Miele KM 390, KM 391 Operating instructions

Operating instructions Gas cooktops

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.

M.-Nr. 05 827 461en - AUS

Contents

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

Appliance models ..................................................3

Burner ...........................................................5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

General notes ....................................................13

Cleaning and heating up for the first time ...............................13

Using the gas cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching on, controlling, switching off .................................14

Settings .........................................................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

Cooktop surface ..................................................20

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

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

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

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

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

Appliance models

KM 390

Description of the appliance

a Wok ring

b Wok burner

c Auxiliary burner

d Fast burner

e Normal burner

f Pan support (separate for each

burner)

g Cooking zone symbols

h 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:

i Front right

j Rear right

k Rear middle

l Rear left

m Front left

Description of the appliance

KM 391

a Wok burner

b Wok ring

c Auxiliary burner

d Fast burner

e Normal burner

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.

g Pan support (separate for each

burner)

h Cooking zone symbols

Control knob for cooking zone:

i Front right

j Rear right

k Rear middle

l Rear left

m Front left

Description of the appliance

Burner

Wok burner Auxiliary, normal and fast burner

n Burner cap

o Burner ring

p Burner head

q Burner base

r Ignitor

s Ignition safety device

Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this 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.

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

Supervise elderly or infirm when using the appliance.

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 registered gas fitter. 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.

appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

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 appliance must not be installed

and used in mobile installations (e.g. ships, caravans etc.).

Do not modify this appliance.

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 ensure that all electric components are shielded.

This appliance is for domestic use

only, and is not intended for commercial use.

Use this appliance for the

preparation of food only. Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use 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 cooktop 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 ventilation, by installing a rangehood, for example.

Make sure all the components of the

gas burners have been correctly assembled before switching on.

When using a rangehood over the

gas cooktop, ensure that any burners in use are always covered with a pan. Otherwise flames could be drawn up by the suction of the rangehood, parts of which could then be damaged or even set on fire.

Pans must be the correct size for the

burner they are used on (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 cooktop. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for this type of damage.

Do not use or store flammable

materials in the appliance storage drawer or near this appliance.

If the cooktop is used for very long

periods of time additional ventilation of the room may be necessary, e.g. by opening windows or doors, or running the rangehood on the highest setting.

This appliance must not be set up or

operated in the open air.

Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

The appliance is only intended for

use by adults who have read these operating instructions.

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

the risk of injury keep children well away and do not let them play with it or use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers posed by it. They should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.

Older children may use the

appliance only when its operation has been clearly explained to them, and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.

The appliance gets hot when in use

and remains hot for quite a while after being switched off. To safeguard against burning, keep children well away from the appliance at all times.

Keep all pans out of reach of

children. Turn pan handles inwards away from the edge of the cooktop. Danger of burning or scalding.

Packaging (e.g. cling film,

polystyrene) and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Dispose of all packaging safely as soon as possible.

Before disposing of an old

appliance, ensure that disconnection from the gas supply is made by a suitably qualified and competent person. Switch off at the mains electricity supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut off the cable directly 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.

Do not store anything which might

arouse a child's interest in storage areas above or next to the appliance. Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the appliance with the risk of burning themselves.

Warning and Safety instructions

Protecting the appliance from damage

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to other components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability.

Unless the pan manufacturer states

that you can do so, you should never use pans with thin bases on this cooktop and you should never heat up an empty pan. Otherwise the cooktop could get damaged.

In countries where there are areas

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 may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.

Stainless steel surfaces:

Avoid allowing liquids or foods

containing salt to spill onto a stainless steel cooktop or trim. If salty foods or liquids do get on the cooktop, they should be removed as soon as possible to avoid the risk of corrosion.

Replace the pan supports carefully

to avoid scratching the surface.

Appliances with a ceramic surface:

Do not drop anything on the ceramic

surface. Even a light object could cause damage in certain circumstances.

Warning and Safety instructions

Protection from burning and scalding

The surface of the appliance gets

hot when in use, and remains hot for quite a while after being switched off. Do not touch it whilst it is still hot.

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.

Do not heat up unopened tins of

food on the cooktop as pressure will build up in the tin and it can explode. This could result in injury or damage.

Do not use the cooktop as a resting

place for anything else. If the cooktop 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.

Never leave the appliance

unattended when cooking with oil or fat as these are fire hazards if overheated. Very hot oil can catch fire and could even set a rangehood above on fire. Always heat fat slowly, watching as it heats.

If, despite this, oil or fat does catch

fire, do not attempt to put out the flames with water. Use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to smother the flames.

Do not flambé under a rangehood.

The flames could set the rangehood 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 aerosols in the vicinity

of this appliance while it is in operation.

Do not cover the cooktop with a

cloth, household foils or other similar objects. This could lead to danger of the article catching fire, if the cooktop were to be switched on inadvertently.

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