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Miele KM 2032 Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and Installation Instructions
Gas cooktop
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be-
fore installation or use.
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M.-Nr. 10 810 470

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Gas cooktop To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be- fore installation or use. en-US M.-Nr. 10 810 470...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not use or store gasoline or other combustible liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 5 Caring for the environment ................ 16 Overview.......................  17 Cooktop......................... 17 Control knobs......................18 Burner........................19 Included accessories..................... 20 Before first use .................... 21 Cleaning the cooktop for the first time..............21 Turning on the cooktop for the first time ...............
  • Page 4 Contents Electrical connection .................. 43 Gas connection.................... 45 Burner ratings ......................  48 Technical Service.................... 49 Contact in case of fault ..................49 Data plate ......................49 Warranty ........................ 49 MieleCare ...................... 50...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appropriate use  This cooktop is intended for domestic use and use in other similar environments.  This cooktop is not intended for outdoor use.  The cooktop is intended for domestic use only to prepare food and keep it warm.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children  As with any other appliance, children must be supervised.  Do not leave children unattended: Children should not be alone or unsupervised in the area where the appliance is installed. Do not al- low them to sit or stand on the appliance.
  • Page 8 Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re- pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.  Maintenance by the user: Never repair or replace any part of the appliance unless the instructions specifically recommend doing so.
  • Page 9 Do not open the casing of the cooktop under any circumstances.  Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service techni- cian will void the warranty.  Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the appliance must be completely disconnected from the household electricity supply. The gas supply must be shut off. Ensure that this is the case – removing the fuse – “tripping” the circuit breaker, or –...
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use  The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for some time after being turned off. Do not touch the appliance if there is a possi- bility that it could still be hot. ...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  If the cooktop is covered, there is a risk that the material of the cover will ignite, explode or melt if the cooktop is still hot or if turned on inadvertently. Never cover the cooktop with a board, cloth or pro- tective sheet.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Only use cookware with a thick enough bottom. Failure to do so may result in damage to the cooktop.  Always use the burner grates supplied with the cooktop. Never place cookware directly on the burner. ...
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Fire hazard! Loose-fitting or hanging garments can catch fire. Be sure to wear appropriately fitting clothing when cooking. Never allow loose clothing or flammable materials to come into contact with the burners while the burners are in use. ...
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance  Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short cir- cuit. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY...

  • Page 16: Caring For The Environment

    Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 17: Overview

    Overview Cooktop a Power burner Control knobs for the cooking zones b Economy burner f Front right c Normal burner g Back right d Normal burner h Middle e Wok burner i Back left j Front left...

  • Page 18: Control Knobs

    Overview Control knobs Symbol Description  Burner off, the gas supply is turned off  Strongest flame  Weakest flame...

  • Page 19: Burner

    Overview Economy, power and normal burners Burner Wok burner a Burner ring (wok burner) b Burner cap c Burner head d Burner base e Thermocouple f Ignition electrode...

  • Page 20: Included Accessories

    Overview Included accessories The accessories supplied with your ap- pliance, as well as a range of optional ones, are available to order from Miele (see “Optional accessories”). Wok ring The Wok ring supplied with your appli- ance can be used in instances where extra stability is required.

  • Page 21: Before First Use

    Before first use  Please adhere the extra appliance Turning on the cooktop for the data plate (supplied) in the space pro- first time vided in the “After sales service” sec- Metal components are protected by a tion of this manual. conditioning agent.

  • Page 22: Cookware

    Cookware – Select cookware that fits the size of – Do not use pots or pans that have the burner: bottoms with pronounced edges. Large diameter = large burner Small diameter = small burner – Using cookware that is too large can cause the flames to spread out and damage the surrounding countertop or other appliances.
  • Page 23 Cookware Wok ring  Use the wok ring supplied to give ad- ditional stability to pans, especially to woks with a rounded base.  Place the wok ring on the pan sup- port so that it sits securely in position and cannot move (see diagram).

  • Page 24: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips – Whenever possible, keep pots and pans covered while cooking. Doing so will prevent unnecessary heat loss. – Wide, shallow cookware heats up faster and is therefore preferable to tall, narrow cookware. – Cook with as little water as possible. –...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation Switching on during a power outage  Fire hazard due to overheated In case of a power failure, the flame can food. be ignited manually. Unattended food can overheat and ignite.  Press in the relevant control and turn Do not leave the cooktop unattended it counter-clockwise towards the whilst it is being used.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Flame

    Operation Adjusting the flame Turning the appliance off  Turn the control clockwise to position The burners can be variably adjusted between the lowest and highest flame “ ”. settings. This stops the flow of gas and the flame goes out. Because the edges of the flame are much hotter than its center, the flame tips should stay beneath the bottom of...

  • Page 27: Safety Features

    Safety features Ignition safety control Your cooktop is equipped with a thermo-electric flame failure monitor. If a gas flame is extinguished, e.g. by food boiling over or by a draft, the gas supply is switched off. This prevents the release of gas. If you turn the control to the “...

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents  Danger of burning! Burners must be switched off. Make To prevent damage to surfaces, avoid sure the cooktop has cooled down. the following while cleaning: – cleaners containing soda, alkaline,  Danger of injury! ammonia, thinners, or chlorides, The steam from a steam cleaning ap- –...

