Operating and installation instructions
Gas cooktops
To prevent 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.
en-AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 317 810
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  • Page 1 Operating and installation instructions Gas cooktops To prevent 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. en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 317 810...
  • Page 2 For trouble-free operation of the appliance, it is best to use it in the countries specified for use. For use in other countries, please contact Miele in your country.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning and Safety instructions................ 5 Caring for the environment ................ 15 Overview.......................  16 Cooktop......................... 16 KM 3034 ...................... 16 KM 3054 ...................... 17 Control knobs......................18 Burner........................19 Minute minder controls / indicators............... 20 Accessories supplied .................... 21 Using for the first time .................. 22 Cleaning the cooktop for the first time..............
  • Page 4 Optional accessories .................. 38 Safety instructions for installation.............. 39 Safety distances .................... 40 Installation notes .................... 43 Building-in dimensions .................. 44 KM 3034 ........................ 44 KM 3054 ........................ 45 KM 3034 ...................... 46 KM 3054 ...................... 46 Installation...................... 47 Electrical connection .................. 49 Gas connection....................
  • Page 5: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users...
  • Page 6 This cooktop is not suitable for outdoor use.  It is intended only to cook food and keep it warm. Any other use is not supported by Miele and could be dangerous.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including...
  • Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children  Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.  Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
  • Page 8  Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.  A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check it for any visible damage.
  • Page 9 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.  Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions  If the cooktop is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door), ensure that the door is never closed whilst the cooktop is in use. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the cooktop, the housing unit and the floor.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use  The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after being switched off. There is a danger of burning until the residual heat indicators go out.  Do not use the appliance to heat up the room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the appliance could catch fire.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions  When the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of any metal items left on the appliance heating up, with the danger of burning.
  • Page 13 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 cooktop. Miele cannot be held liable for this type of damage.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions  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 by a qualified person for safety.
  • Page 15: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The transport and protective packaging Electrical and electronic appliances has been selected from materials which often contain valuable materials. They are environmentally friendly for also contain specific materials, disposal, and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 16: Overview

    Overview Cooktop KM 3034 a Rapid burner i Easy switch-off function b Auxiliary burner j Cooking zone symbol c Wok burner Controls knobs for the cooking zones: d Semi-rapid burner k Front right e Semi-rapid burner l Rear right f Pan support (separate for each...
  • Page 17 Overview KM 3054 a Wok burner n Minute minder controls / indicators b Rapid burner o Easy switch-off function c Auxiliary burner Controls knobs for the cooking zones: d Semi-rapid burner g Front right e Semi-rapid burner h Rear right f Pan support (separate for each i Rear middle burner)
  • Page 18: Control Knobs

    Overview Control knobs Auxiliary, semi-rapid and rapid burners Symbol Description  Burner off, the gas supply is turned off  Strongest flame  Weakest flame Wok burner Symbol Description  Burner off, the gas supply is turned off  Largest flame: Inner and outer burner at highest setting. ...
  • Page 19: Burner

    Overview Auxiliary, semi-rapid and rapid Burner burners Wok burner a Burner cap b Burner head c Burner base a Outer burner cap d Ignition safety device b Inner burner cap e Ignitor c Burner head d Burner base e Ignition safety device f Ignitor...
  • Page 20: Minute Minder Controls / Indicators

    Overview Minute minder controls / indicators a Activating the safety lock / Setting the time b Minute minder - Switching on and off - Switching between functions - Selecting a cooking zone Indicator lights c Minute minder d Indicator light for relevant zone, e.g. the rear right cooking zone f In half hours if the minute minder setting exceeds 99 minutes e Time display ...
  • Page 21: Accessories Supplied

    Overview Accessories supplied The accessories supplied with your appliance, as well as a range of optional ones, are available to order from Miele (see "Optional accessories"). Wok ring The wok ring supplied gives additional stability to the wok, especially to woks with a rounded base.
  • Page 22: Using For The First Time

    Using for the first time  Please stick the extra data plate for Switching on the cooktop for the appliance supplied with this the first time documentation in the space provided The metal components have a in the "After sales service, data plate, protective coating which when heated warranty"...
  • Page 23: Pans

