Operating Instructions Gas Cooktop KM 404 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read the operating instructions before installation or use, M-Nr, 05 060 871
= WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS ® Do not try to Jight any appliance. ® Do not touch any etectricaJ switch. ® Do not use any phone in your building. ® immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supptier's instructions. ® if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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Guide to the cooktop '_ G rate '_ Burner base _ Burner cap '_©Front burner control '_ Notch '_ Burner indicators _ Burner @ Rear burner control _¢ Ignition safety control ,t3 Power cord (_ Ignitor
Before C_eaning the cooktop 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, [] Dry and reassemble them 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, using the cooktop Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time yo
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 "®".
Using the cooktop Pan size Suitable - Any heat resistant pan can be used on a gas burnen Set the cooktop to a high flame when using a large diameter pan and low flame when using a small diameter pan. pans 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. - Generally, wide / shallow pans will heat up quicker and cook more evenly than narrow / tall ones.
Using the cooktop Safety feature This gas cooktop incorporates an Ignition Safety Control which stops the supply of gas if the flame goes out, [] To reignite the burners, turn the control knob clockwise to "®", then follow the procedures outlined in "Turning on and off", This safety feature is not operated by electricity, it will be active even if the appliance is in use during a power failure, 12 Using the cooktop power failure during a If there is an interruption to the electrical supply, the gas c
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Cleaning and care Burners Reassembling the burner The burners can be dismantled and cleaned when completely cool Dismantling and cJeaning [] 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 dul! with time and usage. This is normal and will not affect the operation of the cooktop.
Frequently _i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ 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. asked questions ,,, the flame goes out after being lit? [] Check whether the burners are assembled correctly. [] Make sure the gas holes in the burner ring are clean and open.
After saJes service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele Technical Service Department: 1-800-999- !360 techserv@mieleusa,com 1-800-565-6435 service@miele,ca 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: 16
Help protect Disposam of packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials are environmentally friendly for disposal, Please recycle, Disposa_ our environment of an o_d appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled, Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials, power cord to prevent it from i electrica! supply and cut off the 17
When contacting the Technical Service, please quote the model and seria| number of your appiianceo MieJe, Jnc, MieUe Limited Nationam Headquarters 9 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 800o843o7231 609=419m9898 Fax: 609m419=4298 www.mieUeusa.com National Headquarters 55G East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1E5 Phone: 800=643=5381 905=707=1t71 Fax: 905=707=0177 www.mieUe.ca info@mieUe.ca (general enquiries) professionaU@mieUe.
