Miele KM 362 G, KM 370 G, KM 371 G Operation Manual

Operating instructions

Gas hobs KM 362 G KM 370 G KM 371 G

To avoid the risk of accident or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before installing or using it.

M.-Nr. 05 827 400

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Appliance models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the gas hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Switching on, controlling, switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Suitable pans for gas burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Safety cut-out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Use during a power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Pan support, Control knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hob surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Description of the appliance

Appliance models

KM 362 G

a Wok burner b Auxiliary burner c Normal burner d Pan support (2 parts) e Cooking zone symbols f Mains connection cable

Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only.

Control knob for cooking zone

g Front left h Rear left i Rear right j Front right

KM 370 G

Description of the appliance

a Strong burner b Auxiliary burner c Wok burner d Normal burner e Pan support (3 parts) f Cooking zone symbols g Mains connection cable

Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only.

Control knob for cooking zone

h Front left i Rear left j Rear middle k Rear right l Front right

Description of the appliance

KM 371G

a Strong burner b Auxiliary burner c Wok burner d Normal burner e Pan support (separat for each

burner)

f Cooking zone symbols g Mains connection cable

Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only.

Control knob for cooking zone

h Front left i Rear left j Middle k Rear right l Front right

Description of the appliance

Burner

Wok burner Auxiliary, normal and strong burner

m Burner cap n Burner ring o Burner head p Burner base q Ignitor r Ignition safety device

Warning and Safety instructions

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 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 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. It is imperative that this basic safety re quirement 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 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 appliance.

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

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 liable 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.

Using the gas hob can cause heat

and moisture to build up in the kitchen. Ensure that the room is well ventilated; open a door or window or provide a mechanical means of ventila tion, by installing a cooker hood, for ex ample.

Make sure all the components of the gas burners have been cor

rectly assembled before switching on.

When using a cooker hood over

the gas hob, ensure that any burn ers 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.

Make sure you only use pans with

base diameter which is within the range given in the chapter "Suitable pans for gas". If it is oversized this may cause the flames to spread out to the sides and damage or burn the worktop, wall claddings or surrounding units. An undersized base diameter does not guarantee the necessary stability.

Do not store any inflammable ob-

jects near the gas hob.

This appliance must not be set up or operated in the open air.

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 sur face and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsi bility.

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.

Ceramic hobs:

Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface of the hob. Even a light object such as a salt cellar could cause damage in certain circumstances.

Stainless steel hobs:

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 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, burners and also the 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.

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.

Use heat-resistant pot holders or

gloves when handling hot pots and pans. 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 pot holders or gloves get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material quicker with the risk of burning yourself.

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

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.

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.

Remove splashes of fat and other

food debris from the surface as soon as possible. These are a fire hazard.

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.

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

the base and up the sides of the pan.

Do not spray areosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in oper

ation.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

Ceramic hobs:

Any breakages or cracks in the ce ramic surface of the hob are defects and must be treated as such.

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 guar-

antee repairs should only be undertaken by a service engineer author ised 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 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 longer 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.

Spray canisters, aerosols and other

inflammable substances should not be stored in a drawer under the hob. If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer these must be made of a suit able heat-resistant material.

The manufacturer cannot be held lia ble for damage caused by non-com pliance with these safety instruc tions.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packaging ma

terial

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 old appliances

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 prevent misuse. This should be done by a competent person. Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Before using for the first time

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

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 hob 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.

Using the gas hob

Switching on, controlling, switching off

The control knobs are used to switch on the burner and regulate the strength of the flame.

ß the gas supply is turned off

& strong flame / weak flame

Switching on:

^ The control knob for the burner re-

quired must be pressed in and turned anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol to switch on.

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 knob pressed in for a few extra seconds.

Controling:

When the flame burns steady after re

leasing the knob, select a setting be tween the large and the small flame symbol. The flame gets smaller, when you turn the control knob anti-clock wise and bigger when turning clock wise. You don’t need to press the knob.

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 also damage pan handles and increase the danger of burning.

Switching off:

Turn the knob clockwise until the ß position 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. The control knob cannot be turned anti-clockwise from the small flame symbol to the ß position.

Using the gas hob

Suitable pans for gas burners

Burner Base diameter in cm

min. max.

Auxiliary

Normal

Fast

Wok

Keep to the measurements given in

–

the table. If the base diameter is oversized this may cause the flames to spread out to the sides and damage or burn the worktop, wall claddings or surrounding units. An undersized base diameter does not guarantee the necessary stability.

– Often the maximum diameter quoted

by manufacturers refers to the diameter of the top rim of the pot or pan. However, it is the diameter at the base which is relevant. This diameter may well be smaller than that of the top rim.

–

Choose a pan or port mainly accord ing to the base diameter. The simple rule: a large pan for the large flame, a small pan for the small flame.

