Miele KM360G User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Gas Cooktop  
KM 360 G  
®
UV  
M.-Nr. 06 389 900  
®
To prevent accidents and  
machine damage,  
read the Operating Manual  
before installation or use.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation and connection  
Before servicing, turn off the gas  
valve and disconnect the power  
supply by either removing the fuse,  
unplugging the unit or manually  
"tripping" the circuit breaker.  
When using your gas appliance  
follow basic safety precautions  
including the following:  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the main electrical supply by an  
extension cord. Extension cords do not  
guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance.  
Read all instructions before using  
for the first time.  
Be certain your appliance is  
properly installed and grounded by  
a qualified technician.  
This equipment has not been  
designed for maritime use or for  
use in mobile installations such as  
aircraft or recreational vehicles.  
However, under certain circumstances  
it may be possible for an installation in  
these applications. Please contact  
Miele Technical Service with specific  
requirements.  
To guarantee the electrical safety  
of this appliance, continuity must  
exist between the appliance and an  
effective grounding system. It is  
imperative that this basic safety  
requirement be met. If there is any  
doubt, have the electrical system of the  
house checked by a qualified  
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be  
held responsible for damages caused  
by the lack, or inadequacy of, an  
effective grounding system.  
After connecting the appliance test  
for leaks according to the  
installation instructions.  
If there is any doubt concerning  
installation contact Miele Technical  
Service.  
Install the appliance so that the  
power cord or gas piping does not  
come into contact with any portion of  
the cooktop which may become hot  
during use.  
U 1-800-999-1360  
l 1-800-565-6435  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Correct usage  
Ensure that any burners in use are  
always covered with a pan.  
Do not operate the cooktop until it  
is properly installed in the  
countertop.  
Do not use pans that extend past  
the burner grate. Using larger pans  
may cause the flames to spread out  
and damage the surrounding  
countertop or other countertop  
appliances. The proper pan size will  
also improve efficiency.  
This appliance is intended for  
residential cooking only.  
Use the appliance only for its  
intended purpose. The  
manufacturer cannot be held  
responsible for damages caused by  
improper use of the cooktop.  
For safety and stability, do not use  
pans with a bottom diameter  
smaller than the burner grate.  
To prevent fires, ensure that  
curtains or any other window  
coverings do not blow over or near the  
burners.  
Do not store aerosols, gasoline,  
combustibles or any other  
flammable materials underneath or  
adjacent to the cooktop.  
Never use the cooktop to warm or  
heat the room.  
Only certain types of  
glass/ceramic, earthware, or other  
glazed cookware are suitable for use  
on a cooktop without breaking due to a  
sudden temperature change. Verify with  
cookware manufacturer.  
Install the cooktop in a room that  
has sufficient ventilation.  
This appliance must not be set up  
or operated outdoors.  
Do not use aluminum foil to line any  
part of the cooktop.  
For proper lighting and  
performance of the burners, keep  
the ignitors clean and dry.  
Make sure all the components of  
the gas burners are assembled  
correctly before using the cooktop.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Protection from damage  
Personal safety  
Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean this appliance. Steam could  
penetrate electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
The burners become very hot  
when in use. Make sure that no one  
comes in contact with the burners.  
Do not leave children unattended  
in an area where the appliance is in  
use. They should never be allowed to  
sit or stand on any part of the  
appliance.  
Do not use pans with too thin of a  
base. Do not heat pans without  
food, this can damage the appliance.  
Spills containing salt or sugar  
should be removed before the  
cooktop cools to prevent stains and  
dimpling.  
Do not store toys or items of  
interest to children in cabinets  
above or behind the cooktop. Children  
climbing onto the cooktop to reach  
these items may become seriously  
injured.  
Do not allow children to operate or  
play with the cooktop. Keep all  
pans out of reach of.  
Use only dry, heat resistant  
potholders. Moist or damp  
potholders used on hot surfaces can  
result in steam burns. Do not let  
potholders touch the hot burners. Do  
not use towels or other bulky items near  
the appliance.  
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging  
garments while operating the  
cooktop, they may present a fire  
hazard.  
Do not heat unopened food  
containers. Built-up pressure may  
cause the container to burst and result  
in injury.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Pot and pan handles should be  
The flame should be the same size  
as the bottom of the pan. Do not  
use small pans with high flame settings  
as the flames can climb up the sides of  
the pan.  
turned inward and not extend over  
the countertop to reduce the risk of  
burns, ignition of flammable materials  
and spills.  
Do not store items on the cooktop  
when not in use.  
Only use cooking utensils suitable  
for cooktop use.  
Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate  
on the appliance.  
If there is a drawer directly  
underneath the appliance without  
any wooden base in between, ensure  
that no aerosols, combustible liquids or  
other easily flammable materials are  
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be  
placed in the drawer, these must be  
made of heat-resistant material.  
Do not leave the cooktop  
unattended while in use.  
