MIELE KM 404 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Gas Cooktop  
KM 404  
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en - US, CA  
To prevent accidents and  
machine damage,  
read the Operating Manual  
before installation or use.  
M.-Nr. 05 060 871  
Contents  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation and connection  
Before servicing, turn off the gas  
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valve and disconnect the power supply  
When using your gas appliance  
follow basic safety precautions  
including the following:  
by either removing the fuse, unplugging  
the unit or manually "tripping" the circuit  
breaker.  
This equipment has not been  
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Read all instructions before using for  
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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 installation in these  
applications. Please contact the  
nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele  
Technical Service Department with  
specific requirements.  
the first time.  
Be certain your appliance is  
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properly installed and grounded by a  
qualified technician.  
To guarantee the electrical safety of  
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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  
After connecting the appliance test  
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for leaks according to the installation  
instructions.  
If there is any doubt concerning  
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installation contact Miele’s Technical  
Service Department.  
damages caused by the lack, or  
inadequacy, of an effective grounding  
system.  
U 1-800-999-1360  
Install the appliance so that the  
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power cord or gas piping does not  
come in contact with any portion of the  
cooktop which may become hot during  
use.  
V 1-800-565-6435  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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main electrical supply using an  
extension cord. Extension cords do not  
meet the safety requirements of this  
appliance.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Correct usage  
Do not use pans with too large of a  
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bottom diameter. Using larger pans  
Do not operate the cooktop until it is  
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may cause the flames to spread out  
and damage the surrounding  
countertop or other countertop  
appliances.  
properly installed in the countertop.  
This appliance is intended for  
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residential cooking only.  
Use the appliance only for its  
For safety and stability, do not use  
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intended purpose. The manufacturer  
cannot be held responsible for  
damages caused by improper use of  
the cooktop.  
pans with a bottom diameter smaller  
than the pan support.  
Do not store aerosols, combustibles  
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and/or any other easily flammable  
materials underneath or adjacent to the  
cooktop.  
Take care that drafts do not blow  
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flammable material toward the flames  
or push the flames so that they extend  
beyond the edges of the pan.  
Only certain types of glass/ceramic  
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or other glazed cookware are suitable  
for use on a cooktop without breaking  
due to a sudden temperature change.  
Never use the cooktop to warm the  
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room.  
Install the cooktop in a room that  
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Protection from damage  
has sufficient ventilation.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean  
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This appliance must not be  
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the appliance. Steam could penetrate  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
operated outdoors.  
Do not use aluminum foil to line any  
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part of the cooktop.  
Spills containing salt or sugar  
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For proper lighting and performance  
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should be removed immediately.  
of the burners, keep the igniters clean  
and dry.  
Do not drop anything on the ceramic  
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surface of the appliance. Although the  
ceramic glass is shock and scratch  
resistant, it is not shock or scratch  
proof.  
Make sure all components of the  
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gas burners are assembled correctly  
before using the cooktop.  
Ensure that any burners in use are  
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always covered with a pan.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Personal Safety  
Do not let cooking grease or other  
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flammable materials accumulate on the  
The burners become very hot when  
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appliance.  
in use. Make sure that no one comes in  
contact with the burners.  
Do not leave the cooktop  
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unattended while in use. Overheated  
food can ignite.  
Do not leave children unattended in  
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an area where the appliance is in use.  
Do not use water on grease fires.  
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Do not store toys or items of interest  
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Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry  
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.  
to children in cabinets above or behind  
the cooktop. Children climbing onto the  
cooktop to reach these items may  
become seriously injured.  
Be careful when preparing a flambé  
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beneath the hood. Flames could be  
drawn up into the hood by the suction  
and ignite the grease filters.  
Do not allow children to operate or  
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play with the cooktop. Keep all pans  
out of childrens reach.  
The flame should be the same size  
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as the bottom of the pan. Do not use  
small pans with high flame settings, the  
flames may climb the sides of the pan.  
Only use dry, heat resistant  
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potholders. Moist or damp potholders  
used on hot surfaces can result in  
steam burns. Do not let the potholder  
touch the hot burners. Do not use  
towels or other bulky items near the  
appliance.  
Only use cooking utensils suitable  
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for cooktop use.  
Always position pan handles and  
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utensils inward so they do not extend  
over adjacent work areas, burners or  
the edge of the cooktop.  
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging  
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clothing when operating the cooktop,  
they may present a fire hazard.  
If there is a drawer directly  
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Do not heat unopened food  
underneath the appliance without a  
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 they must be  
made of heat-resistant material.  
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containers. Built-up pressure may  
cause the container to burst and result  
in injury.  
Do not store items  
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on the cooktop.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Damage to the appliance  
Further safety notes  
In the event of damage or a defect,  
When using a portable appliance  
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turn off the appliance immediately. Turn near the cooktop, make sure that its  
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.  
power cord does not come in contact  
with the cooktop.  
