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Operating and installation instructions

Gas cooktops

To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en-AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 703 600

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  • Page 1: Gas Cooktops

    Operating and installation instructions Gas cooktops To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 703 600...
  • Page 2 For trouble-free operation of the appliance, it is best to use it in the countries specified for use. For use in other countries, please contact Miele in your country.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 15 Overview.......................  16 Cooktop......................... 16 KM 2312 ...................... 16 KM 2334 ...................... 17 Control knobs......................18 Burner........................19 Accessories supplied .................... 20 Using for the first time .................. 21 Cleaning the cooktop for the first time..............
  • Page 4 Contents Installation...................... 44 Securing the cooktop .................... 45 Electrical connection .................. 46 Gas connection.................... 48 Setting the gas pressure ..................50 Burner ratings ......................  51 Conversion to another type of gas .............. 52 Jet table......................... 52 Changing the jets ....................52 Changing the main jets..................
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users...
  • Page 6 This cooktop is not suitable for outdoor use.  It is intended only to cook food and keep it warm. Any other use is not supported by Miele and could be dangerous.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including...
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children  Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.  Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
  • Page 8  Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.  A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check it for any visible damage.
  • Page 9 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.  Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions  If the appliance is installed behind a furniture door, do not close the door while the appliance is in operation. Heat and moisture would build up behind a closed furniture door, potentially causing damage to the appliance, the furniture unit and the flooring. Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely before closing the furniture door.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for some time after being switched off. Do not touch the appliance if there is a possibility that it could still be hot. ...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions  When the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of any metal items left on the appliance heating up, with the danger of burning.
  • Page 13 If the pan diameter is too large, flames can spread out to the sides and damage or burn the worktop, wall claddings or surrounding units and also parts of the cooktop. Miele cannot be held liable for this type of damage.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions  If the appliance has not been used for a long period of time it should be thoroughly cleaned before it is used again. It is also advisable to have the appliance tested by a qualified person for safety.
  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packaging Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain valuable materials. They are environmentally friendly for also contain specific materials, disposal, and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 16: Overview

    Overview Cooktop KM 2312 a Wok burner Control knobs for the cooking zones: b Large burner e Left c Small burner f Rear right d Pan support (2 pieces) g Front right...
  • Page 17 Overview KM 2334 a Small burner Control knobs for the cooking zones: b Medium burner g Front left c Wok burner h Rear left d Medium burner i Middle e Medium burner j Rear right f Pan support (3 pieces) k Front right...
  • Page 18: Control Knobs

    Overview Control knobs Symbol Description  Burner off, the gas supply is turned off  Strongest flame  Weakest flame...
  • Page 19: Burner

    Overview Small, large and medium burners Burner Wok burner a Burner cap b Burner head c Burner base d Ignition safety device a Outer burner cap e Ignitor b Inner burner cap c Burner head d Burner base e Ignition safety device f Ignitor...
  • Page 20: Accessories Supplied

    Overview Accessories supplied The accessories supplied with your appliance, as well as a range of optional ones, are available to order from Miele (see "Optional accessories"). Wok ring The wok ring supplied gives additional stability to the wok, especially to woks with a rounded base.
  • Page 21: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time  Please stick the extra data plate for Switching on the cooktop for the appliance supplied with this the first time documentation in the space provided The metal components have a in the "After sales service, data plate, protective coating which when heated warranty"...
  • Page 22: Pans

    Pans – Unlike pans that are used on an Minimum pan base diameter electric cooktop, the bottom of pans Burner Ø cm used on a gas cooktop do not have Small burner to be flat to deliver good cooking results. Medium burner –...
  • Page 23: Wok Ring

    Pans Combination trivet Wok ring  Use the wok ring supplied to give The combination trivet must be used if additional stability to pans, especially – you wish to use a pot or pan with a to woks with a rounded base. smaller diameter base than the minimum given in the table.
  • Page 24: Tips On Saving Energy