Overheated food can ignite.  
Do not use water on grease fires.  
Smother any fire or flame, or use a  
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.  
Do not flambé under an exhaust  
hood. Flames could be drawn up  
into the hood by the suction or the  
grease filters may ignite.  
Take care that drafts from fans or  
forced air vents do not blow  
flammable material toward the flames  
or push the flames so that they extend  
beyond the edges of the pan.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Damage to the appliance  
Further safety notes  
In the event of damage or a defect,  
turn off the appliance immediately.  
Turn off the gas shut off valve, and  
disconnect completely from the  
electrical supply. Contact the Miele  
Technical Service Department.  
Do not use the appliance until it has  
been repaired.  
When using a portable appliance  
near the cooktop, make sure that  
the power cord does not come into  
contact with the cooktop.  
Do not use containers made of  
plastic or aluminum. They melt at  
high temperatures.  
Ensure power is not supplied to the  
appliance while repair work is carried  
out.  
Do not heat empty pots or pans,  
this may cause damage.  
Before discarding an old  
appliance, disconnect it from the  
gas and electrical supply and cut off  
the power cord to prevent it from  
becoming a hazard.  
Repairs should only be performed  
by qualified technicians to ensure  
safety. Repairs and other work by  
unqualified persons could be  
dangerous.  
Under no circumstance open the outer  
casing of the appliance.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
While the appliance is under  
warranty, repairs should only be  
performed by a Miele authorized  
service technician. Otherwise the  
warranty is invalidated.  
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Guide to the cooktop  
a Fast burner  
b Auxiliary burner  
c Normal burner  
d Pan supports  
e Burner symbols  
f Power cord  
g Plug  
Control Knobs  
h front left  
i rear left  
j rear right  
k front right  
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Guide to the cooktop  
Burner  
l Burner cap  
m Burner head  
n Burner base  
o Ignition Safety control  
p Ignitor  
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Before using the cooktop  
Cleaning the cooktop  
Metal components have a protective  
coating which may give off a slight  
smell the first time your new appliance  
is heated.  
Before using for the first time clean the  
appliance as follows:  
^ Wash the removeable parts of the  
gas burner in a mild solution of water  
and liquid dish soap. Wipe dry and  
reassemble them in the proper order  
(see the "Cleaning and Care"  
section).  
The harmless smell will dissipate after a  
short time and do not indicate a faulty  
connection or appliance defect.  
^ Wipe the cooktop with a damp cloth  
and dry thoroughly.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning on and off  
Turning on  
The control knobs are used to turn the  
burners on and regulate the strength of  
the flames.  
^ To turn on the burner, press the  
control knob down and turn it  
counterclockwise to the large flame  
symbol. The ignitor will click and  
ignite the gas.  
^ When the flame appears, keep the  
control knob pressed in for  
8-10 seconds to allow the Ignition  
Safety Control to reach operating  
temperature and release it.  
If the flame goes out, repeat the above  
procedure, keeping the control knob  
pressed in for a few extra seconds.  
^ Adjust the knob between the large  
and small flame to the desired setting.  
Off Cooktop is turned off  
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Highest flame  
Lowest flame  
Since the outer portion of the flame is  
much hotter than the center, the flame  
should be set so that its tips do not  
extend beyond the sides of the pan.  
Flame tips which extend beyond the  
sides of the pan are hazardous.  
Turning off  
^ Turn the knob clockwise to "Off".  
This stops the flow of gas and turns off  
the burner.  
Do not turn the knob clockwise past  
the 12 o’clock position or  
counterclockwise past the 5 o’clock  
position. Forcing it beyond these  
positions will damage the gas  
regulator.  
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Using the cooktop  
Pan size  
Suitable pans  
– Set the cooktop to a high flame when Any heat resistant pan can be used on  
using a large diameter pan and low  
flame when using a small diameter  
pan.  
a gas burner.  
Unlike pans used on an electric  
cooktop, the bases do not need to be  
even for good results.  
– Generally, wide / shallow pans will  
heat up quicker and cook more  
evenly than narrow / tall ones.  
Thick pan bases will give more even  
results, hot spots are reduced due to  
better heat distribution.  
Thin pan bases will conduct the heat  
faster but not as evenly as thick pan  
bases. Stir the food frequently to  
prevent burning.  
– Using oversized pans may cause the To conserve energy, if possible cook  
flames to spread out and damage  
the surrounding countertop or other  
countertop appliances.  
with a lid on the pot or pan.  
– Do not use small pans with high  
flame settings as the flame can climb  
the sides of the pan.  
– Pots with a smaller diameter than the  
pan support and pots that do not sit  
securely (without wobbling) are  
hazardous and should not be used.  
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Using the cooktop  
Safety feature  
Using the cooktop during a  
power failure  
This gas cooktop incorporates an  
Ignition Safety Control which stops the  
supply of gas if the flame goes out.  
