User manual MIELE KM 181 ELECTRIC COOKTOP OPERATING MANUAL

[. . . ] Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with specific requirements. ~ Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. ~ To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. [. . . ] ~ Install the cooktop in a room that has sufficient ventilation. ~ This appliance must not be operated outdoors. Protection from damage ~ Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit. ~ Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop. ~ For proper lighting and performance of the burners, keep the igniters clean and dry. ~ Spills containing salt or sugar should be removed immediately. ~ Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface of the appliance. Although the ceramic glass is shock and scratch resistant, it is not shock or scratch proof. ~ Make sure all components of the gas burners are assembled correctly before using the cooktop. ~ Ensure that any burners in use are always covered with a pan. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal safety ~ Do not leave the cooktop unattended while in use. Overheated food can ignite. ~ The burners become very hot when in use. Make sure that no one comes in contact with them. ~ Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. ~ Do not store toys or items of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the cooktop. Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may become seriously injured. ~ Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite. ~ Do not leave children unattended in an area where the appliance is in use. ~ Do not allow children to operate or play with the cooktop. Keep all pans out of the reach of children. ~ For safety reasons the flame should be adjusted to be the same size as the bottom of the pan or smaller. The harmless odor will dissipate after a short time and does not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 9 Using the cooktop Turning on and off The control knobs are used to turn the burners on and to regulate the strength of the flames. Since the outer portion of the flame is much hotter than the center, the flame should be set so that its tips do not extend beyond the sides of the pan. Flame tips which extend beyond the sides of the pan are hazardous. Turning off ^ Turn the knob clockwise to "ß". ß Cooktop is turned off & Highest flame / Lowest flame Turning on ^ To turn on the burner, press the control knob down and turn it counterclockwise to the large flame symbol. The ignitor will click and ignite the gas. ^ When the flame appears, keep the control knob pressed in for 8-10 seconds to allow the Ignition Safety Control to reach operating temperature and release it. If the flame goes out, repeat the above procedure, keeping the control knob pressed in for a few extra seconds. ^ Adjust the knob to the desired setting. This stops the flow of gas and turns off the burner. The knob must only be turned left to turn the appliance on and right to turn it off. If the knob is turned: - on without pressing it down first, - clockwise past the 12 o'clock position, or - counterclockwise past the smallest flame symbol, parts of the cooktop may be damaged. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for these damages. 10 Using the cooktop Pan size ­ Set the cooktop to a high flame when using a large diameter pan and low flame when using a small diameter pan. Suitable pans Any heat resistant pan can be used on a gas burner. Unlike pans used on an electric cooktop, the bases do not need to be even for good results. Thick pan bases will give more even results, hot spots are reduced due to better heat distribution. ­ Generally, wide / shallow pans will heat up quicker and cook more evenly than narrow / tall ones. ­ Using oversized pans may cause the flames to spread out and damage the surrounding countertop or other countertop appliances. [. . . ] Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. Do not use any sharp pointed objects which could damage the seal between the frame and the countertop. Never use scouring agents, pads, abrasive cleaning agents, or strong cleaners e. g. oven sprays, stain or rust removers, as these could damage the surface of the appliance. [. . . ]