10 22

12 22

14 24

Wide, shallow pans are preferable to

–

narrow, tall ones. They heat up more quickly as there is room for more flame under the base.

Any heat-resistant pans can be used

–

on a gas burner. Pan bases do not need to be even for cooking, (in con trast 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.

Tip for saving energy:

–

Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss.

Using the gas hob

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.

Cleaning and care

General

Clean the appliance regularly, prefera bly after each use. Allow it to cool suffi ciently.

Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean this appli ance. Pressurised steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components for which the manufacturer cannot ac cept liability.

Do not use any sharp objects which could damage the seal between the ceramic surface and the surrounding frame and between the frame and the worktop.

Never use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. grill and oven sprays, stain or rust removers, scouring agents or abrasive sponges.

Pan support, Control knobs

Take off the pan supports.

Clean these and the control knobs with

a damp cloth, washing up liquid and warm water. Stubborn soiling is best soaked before.

Finally dry everything with a clean soft cloth.

Do not let the ignitor in the burner get wet. It it gets wet it will not spark.

After cleaning the hob it must be thoroughly dried with a soft cloth to prevent a build up of limescale de posits.

Cleaning and care

Hob surface

Stainless steel

Clean the hob surface with a sponge and a mild solution of warm water and washing up liquid. Soak baked or hard ened spills. Dry the hob surface thoroughly after cleaning.

The stainless steel surface of the hob can be cleaned using a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed for use on stainless steel surfaces. Ap ply with an even pressure following the direction of the "grain".

Please contact your local Spare Parts department for information on the appropriate cleaning product.

Thoroughly remove salty foods or liquids from the hob as soon as possible to avoid the risk of corrosion.

Ceramic surface

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.

Finally wipe the hob surface with a damp cloth and then dry it with a clean

soft cloth.

Note that some cleaning agents contain a protective additive designed to prevent water marks and smears adhering to the surface

Do not use washing up liquid on the ceramic surface as it can leave a blue sheen which may be difficult to remove.

When using a cleaner for ceramic surfaces follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.

Cleaning and care

Burners

The burners can be dismantled for cleaning.

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 dry them all thoroughly. Make sure that the flame holes are clean and completely dry.

The surface of the burner cover will gradually become more matt with time. This is quite normal and will not affect the operation of the hob.

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

Re-assemble the auxiliary, normal and strong burners as follows:

Make sure that all the locating tabs

and notches line up exactly. Place the burner head o on to the burner base p so that the ignitor and the ig nition safety control extend through their respective holes in the burner head. The burner head must click into place correctly.

Replace the burner cap m ensuring

that the locating tabs fit into the notches in the burner head.

Important: replace parts in the correct order after cleaning.

1. Do not mix up the top and bottom.

2. The locating lugs must fit exactly

into the notches.

Cleaning and care

Re-assemble the wok-burner as fol lows:

Make sure that all the locating tabs

Replace the burner ring n.

Replace the burner cap m ensuring

that the locating tabs fit into the notches in the burner head.

Important: replace parts in the correct order after cleaning.

1. Do not mix up the top and bottom.

2. The locating lugs must fit exactly

into the notches.

Problem solving guide

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 gas flame goes out after being lit?

Check whether the burner cover is cor rectly 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 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 flame suddenly looks differ

ent?

Check whether the burner is correctly assembled.

Gas connection

Connection to the gas supply, or conversion from use of one type of gas to another should only be un dertaken by an approved fitter, who is responsible for the correct func tioning of the appliance when in stalled. Every appliance should have its own isolating valve.

Check with your local gas supplier about the type of gas and its calo rific value and compare this informa tion with the type of gas quoted on the data plate.

The gas installation must be made in such a way that the isolating valve is visible and easily accessible.

The gas hob is normally suitable for connection to either natural or liquid gas. Check suitability in your country with your dealer or agent.

The hob is supplied ready for connec tion to natural gas. Depending on country, a set of jets for conversion to liquid gas is included with the hob.

Conversion to another type of gas is described in the separate Installation Instructions.

Electrical connection

All electrical work should be carried out by a competent person, in strict accor dance with national and local safety regulations.

For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device (RCD), with a trip current of 30 mA.

Connection for each appliance should be made via a suitable isolator.

The data plate gives the necessary data for connection.

Voltage: 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz Rated load: see data plate Plug rating: 10 A Test marks Gas safety

Electrical safety, C-Tick Mark.

Electrically suppressed according to AS/NZS 1044

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Important:

The wires in the mains lead are col

oured in accordance with the following code: Green/yellow = earth Blue = neutral Brown = live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not corre spond with the coloured markings iden tifying the terminals in your plug pro ceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol z or coloured green or green and yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter A or coloured red.

After Sales Service

The address of the nearest Service Department is given on the back page. The voltage and rated load are given on the data plate. Please quote these data,

together with the model description and serial number when contacting the Ser vice Department.

Data Plate

Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance. Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating in structions.

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