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Settings
Setting Description of the flame
ßgas is turned off
*strongest flame
outer and inner rings both produce high flames
&
(2x)
strong flame
outer flame ring burns on low,
inner flame ring burns on high
+low flame
inner flame ring burns on high
/very low flame
inner flame ring burns on low
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 be a fire hazard.
Using the gas hob
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Pans and trivet
Pan size
–Wide, shallow pans are preferable to
narrow, tall ones. They heat up more
quickly as there is room for more
flame under the base. The burner is
also suitable for wok cooking.
– The base diameter of the pan or wok
should not exceed 28 cm.
Using larger pans may cause the
flames to spread out to the sides and
damage or burn the worktop, wall
claddings or surrounding units.
– For safety and stability, please use
the trivet for pans with a base diame-
ter less than 16 cm.
When using smaller pans you should
always turn the hob control to the
lowest setting. If it is too high flames
can lick up the sides of the pan!
Suitable pans
Any heat-resistant pans can be used on
a gas burner.
Pan bases do not need to be even for
cooking, (in contrast 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.
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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Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaning appliance to clean
this appliance. Pressurised steam
could cause permanent damage to
the surface and to components, for
which the manufacturer cannot ac-
cept responsibility.
Do not use any sharp pointed ob-
jects which could damage the seal
between the ceramic surface and
the surrounding frame and between
the frame and the worktop.
Never use scouring agents or pads,
abrasive cleaning agents, or strong
cleaners such as oven sprays, stain
or rust removers, as these could
damage the surface of the appli-
ance.
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.
The ceramic surface can be cleaned
using a proprietary cleaning agent
specifically designed for ceramic
surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
Do not let the ignitor in the burner
get wet. If it gets wet it will not spark.
After cleaning the ceramic surface
must be thoroughly dried with a soft
cloth to prevent a build up of
limescale deposits.
Ceramic hob surface
The ceramic surface should be cleaned
regularly, preferably after each use.
Before cleaning allow the hob to cool
down. 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.
If wished you could use a cleaning
agent with a protective additive de-
signed to prevent water marks and
smears adhering to the surface.
Finally wipe the hob surface with a
damp cloth and then dry it with a clean
soft cloth.
Cleaning and care
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Burner
The burner can be dismantled for
cleaning once it has cooled down.
Proceed as follows:
^Take off all the removable parts of the
burner and wash in a solution of hot
water and washing up liquid. Then
rub them all dry. Make sure that the
flame slits are completely dry.
The surfaces of the two burner caps will
become more matt with time. This is
normal and does not indicate any dete-
rioration.
^Wipe the fixed parts of the burner
base with a damp cloth and dry after-
wards.
^Gently wipe the ignitor and the igni-
tion safety device with a well
wrung-out cloth and wipe dry with a
clean cloth.
Cleaning and care
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Re-assemble the burner as follows
(see illustration):
^Fit the large burner cap base on to
the burner base a.
^Fit the burner collar ring.
^Fit the large burner cap on the large
burner cap base b.
^Fit the small burner cap.
^Put the pan support in place c.
^Put the trivet in place if required.
Make sure that the parts of the burner
are re-assembled in the correct order
after cleaning.
Important:
1. Do not mix up the top and bottom.
2. The locating lugs must fit exactly into
the notches.
Cleaning and care
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Repairs to the gas and electrical
components of this appliance must
only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person to
ensure safety. Unauthorised repairs
could be dangerous.
However, some minor problems can be
resolved as follows:
What to do if ...
... the burner does not ignite after
several attempts
Check whether
– the burner is correctly assembled.
– the gas supply tap is turned on.
– the burner is dry and clean.
– the flame slits are clean and un-
blocked.
–The mains fuse has blown. If this is
the case, call an electrician or the
Service Department. (The gas can
be lit with a match). (See "Use during
a power cut").
... the gas flame goes out after being
lit
Check whether the burner covers are
correctly assembled.
... the ignitor on the burner does not
spark?
Check whether food deposits have
lodged themselves between the ignitor
and the burner cover.
Carefully remove any soiling. Do not let
the ignitor get wet.
... the flame suddenly looks different
Check whether the burner is correctly
assembled.
Problem solving guide
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