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Operating instructions
Gas cooktop
KM 81-2
CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION
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M.-Nr. 04 426 731
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Description of the appliance Description of the appliance KM 81-2 2
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Description of the appliance Description of the appliance KM 81-2 Data plate b Trivet Because the data plate is no longer visible once the appliance has been c Wok/pan support built in, a 2nd data plate is supplied d Small burner cap which should be placed into the space provided on page 16 of these instruc- eLarge burner cap tions under After Sales Service. f Burner ring g Large burner cap base Special accessories Special accessories are available from h Ignitor your Miele Dealer or from the Sp
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Contents Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Burner Burner control . . . .
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For your safety For your safety Note to the installer (CDN and USA) WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS exactly, a fire or explosion may WITH THE CONSUMER. result causing property damage, The appliance and its individual shutoff personal injury or death. valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure Do not store or use gasoline or other testing of that system at test pressures in flammable vapors and liquids in t
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Help protect our environment Help protect our environment Disposal of packaging The transport and protective packing is mostly manufactured from the following re-usable materials: – Corrugated paper / card board - mostly from recycled materials. – Polyethylene foil (PE) - partly from secondary raw materials. Rather than just throwing these ma- terials away, please take them to the nearest local authority collection point for specific waste. Disposal of your old machine Old machines contain mater
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Warning and Safety Instructions Warning and Safety Instructions It is imperative that this basic safety re- Important safety instructions quirement be tested and where there is Warning: any doubt, the electrical system of the When using your cooktop unit, house should be checked out by a follow basic safety precautions qualified electrician. The manufacturer including the following: cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the lack or inadequacy of an effective earthing system. This appli
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Warning and Safety Instructions Warning and Safety Instructions Check that all the burners are cor- The minimum clearances (AUS/NZ): rectly assembled before igniting the gas, otherwise the ignition could When installing the gas cooktop, malfunction. the following minimum dimensions Please note the following, in case must be kept.: unit is on LPG supply: See "Clearance above and around Where this appliance is installed in the appliance" (pages 27 – 31), marine craft or in caravans, it shall 60 cm
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Warning and Safety Instructions Warning and Safety Instructions When cooking or boiling in large Always ensure that food is suffi- pots or pans, ensure that there is a ciently cooked or reheated. minimum distance of 2" (50 mm) be- Many factors will affect the overall cook- tween the pot and a heat-sensitive ing time, including the size and amount countertop. After combustion, the hot of food, its temperature, changes to the gases flow outwards under the base of recipe and the shape and size of
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Warning and Safety Instructions Warning and Safety instructions When using a cooker hood over In countries which may be subject the gas cooktop, ensure that any to infestation by cockroaches or burners in use are always covered with other vermin, pay particular attention to a pan. keeping the appliance and its surround- Otherwise flames could be drawn up ings in a clean condition at all times. by the suction of the cooker hood, Any damage which might be caused parts of which could then be damage
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Burner Burner / Simmer setting (inner ring on low, Before using for the first time, take outer ring off) heed of the “Warning and Safety Instructions”. The gas flame is lit by electrical ignition. When the burner control is pressed in the strong flame position, a spark passes from Burner control the electrode to the burner and ignites the The inner and outer burner are both gas to give a flame (see page 11). controlled by one knob. The burner is equipped with an ignition safety device. If a gas
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Burner Burner Press in the control knob and turn To turn the heat down from the counter-clockwise to the high setting highest to the lowest setting, turn the (largest flame symbol). control counter-clockwise until it stops (low flame position), press and When the flame ignites, keep the continue to turn the control to the button pressed in for 5-10 seconds, desired setting. and then press down once more firmly before letting go. To turn the heat up from the lowest to the highest setting, turn t
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Burner Burner Ensure that there is a minimum dis- Thick bases lessen the risk of food tance of 5/8" (15 mm) between the overheating in places, as better dis- wok or the pan and the control panel. tribution of heat is possible. Never place a pan on the control Shape of woks, pots and pans panel. Using a small one on the strong flame The outer part of the gas flame is much does not mean faster cooking but sim- hotter than the center. Therefore the ply results in wasteful gas consump- tips of the
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Cleaning and care Cleaning and care In the event of a pan boiling over, clean the burner and the cooktop surface im- mediately, to prevent the boiled over substance from burning on. Burner The burner can be dismantled for cleaning when cold. Burner caps The burner caps can be cleaned with a solution of dishwashing liquid. Do not use any caustic cleaners, scouring powders, knives or hard brushes, as these will cause scrat- Important: The burner must be cor- ches. rectly fitted together before it
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Cleaning and care Cleaning and care Wok/pan support, trivet Do not use any scouring agents or pads, knives or hard brushes. Caution: the wok/pan support and These will cause scratching. trivet become hot in use. Do not use cleaning agents contain- The wok/pan support and trivet can be ing acids. A proprietary cleaning removed for cleaning. agent for stainless steel can be The wok/pan support and trivet can be used on the stainless steel cooktop cleaned in a hot solution of dishwash- surface. in
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Problem solving guide Problem solving guide . . . the gas flame goes out after Repairs to the gas and electrical being lit? components of this appliance must only be carried out by a suitably Check whether the large burner cap qualified person. Repairs by unauth- and the large burner cap base are orized personnel could be dan- correctly positioned. gerous. Check for food residues covering the tip of the ignition safety control. However some minor problems can be Check, whether the orifices of th
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After Sales Service After Sales Service In the event of any fault which you can- not correct yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee/warranty, please contact: Your Miele Dealer or The Miele Service Department The address of the nearest Service Department is given on the back page. When contacting the Service Depart- ment, please quote the Model and Ser- ial No. of the appliance, both of which can be found on the data plate. Space for enclosed data plate 17
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Electrical connection ]ö Electrical connection ]ö The automatic ignition requires connec- Technical data CDN / USA tion to an a.c. single phase 120 V, Total connected load. . . . . . . . . . . 25 W 60 Hz power supply. Fuse rating is 15 A. Actual power consumption Electrical connection to 3 prong wall (during ignition only) is 25 W. outlet: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V / 60 Hz / 15 A These appliances are factory equipped with a power supply cord ready for Plug rating . . . . . . . . . . .
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Electrical connection @ä Electrical connection @ä As the colours of the wires in the mains Electrical connection AUS lead of this appliance may not corre- Electrical connection of the appliance spond with the coloured markings ident- should be undertaken by a suitably ifying the terminals in your plug, pro- competent person in strict accordance ceed as follows: with national and local safety regula- tions. The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi- For extra safe
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Gas connection ]ö Gas connection ]ö This appliance must be installed Any pipe connections must be with a separate shut-off valve and a made using a thread sealant ap- gas pressure regulator. proved for gas connections. Both shut-off valve and pressure Failure to correctly install these regulator must be easily accessible items could lead to a gas leak and to the consumer. subsequent explosion. This appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be discon- For convenience, an approved type of
