Miele KMR 1124, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Rangetops To prevent accidents and damage to the range you must read all in structions supplied before installing or using the appliance en US CA M Nr 10 944 230 ...

Page 2: ...ot touch any electric switches Do not use any phones inside your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you are unable to reach your gas provider call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer qualified ser vice agency or your gas provider In Massachusetts installation must be perfo...

Page 3: ...late 24 Operation of the burners 25 Turning on 25 Adjusting the flame 26 Visual characteristics gas flames 26 Turning off 26 Cookware 27 Energy saving tips 28 Operation of the grill 29 Assembling the grill 29 Turning on the grill 30 Tips for grilling 30 Operation of the griddle 31 Turning on the griddle 31 Settings 32 Tips for frying 32 Cleaning and care 33 Rangetop 34 Dishwasher safe grates 34 Bu...

Page 4: ...R 113x 1 KMR 135x 1 41 Electrical connection 46 Gas connection 47 Burner ratings 49 Burner ratings KMR 1124 49 Burner ratings KMR 1134 1 50 Burner ratings KMR 1135 1 51 Burner ratings KMR 1136 1 52 Burner ratings KMR 1354 1 53 Burner ratings KMR 1355 1 54 Burner ratings KMR 1356 1 55 Technical Service 56 Contact in case of fault 56 Warranty 56 Data plate 56 MieleCare 57 Caring for the environment ...

Page 5: ...ts Inappro priate use can however lead to personal injury and damage to property To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance please read these instructions carefully before installing or using it for the first time They contain important notes on installation safety use and maintenance Miele cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the non observance of these instructions Kee...

Page 6: ...e occurs at the owner s own risk and may be dangerous Persons who are unable to safely operate the range due to limited physical sensory or mental capabilities or because of a lack of ex perience or knowledge may only use the appliance if they are super vised while doing so These persons may only use the appliance without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner and if th...

Page 7: ...ngetop gets hot when in use and remains hot for some time after being turned off Keep children away from the appliance until it has cooled down and is no longer a burn hazard Danger of suffocation Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children Burn hazard Keep the spaces above and behind the rangetop clear of any items that could draw the at...

Page 8: ...t is connected to the public power supply The electrical safety of the rangetop can only be guaranteed when it is properly grounded Compliance with this essential safety re quirement is absolutely mandatory If in any doubt please have the building s wiring system inspected by a qualified electrician Proper installation Make sure that your appliance has been in stalled correctly and that it has bee...

Page 9: ...tely disconnected from the household electricity supply The gas supply must be shut off Ensure that this is the case by removing the fuse tripping the circuit breaker or unplugging the unit Pull the plug not the cord Shut off the gas supply and disconnect the rangetop from the gas supply Installation and maintenance of the gas connection must be performed by qualified installers service agencies o...

Page 10: ...FETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Reaching over a hot stovetop to access the cabinets can result in burns You can reduce the risk of burns by installing a range hood that extends at least 4 12 cm past the bottom of the cabinets ...

Page 11: ...n the vicinity of the rangetop The flames could set the grease filters of a ventilation hood on fire Do not flambé under a ventilation hood Never heat empty cookware Do not heat up food in closed containers as pressure will build up in the container causing them to explode Do not use the rangetop to boil or heat up cans If the rangetop is covered there is a risk that the material of the cover will...

Page 12: ...t place unused items on the range for storage A range hood installed above the range can become damaged or catch fire as a result of intense heat Do not use the gas burners without cookware The high temperatures radiated could cause objects near the rangetop to catch fire Do not use the range to heat the room Only light the gas burners after all burner parts have been properly assembled If the coo...

Page 13: ...uld not be blocked Alternatively a mechanical ventilation device e g a range hood can be installed Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may require additional ventilation of the room e g by opening a window or by turning the range hood to a higher setting Ask your installer to show you the location of your gas shutoff valve and fuses or circuit breaker panel in your apartment or home Be sure t...