    Pans – Unlike pans that are used on an Minimum pan base diameter electric cooktop, the bottom of pans Ø cm Burner used on a gas cooktop do not have to be flat to deliver good cooking Auxiliary burner results. Semi-rapid burner –...
  • Page 24 Pans Wok ring Combination trivet  Use the wok ring supplied to give The combination trivet must be used if additional stability to pans, especially you wish to use a pot or pan with a to woks with a rounded base. smaller diameter base than the minimum given in the table.
  • Page 25: Tips On Saving Energy

    Tips on saving energy – Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss. – Wide, shallow pans are preferable to tall, narrow ones. They will heat up faster. – Cook with as little water as possible. – Reduce the power setting once the water has come to the boil or the oil is hot enough to fry in.
  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation Rapid ignition system Switching on The appliance is supplied with a rapid  Fire hazard! ignition system with the following Do not leave the cooktop unattended features: whilst it is being used. – Rapid ignition without pressing and  The control for the burner required holding the control, must be pressed in and turned anti- –...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Flame

    Operation Adjusting the flame Switching off  Turn the control clockwise to position The burners can be regulated at any level between the strongest and "". weakest flame. This stops the flow of gas and the flame goes out. As the outer part of the flame is much hotter than the centre, the tips of the Easy switch-off function flames should stay beneath the pan...
  • Page 28: In-Operation / Residual Heat Indicators

    Operation In-operation / Residual heat indicators The in-operation/residual indicator lights up when a gas burner is switched on. The indicator will go out when the burner is switched off. If a cooking zone is still hot, the indicator will remain on until residual heat is still present.
  • Page 29: Minute Minder

    Minute minder Setting the minute minder for a A duration of between 1 minute () cooking zone and 6 hours (.) can be set. A minute minder can be allocated for Use the - sensor to reduce the time any switched on cooking zone. This from ....
  • Page 30: Safety Features

    Safety features System lock Ignition safety device This appliance has an ignition safety The system lock is deactivated if device. If the flame goes out, for there is an interruption to the power example if food has boiled over or if supply.
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents  Danger of burning! The burners must be switched off. To avoid damaging the surfaces of your The cooktop needs to cool down. appliance, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda,  Danger of injury! alkalines, ammonia, acids or The steam from a steam cleaning chlorides,...
  • Page 32: Ceramic Surface

    Any marks left by limescale residue or This could damage the seals. water can be removed using the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cooktop Do not use washing-up liquid to cleaner. clean the appliance as washing-up liquid will not remove all soiling and deposits.
  • Page 33: Pan Supports

    Cleaning and care Pan supports Burner  Remove the pan supports. Do not clean any parts of the burner in a dishwasher.  Clean the pan supports in the dishwasher or with a solution of warm  The burner should be dismantled and water and a little washing-up liquid then cleaned by hand using a applied with a soft sponge.
  • Page 34 Cleaning and care Assembling the auxiliary, semi-rapid Assembling the wok burner and rapid burners  Place the burner head  on the burner base  so that the ignition safety device  and the ignitor   Place the burner head  on the extend through their respective holes burner base ...
  • Page 35: Problem Solving Guide

    Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. If, after reading this guide, you can't remedy the problem yourself, please call Miele (see back cover for details). Please note, however, that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visits where the problem could have been rectified as described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 36 The mains circuit breaker has tripped. burner does not spark.  You may need to contact a qualified electrician or Miele. There is food residue stuck between the ignitor and the burner cap. There is food residue on the ignition safety device.
  • Page 37  Interrupt the power supply to the cooktop for approx. 1 minute.  If the problem persists after power is restored, please contact Miele.  The in-operation/ residual heat indicators The overheating protection mechanism has been are flashing and a activated.
  • Page 38: Optional Accessories

    These products can be ordered from the Miele online shop. They can also be ordered directly from Miele (see end of this booklet for contact details). Original Miele ceramic and stainless steel cooktop cleaner 250 ml Removes heavy soiling, limescale deposits and aluminium residues.
  • Page 39: Safety Instructions For Installation

    Safety instructions for installation Fit the wall units and rangehood before fitting the cooktop to avoid damaging the cooktop.  The veneer or laminate coatings of worktops (or adjacent kitchen units) must be treated with 100 °C heat-resistant adhesive which will not dissolve or distort.
  • Page 40: Safety Distances

