MIELE KM 360 User Manual
Converting Instructions
Instructions pour la
conversion
KM 320
KM 342/344
KM 360
KM 404/406
®
Ul
M.-Nr. 05 684 410
®
Contents
Converting KM 320
Converting KM 342 / 344
Converting KM 360
Converting KM 404/406
Converting KM 404
Converting KM 406
Conversion à KM 320
Conversion à KM 342 / 344
Conversion à KM 360
Conversion à KM 404 / 406
Conversion à KM 404
Conversion à KM 406
2
Converting KM 320
The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural gas or
LP gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
WARNING
,
The conversion kit must be
installed by a qualified technician
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
production of carbon monoxide
may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life. The qualified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instructions.
To convert the regulator
Unscrew the hexagonal nut (silver
^
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
Make sure that the spring stays in
^
place.
Flip over the cap and screw it back in
^
place.
A stamp should be visible on top of the
cap or at the bottom of the center hole
when converted ("LP" for LPG and "NG"
for Natural gas).
3
Converting KM 320
To convert the burners
Turn off the main gas supply (if the
appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Natural
gas
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
Propane
(LP)
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
150
165
72920.72
Code Needle
1.50
1.656065
0.922940
valve size
(Ø mm)
0,60
0.65
0.29
0.40
Changing the needle valves
^ Insert a screwdriver through the
holes in the bottom of the cooktop,
a, and loosen the needle valves.
Remove them with a pair of pliers.
^ Install and tighten the new needle
valves.
4
Converting KM 320
Changing the Jets
^ Remove the grates, the burner cap,
a, and the burner head, b.
^ Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket
wrench, unscrew and remove the jet,
c.
After conversion
After converting the cooktop affix the
^
label supplied with the conversion kit
next to the data plate underneath the
appliance.
Check that there are no leaks, e.g.
^
with soapy water.
Check that the burner is correctly
^
assembled.
Turn on the gas supply.
^
Light each of the burners in turn.
^
When set at "low" or when the control
knob is quickly turned from "high to
"low" the flame should not go out.
When set at "high" the gas flame must
burn with the center clearly visible.
^
Install the new jet and reassemble
the above parts in the reverse order.
^
Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
5
Converting KM 342 / 344
The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural gas or
LP gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
WARNING
The conversion kit must be
installed by a qualified technician
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
production of carbon monoxide
may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life. The qualified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instructions.
To convert the regulator:
Unscrew the hexagonal nut (silver
–
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
Make sure that the spring stays in
–
place.
Flip over the cap and screw it back
–
in place.
A stamp should be visible on top of the
cap or at the bottom of the center hole
when converted ("LP" for LPG and "NG"
for Natural gas).
6
Converting KM 342 / 344
To convert the burners
Turn off the main gas supply (if the
appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Conversion table KM 342
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
Natural gas
Normal
burner
Fast burner 167 1.67 78 0.78
Wok burner
inner
outer
Normal
burner
Fast burner 103 1.03 45 0.45
Wok burner
inner
outer
140 1.40 62 0.62
34
No. 34
190
Propane (LP)
90 0.90 41 0.41
7
No. 7
109
Code Needle
1.904088
1.092554
valve
size
(Ø mm)
0.40
0.88
0.25
0.54
Conversion table KM 344
Code Jet
Natural gas
Normal
burner
Fast burner 167 1.67 78 0.78
Wok burner
left
inner
outer
Wok burner
right
inner
outer
Normal
burner
Fast burner 103 1.03 45 0.45
Wok burner
left
inner
outer
Wok burner
right
inner
outer
140 1.40 62 0.62
34
No. 34
190
34
No. 34
195
Propane (LP)
90 0.90 41 0.41
7
109
7
112
Code Needle
size
(Ø
mm)
1.904088
1.954088
No. 7
1.092554
No. 7
1.122554
valve
size
(Ø mm)
0.40
0.88
0.40
0.88
0.25
0.54
0.25
0.54
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Converting KM 342 / 344
To change the jets and needle valves
the appliance has to be opened by
removing the burners.
Normal/Fast burner
b
f
g
^ Remove the grates and the burner
cap, b.
^ Loosen the screws, f, and take off
the burner base, g.
Wok burner
^ Remove the grates, the small burner
cap, b, the large burner cap, c, the
burner ring, d, and the burner base,
e.
^
Loosen the screws, f.
^
When all burners have been taken
off, pull all control knobs off of the
cooktop.
Now the cooktop surface can be taken
off.
