Miele MasterChef KM342 Technical Manual

Miele MasterChef KM342 Technical Manual

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MasterChef Collection Cooktops
© 2004 Miele

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION MasterChef Collection Cooktops © 2004 Miele...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2.6.1 KM452 Touchpad Controls 2.0 INSTALLATION 2.0 Installation 3.0 COMMISSION and OPERATION 3.1 KM342 and KM344 General Operating Information 3.1.1 Fast Ignition System 3.1.2 Operating a Burner 3.2 KM421, KM424 and KM 427 General Operating Information 3.2.1 Operating a Single Burner 3.2.2 Operating a Variable / Extended Burner...
  • Page 4 4.0 DESCRIPTION of FUNCTION 4.1 Electric Cooktops – General Information 4.1.1 Temperature Limiters 4.1.2 KM452 Safety Cut Out (Controls Covered) 4.1.3 KM452 Safety Cut Out Feature 4.1.4 KM452 Touch Controls – Resetting 4.1.4.1 Automatic Reset 4.1.4.2 Manual Reset 4.2 Electric Cooktops – Components 4.2.1 Regulator 4.2.2 Temperature Monitor 4.2.3 Operational Indicator...
  • Page 5 3-1 KM452 Controls 4-1 Ignition / Re-Ignition System 4-2 Re-Ignition Control System 4-3 KM342 and KM344 Normal / High Speed Burner Components 4-4 KM342 and KM344 Wok Burner Components 5-1 Removing the Cooktop for Service MasterChef Cooktop Collection – List of Tables...
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  • Page 7: Construction & Design

    Number Cooktop Data (Max BTU or Watts) 5 Burner Gas - Two 9000 BTU Burners KM342 120VAC - One 12000 BTU High Speed Burner Available in Black, White & - Two 15300 BTU Double Ring Superburners Stainless Steel 6 Burner Gas...
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  • Page 9: Appliance Overview

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Appliance Overview Products are listed in numeric order by model number. 1.2.1 KM342 - Overview 1. Super Burner 2. Normal Burner 3. Fast Burner 4. Grates Figure 1-1: KM342 Overview...
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  • Page 11: Km344 Overview

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 1.2.2 KM344 – Overview 1. Super Burner 2. Normal Burner 3. Fast Burner 4. Grates 5. Large Wok Burner 6. Control Knob - Left rear burner 7. Control Knob - Center rear burner 8. Control Knob - Right rear burner 9.
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  • Page 13: Km421 Overview

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 1.2.3 KM421 - Overview 1 - 4 Single Burners Control Knob - Rear / Left Control Knob - Rear / Right Control Knob - Front / Left Control Knob - Front / Right Residual Heat Indicators Figure 1-3: KM421 Overview...
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  • Page 15: Km424 Overview

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 1.2.4 KM424 - Overview Single Burner Extended Burner 3 - 4 Variable Burners Indicator Lights Control Knobs Residual Heat Indicators Figure 1-4: KM424 Overview...
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  • Page 17: Km427 Overview

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 1.2.5 KM427 - Overview 1 & 3 Single Burners Extended Burner 4 & 5 Variable Burners Indicator Lights Residual Heat Indicators Control Knobs Figure 1-5: KM427 Overview...
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  • Page 19: Km452 Overview

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 1.2.6 KM452 - Overview 1 & 6 Variable Burners 2 - 5 Single Burners 3 - 4 Extended burner Area Touch Controls Figure 1-6: KM452 Overview...
  • Page 20: Km452 Touchpad Controls

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 1.2.6.1 KM452 Touchpad Controls 1. Timer Control (front left burner) 2. Main On/Off Control 3. Safety Lock 4. Safety Lock Indicator 5. Timer Control (front right burner) Figure 1-7: KM452 Controls...
  • Page 21: Installation

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Installation For information on appliance information refer to the Miele Installation Manual and the product specific Operating Manual. Figure 2-1: Miele Installation Manual...
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  • Page 23: Km342 And Km344 General Operating Information

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Commission and Operation KM342 and KM 344 General Operating Information 3.1.1 Fast-Ignition-System The gas cooktops are equipped with a Fast-Ignition-System incorporating the following features: The control knob can be released once it is turned to the largest flame symbol.
  • Page 24: Km421, Km424 And Km 427 General Operating Information

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information KM421, KM424 & KM 427 General Operating Information 3.2.1 Operating a Single Burner A burner without the symbol next to the control knob is turned on by pushing the control knob down and turning it clockwise or counter-clockwise to the desired setting.
  • Page 25: Km452 General Operating Information

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information KM452 - General Operating Information 3.3.1 Overview of Controls 1. Timer Control 2. On / Off Control 3. Safety Lock 4. Safety Lock Indicator 5. Timer Control Figure 3-1: KM452 Controls 3.3.2 Touch Controls The KM452 uses electronic touch controls activated by a finger. There is a separate touch control for each burner.
  • Page 26: Turning On A Burner