    Safety distances Safety distance above the cooktop A minimum safety distance must be maintained between the cooktop and the rangehood above it. See the rangehood manufacturer's operating and installation instructions for details. If the manufacturer's instructions are not available for the rangehood, a minimum safety distance as per AS/ NZS 5601.1 must be maintained.
  • Page 41 Safety distances Safety distances to the sides and back of the appliance Ideally the appliance should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and a tall unit or wall on one side (right or left). On the other side, however, no tall unit or wall should stand higher than the appliance.
  • Page 42 Safety distances A gas appliance shall be installed such Clearance underneath the that the surface temperature of any appliance nearby combustible surface* will not A minimum safety clearance of 15 mm exceed 65 °C above ambient. must be provided underneath the The minimum clearance from a appliance.
  • Page 43: Installation Notes

    Installation notes Seal between the cooktop and Tiled worktop the worktop Grout lines  and the hatched area underneath the cooktop frame must be smooth and even. If they are not, the Do not use sealant between the cooktop will not sit flush with the cooktop and the worktop.
  • Page 44: Building-In Dimensions

    Building-in dimensions KM 3034 a Front b Installation depth c Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 2000 mm d Gas connection R ½ - ISO 7-1...
  • Page 45 Building-in dimensions KM 3054 a Front b Installation depth c Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 2000 mm d Gas connection R ½ - ISO 7-1...
  • Page 46 Building-in dimensions Distances from burner to the edge of the appliance KM 3034 KM 3054...
  • Page 47: Installation

    Installation Preparing the worktop Installing the cooktop  Make the worktop cut-out as shown  Feed the mains connection cable in the building-in diagram. Observe down through the cut-out. the safety distances (see "Safety  Place the cooktop unfastened in the distances").
  • Page 48 Installation Securing the cooktop Checking operation  After installing the cooktop, ignite all burners to check that they are operating 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 49: Electrical Connection

    (RCD) with a trip  Danger of injury! range of 30 mA. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised installation, maintenance and repair work as this can be dangerous to users. Miele cannot be held liable for...
  • Page 50 If the mains cable needs to be replaced, it must be replaced with a special connection cable, type H 05 VV-F (PVC insulated), available from Miele, by a Miele approved service technician or suitably qualified electrician in order to avoid a hazard.
  • Page 51: Gas Connection

    Gas connection  The gas connections the gas hose Connection to the gas supply, or and the mains connection cable can conversion from one type of gas to get damaged when they become another should only be undertaken hot. by an approved gas fitter, who is Ensure that the gas hose and responsible for correct functioning of electrical cable are installed in such a...
  • Page 52 If the appropriate jets have not been supplied with the appliance you will need to contact Miele. Conversion to another type of gas is described under the relevant Section. Connection to the appliance The gas connection has a ¹/₂"...
  • Page 53: Setting The Gas Pressure

    Gas connection Setting the gas pressure The gas regulator is only included with appliances which are set up for The gas pressure must be set by the connection to natural gas. approved gas fitter as shown on the data plate: Natural gas 1.0 kPa ULPG (Propane/Butane) 2.75 kPa The gas pressure must be set with the...
  • Page 54: Burner Ratings

    Burner ratings Nominal ratings Burner Gas type Highest setting Lowest setting MJ/h MJ/h Auxiliary burner ULPG Semi-rapid burner ULPG Rapid burner ULPG Wok burner 17.0 ULPG 14.6 Total 42.8 ULPG 36.9...
  • Page 55: Conversion To Another Type Of Gas

    Conversion to another type of gas  When converting to another type of Conversion from one type of gas gas, both the main and small jets to another should only be need to be changed. undertaken by an approved and registered gas fitter in strict Changing the main jets accordance with current local and...
  • Page 56: Changing The Small Jets

    Conversion to another type of gas Wok burner Changing the small jets To change the jets, the burner fixing screws must first be loosened and the upper section of the appliance removed.  Pull the control knobs off.  Remove the burner components. ...
  • Page 57: Checking Operation

    Conversion to another type of gas  Secure the jets against inadvertent Checking operation loosening with sealing wax.  Check all gas fittings for leaks.  Reassemble the cooktop.  Ignite all burners to check that they are operating correctly. –...
  • Page 58: After Sales Service, Data Plate, Warranty

    After sales service, data plate, warranty After sales service In the event of any faults which you cannot easily remedy, please contact Miele. See back of this booklet for contact details. Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele.
  • Page 59 Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne: Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 206-210 Coventry Street South Melbourne, VIC 3205 Miele Experience Centre Auckland: Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney: 8 College Hill 3 Skyline Place Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011 Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Telephone:...
  • Page 60 KM 3034 / KM 3054  en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 09 317 810 / 04...

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