Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KM 344 Miele
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Operating Instructions Gas Cooktop KM 342 KM 344 T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read the instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr .
2 W ARNING: If the information in this man ual is not followed exactl y , a fire or explosion ma y result causing property damage, per sonal injury or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor s and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Installation and connection When using your gas appliance follo w basic safety precautions including the f ollowing: Read all instructions before using for the first time. Be certain your appliance is properly installed and gr ounded by a qualified technician.
Correct usage Do not operate the cooktop until it is properly installed in the countertop. 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.
P ersonal safety The burners become ver y hot when in use. Make sure that no one comes in contact with them. Do not leave children unattended in an area wher e the appliance is in use. Do not store toys or items of interest to childr en in cabinets above or behind the cooktop.
Damage to the appliance In the event of damage or a defect, turn off the appliance immediately . T ur n off the gas shut off valve and disconnect completely from the electricity supply . Contact the Miele T echnical Service Department. Do not use the appliance until it has been repair ed.
KM 342 a Wok Burners b T rivet c Wok Ring d Normal Bur ners e Fast Burner f Grates The layout of the control knobs corresponds with the layout of the burners.
KM 344 a Wok Burner Small b T rivet c Wok Ring d Normal Bur ners e Fast Burners f Grates g Wok Burner Large Control Knobs: h Left rear burner i Center rear burner j Right rear burner k Front left burner l Front center burner m Front right burner Accessories A griddle plate and simmer plate are available as additional accessories.
Cleaning the cooktop Before using for the first time clean the appliance as follows: ^ W ash the gas bur ner assembly with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap. ^ Wipe dry and reassemble the parts in the proper or der (see "Cleaning and care").
Fast-Ignition-System The gas cooktops are equipped with a Fast-Ignition-System which incorporates the following features: – The control knob can be r eleased once it is turned to the largest flame symbol. – If the flame goes out during use, e.g. from a draft, the burner will auto - matically reignite.
T urning on ^ T o light a burner press down and turn the corresponding contr ol knob counterclockwise to the largest flame symbol. Release the knob. The ignitor will click and ignite the gas. The ignition process lasts about 8 - 10 seconds. The flame should light within 4 seconds.
P an siz e – Set the cooktop to a high flame when using a large diameter pan and low flame when using small diameter pans. – Generally , wide / shallow pans will heat quicker and cook more evenly than narrow / tall ones.
Safety feature This appliance is equipped with an Ignition Safety Control. This contr ol cuts the gas supply if the flame goes out and reignition is unsuccessful. ^ T o reignite the burner , tur n the control knob to " ß ", then follow the procedur e outlined in "T ur ning on and off / Regulating".
Never 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 . Do not use any sharp or pointed objects which could damage the seal between the frame and the countertop.
Burners The burners can be dismantled and cleaned when cool. ^ Remove the burner par ts 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 . ^ Wipe the burner base clean with a damp cloth and then dry .
All repairs should be performed by a trained technician in strict accordance with national and local codes. Any repairs or maintenance perfor med by unqualified personnel could be dangerous. Some minor problems can be fixed without a service call. What if .
In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele T echnical Service Department: U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com V 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting T echnical Service please quote the serial number and model of the cooktop.
MieleCare MieleCare , our Extended Service Contract program; gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership. MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts.
Disposal of packing materials The cardboar d box and packing materials are envir onmentally friendly for disposal. Please recycle. Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials.
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