    Tips on saving energy – Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss. – Wide, shallow pans are preferable to tall, narrow ones. They will heat up faster. – Cook with as little water as possible. – Reduce the power setting once the water has come to the boil or the oil is hot enough to fry in.
  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Switching on during a power outage  Fire hazard! If there is an interruption to the Do not leave the cooktop unattended electricity supply, the gas can be whilst it is being used. ignited manually, e.g. with a match. Switching on ...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Flame

    Operation Adjusting the flame Switching off  Turn the control clockwise to position The burners can be regulated at any level between the strongest and "". weakest flame. This stops the flow of gas and the flame goes out. As the outer part of the flame is much hotter than the centre, the tips of the flames should stay beneath the pan base.
  • Page 27: Safety Features

    Safety features Thermo-electric ignition This appliance has a thermo-electric ignition safety device. If the flame goes out, for example if food has boiled over or if there is a sudden draught, and automatic re-ignition has been unsuccessful, the supply of gas to the burner will be cut off.
  • Page 28: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents  Danger of burning! The burners must be switched off. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your The cooktop needs to cool down. appliance, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda,  Danger of injury! alkalines, ammonia, acids or The steam from a steam cleaning chlorides,...
  • Page 29: Stainless Steel Surfaces

     Finally, dry with a clean soft cloth.  Stubborn soiling should be soaked Useful tip: The Miele care product for first. stainless steel can be used after  Dry the cooktop after using water to cleaning to help keep your appliance clean it.
  • Page 30: Pan Supports

    Cleaning and care Pan supports Burner  Remove the pan supports. Do not clean any parts of the burner in a dishwasher.  Clean the pan supports in the dishwasher or with a solution of warm  The burner should be dismantled and water and a little washing-up liquid then cleaned by hand using a applied with a soft sponge.
  • Page 31 Cleaning and care Assembling the small, medium and Assembling the wok burner large burners  Place the burner head  on the burner base  so that the ignition safety device  and the ignitor   Place the burner head  on the extend through their respective holes burner base ...
  • Page 32: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. If, after reading this guide, you can't remedy the problem yourself, please call Miele (see back cover for details). Please note, however, that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 33 The mains circuit breaker has tripped. burner does not spark.  You may need to contact a qualified electrician or Miele. There is food residue stuck between the ignitor and the burner cap. There is food residue on the ignition safety device.
  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    These products can be ordered from the Miele online shop. They can also be ordered directly from Miele (see end of this booklet for contact details). Original Miele all purpose microfibre cloth Removes finger marks and light soiling.
  • Page 35: Safety Instructions For Installation

    Safety instructions for installation Fit the wall units and rangehood before fitting the cooktop to avoid damaging the cooktop.  The veneer or laminate coatings of worktops (or adjacent kitchen units) must be treated with 100 °C heat-resistant adhesive which will not dissolve or distort.
  • Page 36: Safety Distances

    Safety distances Safety distance above the cooktop A minimum safety distance must be maintained between the cooktop and the rangehood above it. See the rangehood manufacturer's operating and installation instructions for details. If the manufacturer's instructions are not available for the rangehood, a minimum safety distance as per AS/ NZS 5601.1 must be maintained.
  • Page 37 Safety distances Safety distances to the sides and back of the appliance Ideally the appliance should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and a tall unit or wall on one side (right or left). On the other side, however, no tall unit or wall should stand higher than the appliance.
  • Page 38 Safety distances A gas appliance shall be installed such Clearance underneath the that the surface temperature of any appliance nearby combustible surface* will not A minimum safety clearance of 30 mm exceed 65 °C above ambient. must be provided underneath the The minimum clearance from a appliance.
  • Page 39: Installation Notes

