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Operating and installation instructions

Gas hobs
KM 2356
KM 2357

To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance it is

essential

to read these

instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.

M.-Nr. 09 370 470

en - GB

Summary of Contents for KM 2354

Page 1: ...allation instructions Gas hobs KM 2356 KM 2357 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time M Nr 09 370 470 en GB ...

Page 2: ... autorizado para el país F Cet appareil est également homologué dans des pays différents de ceux mentionnés sur l appareil Pour que l appareil fonctionne parfaitement et en toute sécurité il est important de disposer de l exécution spécifique au pays et du type de raccordement approprié Pour le fonctionnement dans un pays autre que celui spécifié sur l appareil veuillez vous adresser au service ap...

Page 3: ...garette lighters or matches ß Do not operate electrical lights or switches i e do not switch them On or Off ß Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area ß If the smell of gas persists evacuate the building In the UK you must now ß Call the Gas Emergency Contact Centre Tel 0 800 111 999 For any gas work in the UK always use a Gas Safe registered engineer In other countries please follow relev...

Page 4: ...ontrols 19 Switching on 20 Regulating the flame 21 Switching off 21 Pans 22 Wok ring 23 Combi insert 23 Energy saving tips 24 Safety features 25 Thermo electric ignition safety device 25 Safety switch off 25 Cleaning and care 26 Problem solving guide 30 Optional accessories 32 Safety instructions for installation 33 KM 2356 36 Building in dimensions 36 Contents 4 ...

Page 5: ...pliance 44 After installation 44 Electrical connection 45 Gas connection 47 Burner ratings 49 Conversion to another type of gas 50 Jet table 50 To change the main jets 51 To change the small jets 53 Function test 54 After sales service data plate guarantee 55 Contents 5 ...

Page 6: ...Hob aSmall burner bLarge burner cWok burner dMedium burner eMedium burner fPan support in three sections Controls gFront left hBack left iMiddle jBack right kFront right Guide to the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...aOuter burner cap bInner burner cap cBurner head dBurner base eIgnition safety device fIgnitor Small medium and large burners aBurner cap bBurner head cIgnition safety device dIgnitor eBurner base Guide to the appliance 7 ...

Page 8: ...available to order from Miele see Optional accessories Wok ring The Wok ring supplied with your appliance can be used in instances where extra stability is required It is particularly suitable for Woks with a rounded base Combi insert for small pans For small and large pans see Pans Guide to the appliance 8 ...

Page 9: ...ner Correct application This gas hob is not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments It is intended for domestic use only to cook food and keep it warm Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operati...

Page 10: ... while after it has been switched off Keep children well away from the appliance until it has cooled down and there is no danger of burning Do not store anything which might arouse a child s interest in storage areas above or next to the hob Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the appliance Danger of burning Keep all pans out of reach of children Turn pan handles inwards away from t...

Page 11: ...a quoted on the data plate match the household mains supply otherwise the appliance could be damaged Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt For safety reasons this appliance may only be used when it has been built in Connection to the gas supply must be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations e g a Ga...

Page 12: ...rised by Miele Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used The appliance is not intended for use with an external timer switch or a remote control system If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a suitably qu...

Page 13: ... and fat are potential fire hazards as they can ignite if overheated If oil or fat does catch fire do not attempt to put out the flames with water Use a suitable fire blanket saucepan lid damp towel or similar to smother the flames Do not use the appliance to heat up the room Due to the high temperatures radiated objects near the appliance could catch fire The life of the appliance could also be r...

Page 14: ...n correctly assembled before switching on Pans must be the correct size for the burner they are used on see Suitable pans A pan which is too small will be unstable on the pan support If the pan diameter is too large flames can spread out to the sides and damage or burn the worktop wall claddings or surrounding units and also parts of the hob Miele cannot be held liable for this type of damage Ensu...