If there is an interruption to the  
electrical supply, the gas can be  
ignited using a match.  
^ To reignite the burners, turn the  
control knob clockwise to "Off", then  
follow the procedures outlined in  
"Turning on and off".  
^ Press down on the desired control  
knob and turn it counterclockwise to  
the large flame symbol.  
This safety feature is not operated by  
electricity, it will be active even if the  
appliance is in use during a power  
failure.  
^ While holding down the knob, light  
the gas at the burner with a match.  
^ When the flame appears, keep the  
control knob pressed in for  
8 - 10 seconds to allow the Ignition  
Safety Control to reach operating  
temperature.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Cooktop  
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean  
this cooktop. Pressurized steam  
could cause permanent damage to  
the surface and to components for  
which the manufacturer cannot  
accept responsibility.  
^ Let the appliance cool to a safe  
temperature and remove the pan  
supports.  
^ Clean the pan supports, cooktop and  
knobs with a sponge and a mild  
solution of warm water and liquid  
dish soap.  
Do not use any sharp pointed  
objects which could damage the  
seal between the frame and the  
countertop.  
^ Soak baked or hardened spills.  
^ Dry the cooktop and pan supports  
thoroughly after cleaning.  
Never use scouring agents, pads,  
abrasive cleaning agents, or strong  
cleaners e.g. oven sprays, stain or  
rust removers, as these could  
damage the surface of the  
appliance.  
^ Use a non-abrasive cleaner for the  
stainless steel surface of the cooktop.  
Apply with even pressure following  
the direction of the "grain".  
^ To help prevent re-soiling, a  
conditioner for stainless steel can  
also be used. Apply sparingly with  
even pressure.  
Keep the ignitor in the burner dry. If  
it gets wet it will not spark.  
Dry your cooktop thoroughly after  
cleaning it to prevent lime deposits.  
Stainless steel colored knobs  
Spills of liquids or food containing  
salt or sugar should be removed  
immediately before they cause  
stains.  
These controls may become  
discolored or damaged if not  
cleaned regularly.  
Do not use a stainless steel cleaner  
on the knobs.  
Clean the appliance regularly,  
preferably after each use.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Burners  
Reassembling the burner  
The burner can be dismantled and  
cleaned when cool.  
Dismantling and cleaning  
^ Remove the burner parts and wash  
them in a solution of hot water and  
liquid dish soap.  
^ Dry them thoroughly. Make sure that  
the flame holes are clean and  
completely dry.  
The shiny surfaces of the burner caps  
will dull with time and usage. This is  
normal and will not affect the operation  
of the cooktop.  
^ Clean the burner base, the ignitor  
and Ignition Safety Control with a  
damp cloth and then dry with a soft  
cloth.  
Be careful not to mix up the parts. Make  
sure that all the locating tabs and  
notches align exactly.  
The ignitor must be thoroughly dry, or it  
will not spark.  
^ Place the burner head, m, onto the  
burner base, n, so that the Ignition  
Safety Control, o, and ignitor, p,  
extend through their respective holes.  
^ Return the burner cap, l.  
^ Return the pan support.  
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Frequently asked questions  
... the flame goes out after being lit?  
All repairs should be performed by a  
trained technician in strict  
accordance with national and local  
codes. Any repairs or maintenance  
performed by unqualified personnel  
could be dangerous.  
^ Check whether the burners are  
assembled correctly.  
^ Make sure the gas holes in the  
burner ring are clean and open.  
... the igniters no longer work?  
^ Check if there is food residue  
between the ignitor and the burner.  
Some minor problems can be fixed  
without a service call.  
^ Make sure the ignitor is dry.  
What if ...  
... the flame appears different than  
usual?  
... the burners do not ignite after  
several attempts?  
Check whether the burners are  
assembled correctly.  
Check if:  
^ the burners are assembled correctly.  
^ the gas valve is open.  
^ the burners are dry and clean.  
^ the flame holes in the burners are  
clean and unblocked.  
^ the igniters are wet.  
^ the cooktop is plugged in and that  
the circuit breaker has not tripped. If  
lack of power is the problem, the  
cooktop can be lit with a match. See  
"Using the cooktop during a power  
failure".  
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After sales service  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct, contact the Miele Technical  
Service Department  
U 1-800-999-1360  
l 1-800-565-6435  
When contacting the Technical Service  
Department, please quote the model  
and serial number of your appliance.  
These are shown on the data plate.  
Adhere data plate sticker here  
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Help to protect our environment  
Disposal of packing materials  
Disposal of an old appliance  
The cardboard box and packing  
materials are environmentally friendly  
for disposal. Please recycle.  
Old appliances contain materials that  
can be recycled. Please contact your  
local recycling center about the  
possibility of recycling these materials.  
Before discarding an old appliance,  
disconnect it from the gas and  
electrical supply and cut off the  
power cord to prevent it from  
becoming a hazard.  
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