Safety Cut-Out Feature; Using The Cooktop During A Power Failure - Miele KM 344 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the cooktop

Safety cut-out feature

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".
The safety cut-out feature is not oper-
ated by electricity, it will be active if the
appliance is in use during a power fail-
ure.
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Using the cooktop during a
power failure
The automatic re-ignition does not work
during a power failure, but you can light
the flame manually.
^ Press down and turn the desired con-
trol knob counter-clockwise to the
largest flame symbol.
^ While holding down the knob, light
the gas at the burner with a match.
^ When the flame appears, keep the
control knob pressed in for about
8-10 seconds to allow for the ignition
safety control to reach operating tem-
perature.