Page 15: ...a cooker hood on a higher setting When using the gas hob an extractor hood or a ventilation facility must be used When using an electrical appliance e g a hand held food blender near the gas hob ensure that the cable of the electrical appliance does not come into contact with the hot appliance The insulation on the cable could become damaged giving rise to an electric shock hazard Spray canisters ...

Page 16: ...pliance is switched off If the appliance has not been used for a long period of time it should be thoroughly cleaned before it is used again It is also advisable to have the appliance tested for safety Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ...ppliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre ...

Page 18: ...tle washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning and then reassemble the burners see Cleaning and care Before using for the first time clean the appliance with a damp cloth only and then wipe dry The metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight smell when heated up for the first time The smell and any vapours given off do not indica...

Page 19: ...trol is used to ignite the burner and to regulate the strength of the flame Small medium and large burners ß The gas supply is turned off Strongest flame Weakest flame Wok burner ß The gas supply is turned off Strongest flame The inner and outer burners operate at the highest setting Strong flame The outer burner operates at the lowest setting the inner burner at the highest setting Weak flame The...

Page 20: ...s operated a spark is produced on all cooking zones This is not a fault If the burner does not ignite turn the control to off ß Air the room or wait at least 1 minute before trying again If the burner does not ignite the second time turn the control to ß and see Problem solving guide When switching on re ignition sometimes occurs 1 2 clicks if the flame on the ignition safety device has gone out b...

Page 21: ...control to the high or low setting unintentionally To move from the high to the low setting you need to press the control down to be able to pass the 6 o clock position To move from the high to the low setting turn the control anti clockwise until it stops Then press it down and continue to turn it past the resistance before releasing it You can now select the setting you require To move from the ...

Page 22: ...surrounding units and also parts of the hob The manufacturer cannot be held liable for this type of damage Remember when purchasing new pans that manufacturers usually refer to the diameter at the top of the pan in their documentation Any heat resistant pans can be used Pans with thick bases are preferable as these distribute heat more evenly With thin bases there is a danger of food overheating i...

Page 23: ...in its correct position Combi insert The combi insert must be used if you wish to use a pan with a smaller diameter base than the minimum given in the table The ring ensures that the pan will sit securely on the hob and prevents it from tipping a large pan The combi insert will prevent damage to the worktop and the stainless steel trough from becoming discoloured Refer to the information given in ...

Page 24: ...little water as possible Cooking times are greatly reduced when using a pressure cooker Turn the flame down promptly to a lower setting when the pan has come to the boil Wide shallow pans are preferable to tall narrow ones They will heat up faster Energy saving tips 24 ...

Page 25: ...ul the supply of gas to the burner will be cut off preventing any further escape of gas To use the burner again turn the control clockwise to the ß position and then switch it back on as normal Safety switch off If a burner has been used for an unusually long period approx 4 hours it will switch off automatically To use the burner again turn the control clockwise to the ß position and then switch ...

Page 26: ...f the hob to discolour The surfaces of the burner components will become more matt with time This is quite normal and will not affect the operation of the hob To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance do not use cleaning agents containing soda alkalines ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents stain or rust removers abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners a...

Page 27: ...e pan supports Wash them in the dishwasher or with a sponge and warm water with a little washing up liquid If necessary you could use the scouring pad on the reverse of a washing up sponge Controls Clean the controls with a solution of warm water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge Not dishwasher proof Burner cap Clean the burner caps using an E Cloth see Optional accessories...

Page 28: ...rner base e so that the ignition safety device d and the ignitor c extend through their respective holes in the burner head The burner head must click into place correctly Place burner cap a flat over burner head b When correctly positioned it will not slide about Cleaning and care 28 ...

Page 29: ... the ignition safety device e and the ignitor f extend through their respective holes in the burner head The burner head must click into place correctly Place the burner caps a and b in position Important replace parts in the correct order after cleaning Cleaning and care 29 ...

