Problem Solving Guide - Miele GAS KM 81-2 Operating Instructions Manual

Problem solving guide

Problem solving guide
Repairs to the gas and electrical
components of this appliance must
only be carried out by a suitably
qualified person. Repairs by unauth-
orized personnel could be dan-
gerous.
However some minor problems can be
resolved as follows:
What to do if . . .
. . . the burner does not ignite after
several attempts?
Check whether:
the large burner cap and the large
burner cap base are correctly posi-
tioned.
the gas supply valve is turned on.
a main fuse has blown. In this case
call an electrician or the Miele Ser-
vice Dept.
Use a match to light the gas (see
page 11).
. . . the shape and color of the flame
are different from usual?
Check whether the burner caps and
large burner cap base are correctly
positioned.
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. . . the gas flame goes out after
being lit?
Check whether the large burner cap
and the large burner cap base are
correctly positioned.
Check for food residues covering the
tip of the ignition safety control.
Check, whether the orifices of the
small burner cap are clean, espe-
cially those toward the tip of the igni-
tion safety control.
Follow the procedure on how to start
the flame from top left of page 11, do
not forget to depress the knob to the
bottom before releasing after 5–10
seconds.
. . . the electric spark ignition for the
gas burner no longer works?
Check whether food residues or
cleaning agents have collected
between the ignition electrode and
the burner.
Clean these carefully. Do not let the
electrode get wet.