8
Changing the needle valves
Converting KM 342 / 344
Normal/Fast burner
a
b
^ Remove the ignition switch, a.
^ Loosen the needle valve, b, with a
screwdriver and remove with a pair of
pliers.
^
Install the new needle valve
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
Wok burner
^ Remove the ignition switch, a.
^ Loosen the small, b, and large, c,
needle valves with a screwdriver and
remove them with a pair of pliers.
^
Install the new needle valves
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
9
Converting KM 342 / 344
Changing the jets
Normal/Fast burner
^ Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket
wrench, unscrew and remove the jet.
^
Install the new jet according to the
conversion table.
^
Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
Wok burner
^ Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the
jet. While doing this, use a 13 mm
wrench to hold the gas tube to
prevent it from twisting.
^ Install the new jet using the same
procedure.
^
Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
10
Converting KM 342 / 344
Changing the small burner jet
g
f
b
c
efg
1
/
"
16
(2mm)
a, c Fittings
b Connector
d Small burner jet
e Air sleeve
d
First loosen the fitting, c, using an 8
^
mm wrench. While doing so hold the
connector, b, with a 12 mm wrench
to prevent the tubing from twisting.
Then remove the connector, b, from
^
the fitting, a, using two 12 mm
wrenches.
Remove the jet, d, and replace it
^
with the new jet.
Slide the air sleeve, e, until there is a
^
1
/16" (2 mm) gap between the sleeve
and the air vent, f, as shown.
Reassemble the burners and test the
^
unit for leaks. The cooktop can be
operated without the cooktop surface
in place by igniting the flames with a
match.
f Air vent
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Converting KM 342 / 344
Check the intake air
a Lock screw
b Air sleeve
Gap X must measure:
– 1/2" (13 mm) for natural gas
– 1/4" (6.5 mm) for LP gas
To adjust the gap loosen the lock
^
screw, a, and slide the air sleeve, b,
in or out as necessary.
Tighten the lock screw, a, and
^
reassemble the cooktop in the
reverse order.
Check all fittings for gas leaks
before reassembling the cooktop.
12
Converting KM 342 / 344
After conversion
After converting the cooktop, affix
–
the label supplied with the
conversion kit next to the data plate
underneath the appliance.
Check that the regulator has been
–
converted.
Check that there are no leaks e.g.
–
with soapy water.
Reassemble the appliance in reverse
–
order.
Check that the burner is correctly
–
assembled.
– Turn on the gas supply.
– Light each burner in turn.
The flame should not go out when set
at "low" or when the control knob is
quickly turned from "high" to "low".
When set at "high" the gas flame must
burn with the center clearly visible.
When installed properly, the flame will
be steady and quiet. It will also have a
sharp, blue inner core that will vary in
size depending on the burner. Flame
adjustment will not be necessary.
13
Converting KM 360
The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural gas or
LP gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
WARNING
,
The conversion kit must be
installed by a qualified technician
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
production of carbon monoxide
may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life. The qualified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instructions.
To convert the regulator
Unscrew the hexagonal nut (silver
^
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
Make sure that the spring stays in
^
place.
Flip over the cap and screw it back in
^
place.
A stamp should be visible on top of the
cap or at the bottom of the center hole
when converted ("LP" for LPG and "NG"
for Natural gas).
14
Converting KM 360
To convert the burners
Turn off the main gas supply (if
,
the appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
To change the jets and needle valves
the appliance has to be opened by
removing the burners.
Removing the burners
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Conversion table KM 360
Natural gas
Auxilliary
burner
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
Propane (LP)
Auxilliary
burne
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
92 0.92 42 0.42
115 1.15 52 0.52
165 1.65 60 0.60
56 0.56 23 0.23
72 0.72 29 0.29
92 0.92 40 0.40
Code Needle
valve size
(Ø mm)
^
Remove the grates, the burner cap,
a, the burner base, b.
^
Loosen the screws, c, and take off
the cooktop surface.
15
Converting KM 360
Changing the needle valves
All burners
a
a
b
^ Remove the ignition switch, a.
^ Loosen the needle valve, b, with a
screwdriver and remove with a pair of
pliers.
^
Install the new needle valve
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
^
Check that the regulator has been
converted.
b
^ Reassemble the appliance in reverse
order.
^ Position the cooktop surface as
shown in the illustration, pull it
forward and push it backwards until
the angle, a, locks in place under
the lip, b. Then lower the cooktop
surface onto the lower portion.
^
Screw on the burner bases.
^
Replace the control knobs.
^
Check that there are no leaks e.g.
with soapy water.
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