Page 30: ...oblem Possible cause Remedy The burner does not ignite when the hob is being used for the first time or after a long period of not being used There could be an air lock in the gas pipe You may need to make several attempts before the burner ignites successfully Repeat the ignition process as necessary Allow a minimum interval of 1 minute between each ignition attempt to prevent a build up of unbur...

Page 31: ...is not correctly assembled Assemble the burner correctly The burner head or burner cap holes are dirty Remove any soiling The flame goes out during operation The burner is not correctly assembled Assemble the burner correctly The ignitor on the burner does not spark Check whether the mains fuse has tripped If it has contact a qualified electrician or Miele Service Food residues between the ignitor...

Page 32: ...Miele see back cover for contact details Cleaning products Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes heavy soiling limescale deposits and light discolouration Stainless steel conditioning agent 250 ml Removes water marks flecks and finger prints Helps prevent re soiling E cloth microfibre cloth Removes finger marks and light soiling Optional accessories 32 ...

Page 33: ...le are installed in such a way that they do not touch any parts of the appliance which become hot This could cause damage The electrical cable and a flexible gas connection pipe in countries where applicable must be installed in such a way so that they do not come into contact with any moving kitchen parts e g a drawer and cannot become trapped Observe carefully the safety distances given on the f...

Page 34: ...imum safety distance of at least 760 mm must be maintained For any flammable objects e g utensil rails wall units etc a minimum distance of at least 760 mm must be maintained between them and the hob below When two or more appliances are installed together below a cooker hood e g a gas hob and an induction hob combiset which have different safety distances given in the installation instructions yo...

Page 35: ...ance of 50 mm between the back of the worktop cut out and the rear edge of the worktop bMinimum distance of 150 mm between the right of the worktop cut out and the nearest piece of furniture e g tall unit or a wall cMinimum distance of 150 mm between the left of the worktop cut out and the nearest piece of furniture e g tall unit or a wall Not allowed Recommended Not recommended Not recommended Sa...

Page 36: ...uilding in dimensions aFront bCasing depth cGas connection R 1 2 ISO 7 1 DIN 10226 dMains connection box with mains connection cable L 2 000mm eElectronics housing Max building in depth 101 mm KM 2356 36 ...

Page 37: ...e sealant does not come into contact with the top of the worktop Feed the connection cable down through the cut out Place the hob in the cut out without securing it If the corners of the frame are not flush with the worktop surface the corner radius ß R4 can be carefully scribed to fit Connect the hob to the mains see Electrical connection Connect the appliance to the gas supply see Gas connection...

Page 38: ...silicone This could result in damage to the appliance or the worktop if the appliance ever needs to be removed for servicing Tiled worktop Grout lines a and the hatched area underneath the hob frame must be smooth and even If they are not the hob will not sit flush with the worktop and the sealing strip underneath the hob will not provide a good seal between the hob and the worktop KM 2356 38 ...

Page 39: ... ISO 7 1 DIN EN 10226 dElectrical connection cable eElectronics housing Max building in depth 101 mm fStepped cut out for granite or marble worktops Please take careful note of the detailed diagrams for the cut out dimensions in granite and marble worktops KM 2357 39 ...

Page 40: ... flush fit hob This appliance requires a 900 mm wide base unit for installation The hob must be accessible from below for servicing purposes and to ensure that the seal around it is not dislodged The hob may be fitted in a suitable cut out in a granite or marble worktop in a suitable cut out in a tiled or solid wood worktop with a wooden support frame The frame must be provided on site and is not ...

Page 41: ... through the cut out Centre the hob b in the cut out Connect the hob to the mains see Electrical connection Connect the appliance to the gas supply see Gas connection Secure the appliance at the back and front using the fixings supplied See Securing the appliance Check that the hob works Seal the remaining gap c with a silicone sealant that is heat resistant to at least 160 C For granite and marbl...