  • Page 29: Stainless Steel Cooktop

     The entire cooktop should be cleaned  Finally, dry with a clean soft cloth. after each use. Tip: The Miele conditioning agent for  Soften any stubborn soiling before- stainless steel can be used after clean- hand.

  • Page 30: Grates

    Cleaning and care Grates Burner Do not clean the grates in a dish- Do not clean any parts of the burner washer. in a dishwasher.  Remove the grates.  The burner should be dismantled and then cleaned only by hand using a ...
  • Page 31 Cleaning and care Assembling the economy, normal Assembling the wok burner and power burners  Place the burner head  onto the burner base  so that the thermo- couple  , the ignitor  and the re- taining pins  fit into their respective holes in the burner head.

  • Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. Problem Possible cause and solution The burners do not ig-...
  • Page 33 The fuse in the building's wiring system was tripped. function properly.  If necessary, contact a qualified electrician or Miele Service for assistance. There is food residue stuck between the ignitor and the burner cap. There is food residue on the thermocouple.

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele offers a range of useful acces- sories, as well as cleaning and condi- tioning products for your appliance. These products can be easily ordered from the Miele webshop. These products can also be ordered from Miele Technical Service (see the end of these operating instructions) or your Miele dealer.

  • Page 35: Important Safety Instructions - Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION  When installing the cooktop, Install the upper cabinets and venti- lation hood before installing the make sure that the gas pipe and cooktop to avoid damaging it. power cord cannot come into contact with hot appliance parts. ...

  • Page 36: Safety Clearances

    Safety clearances Safety clearance above the cooktop For a ventilation hood above the cook- top, always use the clearance specified by the hood manufacturer. If there are no specifications from the hood manu- facturer or if flammable materials (e.g. a utensil rail) are installed above the cooktop, the clearance must be at least 760 ...
  • Page 37 Safety clearances Safety clearances to the sides and back of the cooktop When installing a cooktop there may be an optionally high cabinet or room wall against the rear side and one of the sides (right or left) (see illustrations). ...
  • Page 38 Safety clearances Safety distance from the wall covering If a wall covering is installed, a minimum safety distance must be maintained be- tween the countertop cut-out and the covering, since high temperatures can dam- age these materials. If the covering is made of a combustible material (such as wood), the distance be- tween the countertop cut-out and the wall covering must be a minimum of 2"...

  • Page 39: Instructions For Installation

    Instructions for installation Seal between cooktop and Tiled countertop counter The grouting  and shaded area under the appliance frame must be flat and even so that the frame will lie evenly In case a disassembly is required, and the sealing strip under the edge of the appliance must not be perma- the upper part of the appliance can pro- nently sealed into the countertop...

  • Page 40: Installation Dimensions

    Installation dimensions a Front b Installation height c Gas connection R ¹/₂ NPT d Electrical supply connection box with power cord, L = 6' 6" (2000 mm)

  • Page 41: Installation

    Installation Preparing the countertop Installing the cooktop  Create the countertop cut-out as  Feed the appliance power cord down shown in the cooktop diagram. Re- through the counter cut-out. member to maintain the minimum  Place the cooktop centrally in the safety distances (see “Safety dis- cut-out.
  • Page 42 Installation Securing the cooktop Checking for proper function  After installing the cooktop, ignite all burners to check that they are operat- ing correctly: – The flame must not go out on the lowest setting, or when the control is turned quickly from the highest to the lowest setting.

  • Page 43: Electrical Connection

    Work by unqualified persons can cause considerable danger to users. Miele cannot be held liable for any damage arising as a result of such work. Installation, repair and maintenance work should only be performed by a Miele authorized service technician.
  • Page 44 Electrical connection Power cord and plug The appliance is equipped with a flexi- ble power cord and a 3-prong ground- ing plug for your protection against shock hazard. The plug must be in- serted into a properly grounded outlet.  Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

  • Page 45: Gas Connection

    Gas connection  The gas hose and power cord could Connection to the gas supply be damaged by hot spots on the ap- may only be performed by a duly au- pliance. thorized technician. This technician is Make sure that the gas hose and responsible for proper function at the power cord do not come into contact installation site.
  • Page 46 If the appliance is not equipped with the ANSI Z 223.1 / NFPA No. 54 for the correct connection for the gas type in United States or the current your household, contact your Miele Can / CGA B 149.1 and 2 Installation dealer. Codes of Gas Appliances for Canada.
  • Page 47 Miele appliance to your gas supply. This item has been custom- ized by Miele to meet all applicable safety requirements. Make sure the reg- ulator is easily accessible for adjust- ment after the appliance has been in-...

  • Page 48: Burner Ratings

    Burner ratings Burner Gas type BTU/hr Economy burner Natural gas NG 1.11 3800 Liquid propane LP 1.11 3800 Normal burner Natural gas NG 1.61 5500 Liquid propane LP 1.61 5500 Power burner Natural gas NG 2.52 8600 Liquid propane LP 2.78 9500 Natural gas NG...

  • Page 49: Technical Service

    In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Technical Service. Contact information for Miele Technical Service can be found at the end of this document. Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele.

  • Page 50: Mielecare

    Miele appliance. Please note that unless expressly ap- proved in writing by Miele’s Service de- partment, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele.
  • Page 51 Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive Phone: 800-843-7231 Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-4298 Fax: www.miele.ca www.mieleusa.com...
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