Miele KM 406 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Gas Cooktop  
KM 406  
®
UV  
M.-Nr. 05 060 891  
®
To prevent accidents and  
machine damage,  
read the operating instructions  
before  
installation or use.  
Contents  
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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:  
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 installation in  
these applications. Please contact the  
nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele  
Technical Service Department with  
specific requirements.  
Read all instructions before using  
for the first time.  
Be certain your appliance is  
properly installed and grounded by  
a qualified technician.  
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’s  
Technical Service Department.  
U 1-800-999-1360  
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.  
V 1-800-565-6435  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the 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  
bottom diameter. Using larger pans  
may cause the flames to spread out  
and damage the surrounding  
countertop or other countertop  
appliances.  
Do not operate the cooktop until it  
is properly installed in the  
countertop.  
This appliance is intended for  
residential cooking only.  
For safety and stability, use the  
trivet for smaller pans.  
Use the appliance only for its  
intended purpose. The  
manufacturer cannot be held  
responsible for damages caused by  
improper use of the cooktop.  
Do not store aerosols,  
combustibles and/or any other  
easily flammable materials underneath  
or adjacent to the cooktop.  
Take care that drafts do not blow  
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  
or other glazed cookware are  
suitable for use on a cooktop without  
breaking due to a sudden temperature  
Never use the cooktop to warm the change.  
room.  
Protection from damage  
Install the cooktop in a room that  
has sufficient ventilation.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean the appliance. Steam could  
penetrate electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
This appliance must not be  
operated outdoors.  
Do not use aluminum foil to line any  
part of the cooktop.  
Spills containing salt or sugar  
should be removed immediately.  
For proper lighting and  
performance of the burners, keep  
the igniters clean and dry.  
Do not drop anything on the  
ceramic 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  
gas burners are assembled  
correctly before using the cooktop.  
Ensure that any burners in use are  
always covered with a pan.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Personal Safety  
Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate  
on the appliance.  
The burners become very hot  
when in use. Make sure that no one  
comes in contact with the burners.  
Do not leave the cooktop  
unattended while in use.  
Overheated food can ignite.  
Do not leave children unattended  
in an area where the appliance is in  
use.  
Do not use water on grease fires.  
Smother any fire or flame, or use a  
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.  
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.  
Be careful when preparing a  
flambé 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  
play with the cooktop. Keep all  
pans out of childrens reach.  
The flame should be the same size  
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  
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  
for cooktop use.  
Always position pan handles and  
utensils inward so they do not  
extend over adjacent work areas,  
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging burners or the edge of the cooktop.  
clothing when operating the  
If there is a drawer directly  
cooktop, they may present a fire  
underneath the appliance without a  
hazard.  
wooden base in between, ensure that  
Do not heat unopened food  
containers. Built-up pressure may  
cause the container to burst and result  
in injury.  
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.  
Do not store items  
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,  
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  
its power cord does not come in  
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,  
they may be damaged.  
Do not use a wok pan with a  
diameter of more than 16".  
Any breakages or cracks in the  
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, 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  
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  
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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aTrivet  
gIgnition safety control  
hIgnitor  
bGrate  
cSmall burner cap  
dLarge burner cap  
eBurner ring  
fBurner  
iBurner base  
jAir intake and cover  
kPower cord  
lControl knob  
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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 / Regulating Regulating the burners  
The control knob is used to turn on the  
burner and to regulate the strength of  
the flame.  
The inner and outer burners are both  
controlled by one control knob. There is  
a stop at the 6 o’clock position that  
requires you to press the knob down  
while turning it in order to get from the  
high flame to the low flame zone.  
^ To reduce the flames from a high to  
low setting, turn the control knob  
counterclockwise until you feel  
resistance. Press the knob down to  
pass the stop, then release the  
pressure and set the cooktop to the  
desired setting.  
Turning on  
^ To turn on the burner, press the  
control knob down and turn it  
counterclockwise to the largest flame  
symbol. The ignitor will click and  
ignite the gas.  
^ To increase the flames from a low to  
high setting, turn the control knob  
clockwise until you feel resistance.  
