Miele KM 81-2 Operating Instruction

Operating instructions

Gas hob KM 81-2

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. M.-Nr. 04 647 380

Description of the appliance

KM 81-2

Description of the appliance

KM 81-2

b Trivet c Wok/pan support d Small burner cap

eLarge burner cap

f Burner collar ring

Large burner cap base

g h Ignitor i Cable for connection

to electrical supply approx. 3.6 ft (1.10 m) long.

j Ignition safety control k Burner base l Control for burner m Control panel

Description of the appliance

Data plate

Because the data plate is no longer visible once the appliance has been built in, a 2nd data plate is supplied which should be placed into the space provided in these instructions under "After Sales Service".

Special accessories

Special accessories are available from your Miele Dealer or from the Spare Parts Department.

Stainless steel cover-EA 80

A stainless steel cover is available for the KM 81-2 hob. Check availability in each country.

For installation of the cover, a minimum distance of 650 mm is required between the work surface and wall units.

Note:

The wok/pan support should be removed before the cover is closed down over the hob.

Do not install the DA 8-2 directly next to the gas hob.

Contents

Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

For the user

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Gas safety / Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Gas burner unit

Burner control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Instructions for using the gas burner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Power cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Suitable pans and woks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

For the installer / electrician / engineer

Electrical connection, GB / IRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Gas connection GB / IRL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Appliance dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Instructions for building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Clearance above and around the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Conversion to alternative types of gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Gas safety Environment

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

– If you smell gas you must act

immediately.

– Extinguish any flames.

– Do not create any electrical

sparks, e.g. do not insert or withdraw any electrical plugs or operate electrical switches such as lights and door bells.

– Do not enter a room with an open

light when there is a smell of gas.

Disposal of the packing material

The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.

Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.

Disposal of your old machine / appliance

Old machines / 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 the machine/ appliance. Ensure that it presents no danger to children.

See the appropriate section in the Warning and Safety instructions.

– Do not light cigarettes or matches.

– Do not smoke.

– Open all windows and doors.

– Close any shut-off valves at the

gas connection or mains supply immediately.

– Shut off the gas valve next to the

machine.

– If all gas valves are closed but

there is still a smell of gas in the room you should call your local gas supplier immediately.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Important 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 instructions carefully. They give information on safety, on the operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents 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 and pass them on to any future user.

Correct usage

This appliance is intended for do-

mestic use, and in particular to cook, fry or reheat food. Any other usage is at the owner’s risk and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance.

Technical safety

the information on the data plate. You should find out details about the type of gas and calorific value from your Gas supplier and compare this information with the type of gas quoted on the data plate. They must correspond.

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.

been built-in. This is necessary to ensure that all electric components are shielded.

way that they do not touch any parts of the appliance which become hot. This could cause damage.

Please ensure that the domestic electrical supply corresponds to

The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed

For safety reasons the appliance must only be operated after it has

Ensure that the gas pipe and electrical cable are installed in such a

Warning and Safety Instructions

Installation work and repairs may

only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person,e.g. ’Corgi’ registered for gas in G.B. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.

The appliance is only completely

isolated from the electrical supply when it is switched off at the wall socket, or the mains fuse is withdrawn, or the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable). Do not pull by the mains cable, but by the plug when withdrawing the plug from the socket.

Do not connect the appliance to the

mains electrical supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

Gas burners should only be used

in rooms with adequate ventilation. Ensure that the worktop area around the hob is clear of obstacles to allow sufficient ventilation.

Important notes for the installer

Check that all parts of the burner

unit are correctly assembled before igniting the gas, otherwise the ignition could malfunction.

Please note the following, in cases

where the hob is on LPG supply: Where this appliance is installed in marine craft or in caravans, it shall not be used as a space heater.

When installing the gas hob, the

following minimum dimensions must be kept:

25 cm distance from any heat-sensitive material or surfaces, otherwise some form of insulation must be fitted.