    Installation notes Seal between the cooktop and Tiled worktop the worktop Grout lines  and the hatched area underneath the cooktop frame must be smooth and even. If they are not, the Do not use sealant between the cooktop will not sit flush with the cooktop and the worktop.
  • Page 40: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions KM 2312 a Front b Building-in depth c Gas connection R ½ - ISO 7-1 d Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 2000 mm...
  • Page 41 Building-in dimensions KM 2334 a Front b Building-in depth c Gas connection R ½ - ISO 7-1 d Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 2000 mm...
  • Page 42 Building-in dimensions Distances from burner to the edge of the appliance KM 2312...
  • Page 43 Building-in dimensions KM 2334...
  • Page 44: Installation

    Installation Preparing the worktop Installing the cooktop  Make the worktop cut-out as shown  Feed the mains connection cable in the building-in diagram. Observe down through the cut-out. the safety distances (see "Safety  Place the cooktop unfastened in the distances").
  • Page 45: Securing The Cooktop

    Installation Securing the cooktop Checking operation  After installing the cooktop, ignite all The brackets can be used to secure burners to check that they are framed or flush-fitted cooktops. The operating correctly: diagrams show how a framed cooktop is secured. –...
  • Page 46: Electrical Connection

    (RCD) with a trip  Danger of injury! range of 30 mA. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised installation, maintenance and repair work as this can be dangerous to users. Miele cannot be held liable for...
  • Page 47 If the mains cable needs to be replaced, it must be replaced with a special connection cable, type H 05 VV-F (PVC insulated), available from Miele, by a Miele approved service technician or suitably qualified electrician in order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 48: Gas Connection

    Gas connection  The gas connections the gas hose Connection to the gas supply, or and the mains connection cable can conversion from one type of gas to get damaged when they become another should only be undertaken hot. by an approved gas fitter, who is Ensure that the gas hose and responsible for correct functioning of electrical cable are installed in such a...
  • Page 49 If the appropriate jets have not been supplied with the appliance you will need to contact Miele. Conversion to another type of gas is described under the relevant Section. Connection to the appliance The gas connection has a ¹/₂"...
  • Page 50: Setting The Gas Pressure

    Gas connection Setting the gas pressure The gas regulator is only included with appliances which are set up for The gas pressure must be set by the connection to natural gas. approved gas fitter as shown on the data plate: Natural gas 1.0 kPa ULPG (Propane/Butane) 2.75 kPa The gas pressure must be set with the...
  • Page 51: Burner Ratings

    Burner ratings Nominal ratings for KM 2312 Burner Gas type Highest setting Lowest setting MJ/h MJ/h Small burner ULPG Large burner ULPG Wok burner 15.5 ULPG 13.1 Total 29.3 ULPG 24.8 Nominal ratings for KM 2334 Burner Gas type Highest setting...
  • Page 52: Conversion To Another Type Of Gas

    Conversion to another type of gas Changing the jets  Conversion from one type of gas to another should only be  Disconnect the cooktop from the undertaken by an approved and electricity supply and turn off the gas registered gas fitter in strict supply.
  • Page 53: Changing The Small Jets

    Conversion to another type of gas Wok burner Changing the small jets To change the jets, the burner fixing screws must first be loosened and the upper section of the appliance removed.  Pull the control knobs off.  Remove the burner components. ...
  • Page 54: Checking Operation

    Conversion to another type of gas Checking operation  Check all gas fittings for leaks.  Reassemble the cooktop.  Ignite all burners to check that they are operating correctly. – The flame must not go out on the lowest setting, or when the control is turned quickly from the highest to the lowest setting.
  • Page 55: After Sales Service, Data Plate, Warranty

    After sales service, data plate, warranty After sales service In the event of any faults which you cannot easily remedy, please contact Miele. See back of this booklet for contact details. Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele.
  • Page 59 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 206-210 Coventry Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Miele Experience Centre Auckland: Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: 8 College Hill 3 Skyline Place Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Telephone:...
  • Page 60 KM 2312 / KM 2334  en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 703 600 / 04...

This manual is also suitable for:

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