Frequently Asked Questions - Miele KMR 1124 Operating And Installation Instructions

Frequently asked questions

The following faults can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Depart-
ment. If in doubt, please contact Miele.
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Danger of injury! Unauthorized installation work and repairs could cause
personal injury or machine damage, for which Miele is not responsible.
Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele au-
thorized service technician.
Never open the housing of the rangetop yourself.
Problem
The burners do not ig-
nite when the cooktop
is being used for the
first time or after it has
been out of use for a
longer period.
The burner does not
light after several at-
tempts.
The gas flame goes out
after being lit.
The shape/color of the
gas flame changes.
The gas flame goes out
during use.
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Possible cause and solution
There may be air in the gas line.
 Try to light the burner again, making several at-
tempts if necessary.
The burner is not properly assembled.
 Assemble the burner correctly.
The gas shutoff valve is closed.
 Open the gas shut-off valve.
The burner is wet and/or dirty.
 Clean and dry the burner.
The flame holes are clogged and/or wet.
 Clean and dry the flame holes.
The burner parts are not in the proper position.
 Position the burner parts correctly.
The ignitor is dirty.
 Remove any dirt or grime.
The burner parts are not in the proper position.
 Position the burner parts correctly.
The burner cap itself or the holes in the burner cap
are dirty.
 Remove any dirt or grime.
The burner parts are not in the proper position.
 Position the burner parts correctly.