Page 42: ...eed the connection cable down through the cut out Centre the hob b in the cut out Connect the hob to the mains see Electrical connection Connect the appliance to the gas supply see Gas connection Secure the appliance at the back and front using the fixings supplied See Securing the appliance Check that the hob works Seal the remaining gap c with a silicone sealant that is heat resistant to at leas...

Page 43: ...can be welded into a stainless steel worktop It is essential that after being welded it is still recognisable as a Miele appliance Welding must be carried out by a trained Miele approved person aStainless steel worktop bLasered edge cWelded edge KM 2357 43 ...

Page 44: ...worktop After installation Check that all the burners are operating correctly The flame must not go out on the lowest setting or when the control is turned quickly from a high to a low setting On the highest setting the flame must have a distinctive and visible core Securing the appliance 44 ...

Page 45: ... on the data plate match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable isolator or a double pole fused spur connection unit which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in If the switch is not accessible after installation depending on country an additional means of disconnection...

Page 46: ...ectrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as an electric shock If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a suitably qualified electrician with a special connection cable of type H 05 V V F pvc insulated available from the Miele Service Department The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage which is the direct o...

Page 47: ...ase ensure it has adequate ventilation after installation The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance functions correctly when installed Depending on country the hob is supplied ready for connection to natural or liquid gas refer to label on the appliance United Kingdom GB II 2 H 3 20 mbar 28 30 37 mbar Ireland IE II 2 H 3 20 mbar 28 30 37 mbar Depending on country a set of jets f...

Page 48: ...damage to the pipe and cable could occur A test for possible leakages must be carried out after installation Safety regulations demand that a pressure test point is installed near a gas hob to allow an engineer to test the pressure following servicing The appliance is supplied with an R 1 2 ISO 7 1 DIN EN 10226 gas connection point An appropriate rigid connection and isolating valve must be instal...

Page 49: ...l gas H Liquid gas 1 00 1 00 0 73 0 27 0 21 Medium burner Natural gas H Liquid gas 1 70 1 70 124 0 30 0 30 Large burner Natural gas H Liquid gas 2 70 2 60 189 0 51 0 64 Wok Natural gas H Liquid gas 4 50 4 10 298 0 27 0 21 Total Natural gas H Liquid gas 11 60 11 10 808 Burner ratings 49 ...

Page 50: ...fe registered in the UK When converting to a different type of gas the main burner jets and the small burner jets have to be changed Jet table Main jet C Small jet C Natural gas H Small Medium Large Wok 0 76 0 94 1 20 2x 1 00 0 72 0 39 0 42 0 54 0 88 0 42 Liquid gas Small Medium Large Wok 0 52 0 66 0 81 2x 0 66 0 46 0 23 0 27 0 39 0 52 0 23 The jet markings refer to 1 100 mm of the jet diameter Co...

Page 51: ...s electricity supply Turn off the gas supply To change the main jets Small medium and large burners Remove the pan support burner cap a and burner head b Using an M7 socket spanner unscrew main jet c Change the main jet Conversion to another type of gas 51 ...

Page 52: ...cap ab and burner head c Using an M7 socket spanner unscrew the main jet d Fit the correct jets securely see jet table Finally secure the jets against inadvertent loosening with sealing wax Conversion to another type of gas 52 ...

Page 53: ...ll out the jet with a pair of pliers Fit the correct jets securely see jet table Finally secure the jets against inadvertent loosening with sealing wax Wok burner aSmall jets with smaller diameter e g for liquid gas 0 23 bSmall jets with larger diameter e g for liquid gas 0 52 Using a small screwdriver unscrew the two small jets a and b in the gas fitting Pull out the jets with a pair of pliers Fi...

Page 54: ...er The flame must not go out on the lowest setting or when the control is turned quickly from a high to a low setting On the highest setting the flame must have a distinctive and visible core Stick the label supplied with the jets above the label stating the type of gas being used Conversion to another type of gas 54 ...

Page 55: ...applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details I...

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