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 3.3.3 Turning On a Burner Once the cooktop is turned on, touch the "ON/OFF" control of the burner you wish to use. A will appear in the burner display. Select the desired setting between 1 and 12 by touching the - or + touch controls.
  • Page 27: Touch Controls - Automatic Reset

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 3.3.5 Touch Controls – Automatic Reset The cooktop automatically resets: after a power failure in response to changing light conditions – see note below. Note Should the cooktop be installed in an environment that is brightly lit, or completely shaded;...
  • Page 28: Safety Lock

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 3.3.8 Safety Lock The Safety Lock can be activated; to prevent children or pets from turning on the burners or changing the settings. The safety lock can be activated as follows: If activated when the appliance is off - then the appliance cannot be turned on If activated while the appliance is in use, then: the safety lock is activated when the...
  • Page 29: Temperature Limiters

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Description of Function Electric Cooktops – General Information 4.1.1 Temperature Limiters – Electric Cooktops Each burner is equipped with a temperature limiter that turns off the heating element(s) before the ceramic surface become too hot. Once the surface cools to a safe temperature, the heating element(s) automatically turn back on.
  • Page 30: Safety Cut Out Setting And Operating Hours

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 4.1.3 KM 452 Safety Cut-Out Feature The KM452 is equipped with a safety cut-out feature. In the event one of the burners is left on for an unusually long period of time without any control adjustments; the cooktop automatically turns off and illuminates the residual heat indicator.
  • Page 31: Automatic Reset

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 4.1.4 KM452 Touch Controls - Resetting 4.1.4.1 Automatic Reset The cooktop automatically resets: after a power failure in response to changing light conditions – see note below. Note If the cooktop be installed in an environment that is brightly lit, or completely shaded;...
  • Page 32: Regulator

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Electric Cooktops - Components 4.2.1 Regulator On electric burner Combi-Sets user adjustable Regulators are used to control the power to the Heater Element. The power is regulated by the user via the adjustable control knobs. On the KM452 the regulator system is integrated into the electronic.
  • Page 33: Gas Cooktops

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Gas Cooktops 4.3.1 Operational Overview of Ignition / Re-Ignition System Refer to figure 4-1 When the user turns on a burner the following actions occur: The Mechanical Gas Regulator (Item 2) opens when the control knob is pressed down.
  • Page 34: Ignition / Re-Ignition System

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Ignition Switch Mechanical Gas Regulator Thermocouple Solenoid Ignition Electrode Burner Assembly Thermocouple Electronic Transformer - - - - Control Voltage Figure 4-1: Ignition / Re-Ignition System...
  • Page 35: Re-Ignition Control System

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Figure 4-2: Re-Ignition / Control System Data...
  • Page 36: Km342 And Km344 Normal / High Speed Burner Components

    Regulator unless the Thermocouple Solenoid is energized (in the open position). 4.3.3 Connecting to LP Gas The KM342 and KM344 is ordered specific for the type of gas supply being used - field conversion is not possible. 4.3.4 Burner Assemblies 4.3.4.1...
  • Page 37: Km342 And Km344 Wok Burner Components

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 4.3.4.2 Super Burner Assembly 1. Burner Cap 2. Upper Burner Head 3. Burner Ring 4. Lower Burner Head 5. Burner Base Figure 4-4: KM342 & KM344 Wok Burner Components...
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  • Page 39: Service And Maintenance

    The gas supply to the appliance must be shut off before performing any service on the KM342 and KM344. After service all gas connections should be checked to ensure they do not leak. Repair as necessary before any operation.
  • Page 40: Removing The Cooktop For Service

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Removing Cooktop for Service Should the internal components of the cooktop require service, the Cooktop must be removed. Removal Procedure Refer to Figure 5-1. 1. Shut off the electrical supply to the appliance (i.e. shut off the circuit breaker).
  • Page 41: Fault Diagnosis

    MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information Fault Diagnosis 6.0.1 Fault Diagnosis - Gas Flame Not Igniting Check for: Dirty burner head parts / Parts not seated correctly Dirty Ignition Electrode / Faulty Ignition Electrode Appliance is damp (spark current grounding within the unit) Faulty Transformer Faulty Ignition Switch Incorrect type of gas supply.
  • Page 42 MasterChef Collection Cooktops Technical Information 6.0.2 Fault Diagnosis - Electric Appliance Inoperative – New Installation Ensure appliance is correctly connected to the electrical supply. Ensure the electric supply matches the requirements of the appliance. is Displayed While the Cooktop is Off (KM352) The Residual Heat Indicator is indicating that a burner is still hot.

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