Do not use containers made of  
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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,  
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they may be damaged.  
Do not use a wok pan with a  
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Any breakages or cracks in the  
diameter of more than 16".  
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ceramic surface of the appliance are  
defects and must be treated as such.  
Do not use the appliance until it has  
been repaired.  
Before discarding an old appliance,  
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disconnect it from the gas and  
electrical supply, cut off the power cord  
and remove any doors to prevent  
hazards.  
Repairs should only be performed  
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by qualified technicians to ensure  
safety. Repairs and other work by  
unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. Under no circumstances  
should the outer casing of the  
appliance be opened.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
While the appliance is under  
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warranty repairs should only be  
performed by a Miele authorized  
service technician. Otherwise the  
warranty is void.  
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Guide to the cooktop  
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aGrate  
gBurner base  
bBurner cap  
cNotch  
hFront burner control  
iBurner indicators  
jRear burner control  
kPower cord  
dBurner  
eIgnition safety control  
fIgnitor  
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Before using the cooktop  
Cleaning the cooktop  
Metal components have a protective  
coating which may give off a slight odor  
the first time your new appliance is  
heated.  
Before using for the first time clean the  
appliance as follows:  
^ Wash the removable parts of the gas  
burner in a mild solution of warm  
water and liquid dish soap.  
The harmless odor will dissipate after a  
short time and does not indicate a  
faulty connection or appliance defect.  
^ Dry and reassemble the parts in the  
proper order (see the "Cleaning and  
care" section).  
^ The ceramic surface can be cleaned  
using water or a ceramic cooktop  
cleaner and then wiped dry with a  
soft cloth.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning on and off  
The control knobs are used to turn the  
burners on and to regulate the strength  
of the flames.  
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 "ß".  
This stops the flow of gas and turns off  
the burner.  
ß Cooktop is turned off  
& Highest flame  
/ Lowest flame  
The knob must only be turned left to  
turn the appliance on and right to  
turn it off.  
Turning on  
^ 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.  
If the knob is turned:  
- on without pressing it down first,  
- clockwise past the 12 o’clock  
position, or  
^ When the flame appears, keep the  
control knob pressed in for  
- counterclockwise past the smallest  
flame symbol,  
8-10 seconds to allow the Ignition  
Safety Control to reach operating  
temperature and release it.  
parts of the cooktop may be  
damaged. The manufacturer cannot  
be held responsible for these  
damages.  
If the flame goes out, repeat the above  
procedure, keeping the control knob  
pressed in for a few extra seconds.  
^ Adjust the knob to the desired  
setting.  
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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.  
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.  
– Generally, wide / shallow pans will  
heat up quicker and cook more  
evenly than narrow / tall ones.  
– Using oversized pans may cause the  
flames to spread out and damage  
the surrounding countertop or other  
countertop appliances.  
– Do not use small pans with high  
flame settings, the flame may climb  
the sides of the pan.  
– Pots with a smaller diameter than the  
grate 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 "ß", 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  
Ceramic surface  
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.  
The ceramic surface should be cleaned  
regularly, preferably after each use.  
^ Let your appliance cool to a safe  
temperature and remove the grate.  
^ Wipe off spills using a damp cloth.  
Stubborn spills are best removed  
with a shielded scraper blade.  
The ceramic surface can be cleaned  
using a cleaner for ceramic  
^ Sugar or syrup spills must be  
cleaned before the cooktop cools  
completely or the glass will dimple.  
surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions on the packaging.  
Keep the ignitor in the burner dry. If  
it gets wet it will not spark.  
^ Apply a cleaner for ceramic surfaces  
using a soft cloth or paper towel. This  
will prevent any water marks caused  
by water boiling over.  
After cleaning, the ceramic surface  
must be thoroughly dried with a soft  
cloth to prevent a build up of  
limescale deposits.  
^ Clean the ceramic surface with a  
damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.  
Do not use any sharp pointed  
objects which could damage the  
seal between the ceramic surface  
and the surrounding frame or  
between the frame and the  
countertop.  
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Cleaning and care  
Burners  
Reassembling the burner  
The burners can be dismantled and  
cleaned when completely 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, b, onto the  
burner base, a, so that the Ignition  
Safety Control and ignitor extend  
through their respective holes.  
^ Return the burner cap, c.  
^ Return the grate.  
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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  
^ Check whether the burners are  
assembled correctly.  
accordance with national and local  
codes. Any repairs or maintenance  
performed by unqualified personnel  
could be dangerous.  
^ Make sure the gas holes in the  
burner ring are clean and open.  
... the ignitor no longer works?  
^ Check if there is food residue  
between the ignitor and the burner.  
Some minor problems can be resolved  
as follows:  
^ Make sure the ignitor is dry.  
What to do 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 ignitors 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 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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