Miele KM 360 Operating instructions
Operating instructions
Gas cooktops
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions
before installation or use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Do not use or store gasoline or other combustible liquids or vapors in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
– Do not try to light any appliance.
– Do not touch any electric switches.
– Do not use any phones inside your building.
– Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
– If you are unable to reach your gas provider, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, qualified service agency or your gas provider.
(In Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a licensed installer / gas
fitter.)
- Note to the installer:
Please give these installation instructions to the consumer for the local electrical/gas inspector.
WARNING: Never Operate the Top Surface Cooking Section of this Appli-
ance Unattended.
- Failure to follow this warning statement could result in fire, explosion, or burn
hazard that could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
- If a fire sould occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire
department.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH AN OIL/GREASE FIRE WITH WATER.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................ 4
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15
Overview............................................................................................................. 16
Cooktop............................................................................................................... 16
Control knobs...................................................................................................... 17
Burner.................................................................................................................. 18
Before first use .................................................................................................. 19
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time................................................................ 19
Turning on the cooktop for the first time ............................................................. 19
Cookware ........................................................................................................... 20
Energy saving tips ............................................................................................ 21
Operation............................................................................................................ 22
Turning the appliance on ..................................................................................... 22
Adjusting the flame.............................................................................................. 23
Visual characteristics gas flames ................................................................... 23
Switching off........................................................................................................ 23
Safety features................................................................................................... 24
Ignition safety control.......................................................................................... 24
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 25
Stainless-steel cooktop....................................................................................... 26
Grates.................................................................................................................. 27
Control knobs...................................................................................................... 27
Burner.................................................................................................................. 28
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 29
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 31
Customer Service.............................................................................................. 32
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 32
Appliance warranty and product registration ...................................................... 32
MieleCare ........................................................................................................... 33
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This cooktop complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage.
Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before
using the cooktop. They contain important information on safety,
installation, use and maintenance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the cooktop.
When installing the cooktop, Miele expressly and strongly advises
that you read and follow the instructions under “Installation”, as
well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Appropriate use
This cooktop is intended for domestic use and use in other similar
environments.
This cooktop is not intended for outdoor use.
The cooktop is intended for domestic use only to prepare food
and keep it warm. Any other use may be dangerous.
Persons (including children) who lack physical, sensory or mental
abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person.
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Safety with children
As with any other appliance, children must be supervised.
Do not leave children unattended: Children should not be alone or
unsupervised in the area where the appliance is installed. Do not allow them to sit or stand on the appliance.
Be sure to supervise any children in the vicinity of the cooktop,
and do not let them play with it.
The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for some time
after being turned off. Keep children away from the appliance until it
has cooled down and is no longer a burn hazard.
Danger of burning. Do not store anything which might arouse a
child’s interest in storage areas above or behind the cooktop. Otherwise they could be tempted to climb onto the appliance.
Risk of burning or scalding. Turn pot and pan handles inward, so
children cannot pull them down and be burned.
Danger of suffocation. While playing, children may become entan-
gled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over
their head, presenting the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Technical safety
Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.
Maintenance by the user: Never repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless the instructions specifically recommend doing so.
Service work should only be performed by a qualified technician.
Damage to the cooktop can compromise your safety. Check the
cooktop for visible signs of damage. Do not use the cooktop if it is
damaged.
Reliable and safe operation of the cooktop can only be guaran-
teed if it is connected to the public power supply.
Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective
grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement
be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house
checked by a qualified electrician.
Proper installation: Make sure that your appliance has been in-
stalled correctly and that it has been grounded by a qualified technician.
To avoid damaging the cooktop, make sure that the connection
data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate correspond to the
building's power supply before connecting the appliance.
When in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
For safety reasons, the cooktop may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical
or mechanical components of the cooktop will endanger your safety
and may lead to appliance malfunctions.
Do not open the casing of the cooktop under any circumstances.
Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service techni-
cian will void the warranty.
Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts
only. Only with these parts can safety of the appliance be assured as
intended by the manufacturer.
The appliance 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 quali-
fied service technician in accordance with current local and national
safety regulations (see “Gas connection”). If the plug has been removed or the power cord is not supplied with a plug, the cooktop
must be connected to the power supply by a qualified service technician (see “Electrical connection”).
If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a quali-
fied service technician (see “Electrical connection”).
During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the appliance
must be completely disconnected from the household electricity
supply. The gas supply must be shut off. Ensure that this is the case
by:
- removing the fuse
- “tripping” the circuit breaker, or
- unplugging the unit. Pull the plug not the cord.
- Shut off the gas supply.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Danger of electric shock.
If the cooktop is defective, immediately turn the appliance off and
discontinue use. Disconnect it from the electricity and gas supply.
Contact Technical Service.
If the cooktop is installed behind a cabinet (e.g., a door), do not
close the cabinet door while the cooktop is in operation. Heat and
moisture can build up behind the cabinet door when closed. This
can result in damage to the cooktop, housing unit, and floor. Leave
the cabinet door open until the cooktop has cooled down completely.
Reaching over a hot cooktop to access the cabinets can result in
burns. You can reduce the risk of burns by installing a ventilation
hood that extends at least 4¾" (12cm) past the bottom of the cabinets.
Ask your installer to show you the location of your gas shutoff
valve and fuses or circuit breaker panel in your apartment or home.
Be sure that you know how and where to disconnect the gas and
power supply to your cooktop.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct use
The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for some time
after being turned off. Do not touch the appliance if there is a possibility that it could still be hot.
When in use, the cooktop emits a significant amount of heat,
which can cause objects in the vicinity to catch fire.
Never use the cooktop to heat the room.
Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cooking on high
power. Spilled food will begin to smoke and cause grease splatter,
which can ignite on the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
Oil and fat can catch fire if overheated. Never leave the appliance
unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If the oil or fat catches
fire, do not attempt to put the flames out with water.
Turn off the cooktop and smother the flames using a lid or a suitable
fire blanket.
Smother the fire or flames, or use a dry chemical extinguishing
agent or foam fire extinguisher.
The flames could set the grease filters of a ventilation hood on fire.
Do not flambé under a ventilation hood.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can
ignite when heated. Therefore do not store such items or substances
in a drawer under the appliance. Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
Never heat empty cookware.
Do not heat or can food in closed containers, such as tins or
sealed jars, on the cooktop, as pressure will build up in the container
and cause it to explode.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If the cooktop is covered, there is a risk that the material of the
cover will ignite, explode or melt if the cooktop is still hot or if turned
on inadvertently. Never cover the cooktop with a board, cloth or protective sheet.
When the appliance is turned on inadvertently or by mistake, or
when there is residual heat present, there is a risk of the metal items
heating up. Other materials can melt or catch fire when the appliance
is switched on. Do not store items on the cooktop.
You can burn yourself on a hot cooktop. When cooking on the ap-
pliance, protect your hands by using heat-resistant pot holders or
oven mitts. Only use dry pot holders or gloves. Wet or damp textiles
conduct heat more effectively and produce steam, which poses a
burn hazard. Be sure to keep all textiles away from the gas flames.
Do not use oversized cloths, dish towels or other similar materials.
When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand mixer, near the
cooktop, make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with the hot cooktop. The cable's insulation could become damaged.
Cookware made of plastic or aluminum foil will melt at high tem-
peratures. Do not use any plastic or aluminum foil cookware.
Pressing the knob generates a spark on the ignitor. Do not press
the knob while you are cleaning or touching the cooktop or a burner
in the vicinity of an ignitor.
A ventilation hood installed above the cooktop can become dam-
aged or catch fire as a result of intense heat. Do not use the gas
burners without cookware.
Only light the gas burners after all burner parts have been properly
assembled.
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