Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KM 406 Miele
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Operating Instructions Gas Cooktop KM 406 T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read the operating 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.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before using the cooktop . . . . . .
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 the burners. 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 electrical supply . Contact the Miele T echnical Service Department. Do not use the appliance until it has been repair ed.
a T rivet b Grate c Small burner cap d Large burner cap e Burner ring f Burner g Ignition safety control h Ignitor i Burner base j Air intake and cover k Power cord l Control knob Guide to the cooktop.
Cleaning the cooktop Before using for the first time clean the appliance as follows: ^ W ash the removable parts of the gas burner in a mild solution of war m water and liquid dish soap. ^ Dry and reassemble the parts in the proper or der (see the "Cleaning and care" section).
T urning on and off / Regulating The control knob is used to turn on the burner and to regulate the strength of the flame. T urning on ^ T o turn on the bur ner , pr ess the control knob down and turn it counterclockwise to the largest flame symbol. The ignitor will click and ignite the gas.
T urning off ^ T ur n 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.
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.
P an siz e – Set the cooktop to a high flame when using a large diameter pan and low flame when using a small diameter pan. – Generally , wide / shallow pans will heat faster and cook more evenly than narrow / tall ones.
Safety feature This gas cooktop incorporates an Ignition Safety Control which stops the supply of gas if the flame goes out. ^ T o reignite the burners, turn the control knob clockwise to " ß ", then follow the procedur es outlined in "T ur ning on and off".
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 . Never use scouring agents, pads, abrasive cleaning agents or strong cleaners such as oven sprays, stain or rust removers.
Burner The burner can be dismantled and cleaned when cool. Dismantling and cleaning ^ Remove the burner par ts 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 .
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. Some minor problems can be r esolved as follows: What if ... ... the burners do not ignite after several attempts? Check if: ^ the burners are assembled correctly .
In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele T echnical Service Department: U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com l 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the T echnical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
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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