Operating Instructions
Instructions d’utilisation
Instrucciones de Operación
Griddle
Gril
Plancha
KMGP 340
UVls
M.-Nr. 05 996 691
Contents / Table de matières / Indice
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the griddle
Using the griddle
Griddle care
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Avant d’utiliser le gril
Utilisation du gril
Entretien du gril
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Antes de utilizar la plancha
Uso de la plancha
Cuidado de la plancha
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Correct usage
Use this griddle only on Miele KM
342 and KM 344 gas cooktops.
Read these instructions before you
use this griddle for the first time.
Also, follow the instructions provided
with your cooktop. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury.
Use the appliance only for its
intended purpose. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by
improper use.
Protect your hands with insulated
gloves or potholders when using
the appliance. Use only dry, heat
resistant potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let the
potholder touch the hot surface. Do not
use towels or other bulky items near the
appliance.
Only use one griddle
at a time!
The griddle will become very hot
during use. Only use heat resistant
cooking utensils.
Never place cookware on the
griddle!
Never cover the griddle with a
cloth. A fire could result.
Do not allow children to operate or
play with, or near, the griddle.
Never leave the griddle unattended
when cooking with oil or fat.
Overheated oil could ignite. Always
heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The griddle should only be
positioned across a front and rear
burner. Never place the griddle across
the two front or two rear burners.
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Before using the griddle
Before using for the first time clean the
griddle by hand with a solution of hot
water and liquid dish soap. Dry
thoroughly.
You can cook on both sides of the
griddle.
Griddle, ribbed side Griddle, smooth side
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Using the griddle
How to procced:
Place the griddle over two burners
^
spanning them front to rear. The
wording must be at the front.
Turn on the two burners.
^
Pre-heat for 5 minutes at the highest
^
burner setting.
After preheating the griddle, turn
^
down the burner to medium to cook
meat, and low to grill vegetables.
Turn the food frequently to prevent
^
burning.
Make sure the gas burners are
turned off after using the griddle!
Tips
To minimize splattering, dry moist or
–
marinated foods with paper towels
before cooking.
Salt meat and fish after cooking to
–
retain natural juices.
Cook with oils that can handle high
–
temperatures without smoking.
To help prevent the food from
–
sticking, brush un-marinated meats
and vegetables with a little oil before
placing on the griddle.
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Griddle care
Turn off the gas burners after use
and allow the griddle to cool before
cleaning.
Never put a hot griddle in cool water.
Clean the griddle by hand after each
use with a solution of liquid dish soap
and warm water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Soak to loosen any burnt-on food. Use
a brush to remove stubborn deposits.
The griddle must not be washed in a
dishwasher!
For further information, see the
"Cleaning and care" section of the
cooktops operating instructions ,
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