Miele KM 320 G Operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Gas hob

KM 320 G

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

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M.-Nr. 05 591 580

Contents

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the gas hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Switching on, Switching off, Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety cut-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Use during a power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Data plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Description of the appliance

b Pan support	Control knobs:
c Burner cover	j back left
d Burner head	k back right
e Burner base	l front right
f Ignitor	m front left

g Mains connection cable *
h Ignition safety control
		* Depending on country of destina-
i Burner indicators
		tion, the appliance may be supplied
		with or without a plug. The plug
		shown is for illustration only.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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

Before installing and using the appliance for the first time, read the operating 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 damage to the appliance.

Do not let children access the appliance 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 accordance with local and national safety regulations, e.g. a Corgi registered ser-

vice technician in the U.K. If the appliance is supplied without a plug, or if the plug is removed the appliance must additionally be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent electrician in strict accordance with national and local regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system.

It is imperative that this basic safety requirement 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 electrical 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 appliance.

This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile in-

stallations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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 preparation 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 appliance.

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 advisable 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 burners have been correctly assembled before switching on.

When using a cooker hood over the gas hob, ensure that any bur-

ners 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.

Do not use pans with too large a base diameter. Using larger pans

may cause the flames to spread out and damage or burn the worktop or surrounding units.

For safety and stability do not use pans with a base diameter smaller

than the pan support.

Do not store any inflammable objects near the gas hob.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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 surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility.

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 surroundings 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

The appliance heats up and remains hot for quite a while after it

has been switched off. Keep children away.

Do not store anything which might arouse a child’s interest in storage areas above or next to the hob. Otherwise 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. Special hob guards are available from good retail outlets as additional protection.

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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 hazard.

Do not cover the hob with a cloth, household foils or other similar objects. 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 do not spread out beyond

the base and up the sides of the pan.

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 in-

serts are to be placed in the drawer these must be made of a suitable heatresistant material.

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Warning and Safety instructions

With a damaged appliance

In the event of damage or a defect, switch off the appliance imme-

diately. Turn off the gas supply tap, and disconnect completely from the electricity supply. The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:

- the mains fuse is withdrawn, or

– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed (pull on the plug, not the cable).

Contact the Service department. Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the electricity supply before any servicing or repair work.

Repairs to the gas and electrical components of this appliance must

only be carried out by a suitably qualified person. Repairs by unauthorised personnel could be dangerous. On no account open the outer casing of the appliance.

While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be under-

taken by a service engineer authorised 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 sufficiently cooked or reheated. Some

foods may contain micro organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking, therefore when cooking or reheating foods, e.g. poultry, select a longer cooking or reheating time.

Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers. These melt at higher

temperatures. Fire hazard.

Never heat up empty pots or pans on the hob as this could damage

them.

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