Miele KM 2357, KM 2356 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Gas hobs
KM 2356
KM 2357

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. 09 370 470

G This appliance can be used in countries other than those specified on the

appliance. It is, however, set up for connection to the gas and electricity
supplies in the countries specified. For use in other countries please contact
the Miele spare parts or customer service department in your country.

D Das Gerät ist auch für den Gebrauch in anderen als auf dem Gerät

angegebenen Bestimmungsländer zugelassen. Die landesspezifische
Ausführung und die Anschlussart des Gerätes haben wesentlichen Einfluss auf
den einwandfreien und sicheren Betrieb. Für den Betrieb in einem anderen als
auf dem Gerät angegebenen Bestimmungsland wenden Sie sich bitte an den
für das Land zuständigen Kundendienst.

E El aparato está autorizado para el uso en países diferentes a los países de

destino indicados. La ejecución específica para cada país y el tipo de
conexión del aparato influyen de forma decisiva en el funcionamiento correcto
y seguro. Para el funcionamiento en un país diferente al país de destino
indicado en el aparato, consulte al Servicio Post-venta autorizado para el país.

F Cet appareil est également homologué dans des pays différents de ceux

mentionnés sur l’appareil. Pour que l’appareil fonctionne parfaitement et en
toute sécurité, il est important de disposer de l’exécution spécifique au pays et
du type de raccordement approprié. Pour le fonctionnement dans un pays
autre que celui spécifié sur l’appareil, veuillez vous adresser au service
après-vente du pays où sera installé l’appareil.

I L’apparecchio può essere usato anche in paesi diversi da quello indicato

sull’apparecchio stesso. Tuttavia, le varianti specifiche di un determinato paese
e il tipo di allacciamento alla rete hanno un’importanza fondamentale per il suo
sicuro e corretto funzionamento. Per questo se si vuole usare l’apparecchio in
un paese diverso rivolgersi al servizio di assistenza tecnica Miele del paese in
cui si intende usarlo.

M Het apparaat is ook toegelaten voor gebruik in andere landen dan de landen

die op het apparaat vermeld staan. De specifieke uitvoering en de aansluitwijze
zijn van groot belang voor het goed en veilig functioneren. Neem daarom
contact op met de Technische Dienst van de fabrikant in uw land als u het
apparaat in een land wilt gebruiken dat niet op het apparaat vermeld staat.

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Gas-heated appliances
Safety precautions to take if you smell gas

ß Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately.

This is usually located near the gas meter.

ß Eliminate all sources of ignition in a safe manner.

Do not smoke, light cigarette lighters or matches.

ß Do not operate electrical lights or switches, i.e. do not switch them "On" or "Off".

ß Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area.

ß If the smell of gas persists, evacuate the building.

In the UK you must now:

ß 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.

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Contents

Guide to the appliance .............................................6

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................9

Caring for the environment.........................................17

Before using for the first time.......................................18

Operation .......................................................19

Rapid ignition system ..............................................19

Controls .........................................................19

Switching on .....................................................20

Regulating the flame ...............................................21

Switching off .....................................................21

Pans ...........................................................22

Wok ring ......................................................23

Combi insert ...................................................23

Energy saving tips ................................................24

Safety features ...................................................25

Thermo-electric ignition safety device..................................25

Safety switch-off...................................................25

Cleaning and care ................................................26

Problem solving guide ............................................30

Optional accessories..............................................32

Safety instructions for installation...................................33

KM 2356 ........................................................36

Building-in dimensions .............................................36

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Contents

KM 2357 ........................................................39

Building-in dimensions .............................................39

Installation .......................................................41

Securing the appliance ............................................44

After installation ...................................................44

Electrical connection..............................................45

Gas connection ..................................................47

Burner ratings ...................................................49

Conversion to another type of gas...................................50

Jet table .........................................................50

To change the main jets ............................................51

To change the small jets ............................................53

Function test .....................................................54

After sales service, data plate, guarantee .............................55

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Guide to the appliance

Hob

a Small burner

b Large burner

c Wok burner

d Medium burner

e Medium burner

f Pan support (in three sections)

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Controls:

g Front left

h Back left

i Middle

j Back right

k Front right

Burners

Guide to the appliance

Wok burner

a Outer burner cap

b Inner burner cap

Small, medium and large burners

a Burner cap

b Burner head

c Ignition safety device

d Ignitor

e Burner base

c Burner head

d Burner base

e Ignition safety device

f Ignitor

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Guide to the appliance

Accessories supplied

The accessories supplied with your appliance as well as a
range of optional ones are available to order from Miele (see
"Optional accessories").

Wok ring

The Wok ring supplied with your appliance can be used in
instances where extra stability is required. It is particularly
suitable for Woks with a rounded base.

Combi insert for small pans

For small and large pans, see "Pans".

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Warning and Safety instructions

This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however,
present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before installation and
using it for the first time. They contain important notes on
installation, safety, operation and care.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

This gas hob is not designed for commercial use. It is intended

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for use in domestic households and similar working and residential
environments.

It is intended for domestic use only to cook food and keep it

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warm.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from
incorrect or improper use or operation.

The gas hob is not intended for outdoor use.

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The appliance may only be used by people with reduced

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physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not

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allow children to play with it or use the controls. Please supervise
children whilst you are using the appliance.