Press the knob down to pass the  
stop, then release the pressure and  
set the cooktop to the desired  
setting.  
^ When the flame appears, keep the  
control knob pressed in for  
8-10 seconds to allow the Ignition  
Safety Control to reach operating  
temperature. Release the knob.  
If the flame goes out, repeat the above  
procedure, keeping the control knob  
pressed in for a few extra seconds.  
^ Release the knob and adjust it to the  
desired setting.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning off  
^ Turn the knob clockwise to "ß".  
This stops the flow of gas and turns off  
the cooktop.  
The knob must only be turned left to  
turn the appliance on and right to  
turn it off.  
If the knob is turned:  
- on without pressing it down first,  
- clockwise past the 12 o’clock  
position, or  
- turned counterclockwise past the  
smallest flame symbol,  
parts of the cooktop might get  
damaged. The manufacturer cannot  
be held responsible for these  
damages.  
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Using the cooktop  
Description of the settings  
Setting  
Description  
ß
Cooktop is turned off  
&
Highest flame.  
Outer and inner burners are both at highest settings.  
&
&
High flame.  
Outer burner is on the lowest setting;  
Inner burner is on the highest setting.  
Low flame.  
Outer burner is off;  
Inner burner is on the highest setting.  
/
Lowest flame.  
Inner burner is on the lowest setting.  
Since the outer portion of the flame is much hotter than the center, the flame  
should be set so that its tips do not spread beyond the sides of the pan. Flame  
tips which extend beyond the sides of the pan are hazardous.  
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Using the cooktop  
Pan size  
Suitable pans  
– Set the cooktop to a high flame when Any heat resistant pans 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, as 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 faster and cook more evenly  
than narrow / tall ones.  
– When using a wok with the cooktop,  
remove the trivet and position the  
wok so that it is cradled and  
supported by all six legs of the pan  
support.  
– 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 can climb  
the sides of the pan.  
– For safety and stability, the trivet  
should be used with small pans.  
Make sure to set the flame  
accordingly.  
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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 spills using a damp cloth.  
Stubborn spills are best removed  
with a shielded scraper blade.  
Never use scouring agents, pads,  
abrasive cleaning agents or strong  
cleaners such as oven sprays, stain  
or rust removers. These agents  
could damage the surface of the  
appliance.  
^ Sugar and syrup spills must be  
cleaned before the cooktop cools  
completely or the glass will dimple.  
^ Apply a cleaner for ceramic surfaces  
using a soft cloth or paper towel. This  
will prevent any limescale deposits  
caused by water boiling over.  
The ceramic surface can be cleaned  
using a cleaner for ceramic  
surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
^ Wipe the ceramic surface with a  
damp cloth and dry with a clean soft  
cloth.  
Keep the ignitor in the burner dry. If  
it gets wet it will not spark.  
After cleaning, the ceramic surface  
must be thoroughly dried with a soft  
cloth to prevent water marks.  
Do not use any sharp pointed  
objects which could damage the  
seal between the surrounding frame  
and the cooktop.  
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Cleaning and care  
Burner  
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 warm water and  
liquid dish soap  
^ Dry thoroughly. Make sure that the  
flame holes are clean and completely  
dry.  
The shiny surfaces of the burner caps  
will dull with time and use. This is  
normal and will not affect the operation  
of the cooktop.  
^ Clean the burner base, ignitor and  
Ignition Safety Control with a damp  
cloth and then dry.  
The ignitor must be thoroughly dry, or it  
will not spark.  
^ Fit the burner onto the burner base, a.  
^ Fit the burner ring.  
^ Put the large burner cap on the large  
burner cap base, b.  
^ Fit the small burner cap.  
^ Put the grate in place, c.  
^ Put the trivet in place if needed.  
Be careful not to mix up the parts.  
Make sure that all the notches and  
holes align exactly.  
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Frequently asked questions  
... the flame goes out after being lit?  
All repairs should be performed by a  
trained technician in accordance  
with national and local codes. Any  
repairs or maintenance 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 small  
burner cap.  
Some minor problems can be resolved  
as follows:  
^ 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 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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