65 cm between the hob and a wall unit above it.

65 cm between the hob and a cooker hood above it.

Wall sealing strips and any back-

moulding must be of heat resistant material.

Warning and Safety Instructions

Important notes for the user

Do not let small children use the

appliance or touch it during operation. Not only do the cooking areas heat up, but also the control panel. Danger of burning. Keep all pans out of the reach of children.

Make sure that there is a minimum

distance of 15 mm between the pot or pan and the control panel. Never place a pot on the control panel.

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.

Note that potential hazards may

exist with overhead cabinets.

The wok/pan support and trivet (if

supplied) heat up when the burners are in use. Do not touch them until they have cooled down. The use of oven gloves is recommended.

Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate on the unit.

Never leave the hob unattended

when cooking with oil or fat. Very hot oil can cause a fire. Always heat fat slowly, watching as it heats.

Before removing pots and pans, be sure to turn the control to “OFF”.

Allow sufficient time for the unit to cool before touching or exposing

surface areas to flammable materials.

Always ensure that food is suffi-

ciently cooked or reheated. Many factors will affect the overall cooking time, including the size and amount of food, its temperature, changes to the recipe and the shape and size of cooking container. 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.

It is essential to ensure that food

has been evenly and sufficiently heated. Turn or stir during cooking if necessary, and check that it is thoroughly cooked.

Never use damp potholders.

Use only suitable cookware. Unsuit-

able cookware may break due to a sudden temperature change.

Avoid allowing liquids or foods con-

taining salt to spill on to a stainless steel hob. Should this happen, wipe up any spillages containing salt immediately, otherwise discoloration could occur.

When frying foods, make sure that

the food is as dry as possible so as to prevent moisture from causing hot fat to bubble over.

When shallow or deep frying, do

not overfill the pan with oil.

Warning and Safety Instructions

When using a cooker hood over the gas hob, ensure that any burners in use are always covered with a pan. 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. Fat residues in the filter could catch fire.

Do not use the gas hob to heat up

the room. The high temperatures of the hob could cause inflammable objects in the vicinity to burn.

Do not use spray aerosols in the

vicinity of the appliance while it is in operation.

Under no circumstance use a

steam-cleaning appliance to clean the gas hob. The steam could penetrate to live components and cause a short circuit.

Disposal of discarded appliances

Before disposing of an old ma-

chine / appliance, ensure that disconnection from the gas supply is made by a suitably competent person. Switch off at the mains, disconnect and remove the appliance cable at both ends and render useless. This is intended to prevent the discarded appliance from being a hazard.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by noncompliance with safety instructions.

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/warranty.

Spray canisters, aerosols or in-

flammable substances must not be stored in a drawer beneath the hob. Any cutlery trays must be made of a heat resistant material.

Gas burner unit

Before using for the first time, take heed of the “Warning and Safety Instructions”.

Burner control

The inner and outer burner are both controlled by one knob.

The burner control knob may only be turned anti-clockwise to switch on and back in a clockwise direction to switch off. Otherwise the control could be damaged.

The gas flame is lit by electrical ignition. When the burner control is pressed in the strong flame position, a spark passes from the electrode to the burner and ignites the gas to give a flame (see page 11).

The burner is equipped with an ignition safety device. If a gas flame goes out, for example, if food boiled over, or if there was a sudden draft, the ignition safety control cuts off the supply of gas.

Instructions for using the hob

Place the wok or the pan on the wok/pan support.

X Gas switched off

Strong flame (outer and inner rings

both produce high flames)

& Lower flame (outer ring on low) & Intermediate state b (provides

ignition for outer ring from inner ring)

/ Very low flame

(inner ring on high, outer ring off)

/ Lowest flame

(inner ring on low, outer ring off)

A trivet is supplied with the gas hob. It is designed to sit on the wok/ pan support when using small pans. The trivet should only be used on the burner with the lowest setting. It should only be used with pans with a diameter of less than 10 cm.

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