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the hob

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unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use, clean or maintain the

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hob without supervision if they have been shown how to do so in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for quite a

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while after it has been switched off. Keep children well away from
the appliance until it has cooled down and there is no danger of
burning.

Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in

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storage areas above or next to the hob. Otherwise they could be
tempted into climbing onto the appliance. Danger of burning.

Keep all pans out of reach of children. Turn pan handles inwards

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away from the edge of the hob. Danger of burning or scalding.
Special hob guards are available from good retail outlets.

Packaging, e.g. polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept

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out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon as
possible.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before installation, check the appliance for visible signs of

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damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be
dangerous.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if

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correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and tested regularly, and where there is
any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric
shock).

Before connecting the appliance to the mains electricity supply,

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make sure that the data quoted on the data plate match the
household mains supply, otherwise the appliance could be
damaged. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has

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been built in.

Connection to the gas supply must be carried out by a suitably

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qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current
local and national safety regulations, e.g. a Gas Safe registered
technician in the U.K.

If the appliance is supplied without a plug, or if the plug is removed,
it must be connected to the mains electricity supply by a suitably
qualified and competent electrician in strict accordance with current
local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or
connection.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Never open the outer casing of the appliance. Tampering with

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electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.

Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by

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a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with
current national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance

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must be disconnected from the gas supply and mains electricity
supply.

While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be

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undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise
the guarantee is invalidated.

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele

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original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety
of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

The appliance is not intended for use with an external timer

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switch or a remote control system.

If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a

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suitably qualified electrician with a special connection cable of type
H 05 V V-F (pvc insulated), available from the Miele Spare Parts
Department.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a

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multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

Do not use the hob if it is faulty. Switch it off immediately and

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disconnect it from the mains electricity supply and the gas supply.
Call Miele Service.

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Warning and Safety instructions

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or

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other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which
may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered
by the guarantee.

Correct use

The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for quite a

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while after it has been switched off. Do not touch it whilst it could still
be hot.

If a cooker hood is installed above the gas hob, ensure that the

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burners are always covered with a pan when in use. Otherwise
flames could reach the cooker hood, parts of which could then be
damaged or set on fire.

Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is being used. Oil

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and fat are potential fire hazards as they can ignite if overheated.

If oil or fat does catch fire, do not attempt to put out the flames

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with water. Use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan lid, damp towel or
similar to smother the flames.

Do not use the appliance to heat up the room. Due to the high

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temperatures radiated, objects near the appliance could catch fire.
The life of the appliance could also be reduced.

Do not flambé under a cooker hood. The flames could set the

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cooker hood on fire.

Always use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when working

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with a hot appliance. 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 the gloves
get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material
more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use the appliance as a resting place for anything else. The

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article could melt or catch fire if residual heat is still present or if the
appliance is switched on by mistake.

Do not cover the hob with, e. g. with a hob cover, a cloth or

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protective foil. This could present a fire hazard if the appliance is
switched on by mistake or if it is still warm.

Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers as these melt at

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high temperatures and could catch fire.

Do not heat up unopened tins of food on the hob as pressure will

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build up in the tin, causing it to explode. This could result in injury
and scalding or damage.

Make sure all the components of the gas burners have been

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correctly assembled before switching on.

Pans must be the correct size for the burner they are used on

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(see "Suitable pans"). A pan which is too small will be unstable on
the pan support. If the pan diameter is too large, flames can spread
out to the sides and damage or burn the worktop, wall claddings or
surrounding units and also parts of the hob. Miele cannot be held
liable for this type of damage.

Ensure that the flames from the burner do not spread out beyond

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the base and up the sides of the pan.

Unless the pan manufacturer states that you can do so, do not

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use pans with very thin bases on this hob, and never heat up empty
pans as they could get damaged. This could also damage the
appliance.

The pan support supplied must always be used. Pans must not

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be placed directly on the burner.

Do not store any inflammable objects near the gas hob.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Remove splashes of fat and other food debris from the surface as

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soon as possible. These are a fire hazard.

Replace the pan supports carefully to avoid scratching the

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surface of the hob.

Using a gas hob results in the build-up of heat, moisture and

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combustion products in the room in which it is installed. To ensure
that there is adequate ventilation, especially when the appliance is
in use: make sure natural ventilation to the room is unhindered or
use a mechanical ventilation device (e.g. a cooker hood).

Intensive and prolonged use of the appliance may result in a

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requirement for additional ventilation, e.g. opening a window or a
more effective form of ventilation, e.g. use of a cooker hood on a
higher setting.

When using the gas hob an extractor hood or a ventilation facility

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must be used.

When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food

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blender, near the gas hob, ensure that the cable of the electrical
appliance does not come into contact with the hot appliance. The
insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an
electric shock hazard.

Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances must

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not be stored in a drawer under the hob. Cutlery inserts must be
heat-resistant.

Do not use pans that are large enough to cover more than one

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burner. The resulting build-up of heat could damage the appliance.

Avoid allowing liquids or foods containing salt to spill onto the

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hob. If salty foods or liquids do get on the hob, they should be
removed as soon as possible to avoid the risk of corrosion.

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Warning and Safety instructions

If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it may

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only be used with the furniture door open.
Only close the door if the appliance is switched off.

If the appliance has not been used for a long period of time it

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should be thoroughly cleaned before it is used again. It is also
advisable to have the appliance tested for safety.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing
material

The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should 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.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

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