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Miele KM 344 KM 342 Operating Instructions Manual
Miele KM 344 KM 342 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele KM 344 KM 342 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Gas Cooktops

KM 342
KM 344
®
®
UV
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
installation or use.
M.-Nr.
05 649 300

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Gas Cooktops KM 342 KM 344 ® ® To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 649 300...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety cut-out feature..........16 Using the cooktop during a power failure ....... 16 .
  • Page 4 However, un- der certain circumstances it may be possible for an installation in these ap- plications. Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Ser- vice Department with specific require- ments. After connecting the appliance test for leaks according to the installa- tion instructions.
  • Page 5 Do not operate the cooktop until it is properly installed in the countertop. This appliance is intended for resi- dential cooking only. Use the appliance only for its in- tended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for dam- ages caused by improper use of the cooktop.
  • Page 6 Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. Spills containing salt or sugar should be removed immediately, to prevent stains. In areas subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, keep the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times.
  • Page 7 Do not store toys or items of inter- est to children in cabinets above or behind the cooktop. Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may become seriously injured. Do not allow children to operate or play with the cooktop. Keep all pans out of the reach of children.
  • Page 8 Under no circumstance open the outer casing of the appliance. While the appliance is under war- ranty repairs should only be per- formed by a Miele authorized service technician. When using a portable appliance near the cooktop, make sure that its power cord does not come into con- tact with the cooktop.
  • Page 9 The cardboard box and packing materi- als are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the pos- sibility of recycling these materials. Before discarding an old appliance, disconnect it from the gas and elec- tricity supply and cut off the powercord to prevent it from becom-...
  • Page 10 a Wok burner b Normal burner c Fast burner d Grates The layout of the control knobs correspondends with the layout of the burners.
  • Page 11 Front right burner A griddle plate and simmer plate are available as additional accessories. A separate conversion kit is available if the appliance is to be connected to LP. For purchase contact your Miele dealer or Miele’s Technical Service Depart- ment.
  • Page 12 Wipe dry and reassemble them in the proper order (see the "Cleaning and care" section). ^ Wipe the cooktop with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time your new appliance is heated.
  • Page 13: Fast-Ignition-System

    The control knob is used to light the burner and to regulate the strength of the flame. & ß Cooktop is turned off & Highest flame / Lowest flame ß Cooktop is turned off * Highest flame: inner and outer burner are both at their highest setting.
  • Page 14 Press the knob down to pass the stop, then release the pressure and set the cooktop to the desired setting. ^ To increase the flames from a low to high setting, turn the control knob clockwise until you reach the stop.
  • Page 15: Pans

    – 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 up quicker and cook more evenly than narrow / tall ones.
  • Page 16: Turning On And Off, Regulating

    This appliance is equipped with an igni- tion safety control. This control cuts the gas supply if the flame goes out and re-ignition is unsuccessful. ^ To re-ignite the burner, turn the con- trol knob to "ß", then follow the proce- dure outlined in "Turning on and off, Regulating".
  • Page 17 Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean this cooktop. Pressurized steam could cause per- manent damage to the surface and to components for which the manu- facturer cannot accept responsibility. Do not use any sharp or pointed ob-...
  • Page 18 The burners can be dismantled and cleaned when cold. ^ Remove the burner parts and wash them in a solution of hot water and liquid dish soap. Dry them thor- oughly. Make sure that the flame holes are clean and completely dry. ^ Wipe the burner base clean with a damp cloth and then dry.
  • Page 19 ^ Place the burner head, d, on to the burner base, e. ^ Fit the burner ring, c. ^ Fit the large burner cap, b, on to the burner head, d. ^ Seat the small burner cap, a. ^ Put the grates in place. Make sure that the parts of the burner are reassembled in the cor- rect order after cleaning.
  • Page 20: Using The Cooktop During A Power Failure

    ^ the flame holes in the burners are clean and unblocked. ^ the ignitors are wet. ^ the cooktop is plugged in and that the circuit breaker has not tripped. If lack of power is the problem, the cooktop can be lit with a match. See "Using the cooktop during a power...
  • Page 21 Max. output Min. output Max. output Min. output Max. output Min. output Max. output Min. output Max. output 9.000 1.700 0.50 12.000 2.500 0.75 15.300 0.18 15.300 0.18 60.600 17.7 9.000 1.700 12.000 2.500 0.75 15.300 0.18 16.500 0.18 73.800 21.5...
  • Page 22 The conversion is described in the In- stallation instructions. Should you have any questions, please call the Miele Technical Service Depart- ment at: USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca...
  • Page 23 In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact: your Miele Dealer the Miele Technical Service Department USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 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.
  • Page 24 Alteration rights reserved / 2702 M.-Nr. 05 649 300 / V This paper is made from cellulose bleached without the use of chlorine.

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