Page 14: ...o catch fire If the range is installed near a window do not use long curtains Only certain types of glass ceramic or other enamel cookware can be used on a gas rangetop without breaking as a result of sud den temperature changes Do not use cooking utensils on the grill Wet sponges or clothes can cause burns due to hot steam if they are used to wipe spilled food off a hot burner Some cleansers can ...

Page 15: ...Y INSTRUCTIONS 15 Cleaning and maintenance Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short cir cuit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY ...

Page 16: ... KMR 1124 a Burner control knob for rear left burner b Burner control knob for front left burner c Burner control knob for front right burner d Burner control knob for rear right burner e Power burner f Grates g Simmer burner ...

Page 17: ...rner control knob for front left burner c Burner control knob for front center burner d Burner control knob for rear center burner e Burner control knob for front right burner f Burner control knob for rear right burner g Power burner front h Power burner rear i Simmer burner j Grates ...

Page 18: ...r b Burner control knob for front left burner c Control knob for grill d Burner control knob for front right burner e Burner control knob for rear right burner f Power burner front g Power burner rear h Thermostatically controlled ceramic burner i Grill j Grates k Simmer burner ...

Page 19: ...l knob for front left burner c Control knob for griddle plate d Burner control knob for front right burner e Burner control knob for rear right burner f Power burner front g Power burner rear h Griddle plate i Thermostatically controlled ceramic burner j Grease drip tray k Grates l Simmer burner ...

Page 20: ... rear left center burner d Backlit burner control knob for front left center burner e Backlit burner control knob for front right center burner f Backlit burner control knob for rear right center burner g Backlit burner control knob for front right burner h Backlit burner control knob for rear right burner i Power burner front j Simmer burner k Power burner rear l Grates ...

Page 21: ...ontrol knob for grill d Backlit burner control knob for front center burner e Backlit burner control knob for rear center burner f Backlit burner control knob for front right burner g Backlit burner control knob for rear right burner h Power burner front i Simmer burner j Power burner rear k Thermostatically controlled ceramic burner l Grill m Grates ...

Page 22: ...iddle plate d Backlit burner control knob for front center burner e Backlit burner control knob for rear center burner f Backlit burner control knob for front right burner g Backlit burner control knob for rear right burner h Power burner front i Simmer burner j Power burner rear k Griddle plate l Thermostatically controlled ceramic burner m Grease drip tray n Grates ...

Page 23: ...liance defect A brief reignition may occur during ac tivation clicking 1 2 x e g in case of a draft Automatic re ignition Your rangetop is equipped with an auto matic re ignition function If the flame goes out e g because food has cooked over or there has been an air draft the flame is automatically re ig nited If there has been a power failure the automatic re ignition feature will not work prope...

Page 24: ... a defective appliance and are not harmful to your health Seasoning the griddle plate You must season the griddle plate be fore cooking food on it the first time This process prevents food from stick ing and protects the surface from moisture Set the griddle plate on High for 30 minutes Turn off the griddle plate after 30 min utes and let it cool down During heating the griddle plate con stantly c...

Page 25: ...pt also fails to light the burner turn the control knob to the Off position and refer to the Frequently asked questions section Control Knob Off Gas supply is off Burner off High Strongest flame setting Maximum power of upper and lower flame rings Simmer Weakest flame setting Upper flame ring off Minimum power of lower flame ring Turning on during a power outage In case of a power failure the flam...

Page 26: ...lso damage cookware handles which increases the risk of injury Adjust the flame so that it never ex tends up the sides of the cookware Visual characteristics gas flames Yellow flames Contact the Miele Service Depart ment Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for propane gas Soft blue flames yellow colour is only allowed at the tip of the inner cone Normal for natural gas Turning off Do not turn the co...

Page 27: ...n a rangetop does not have to be flat to deliver effective cooking performance When purchasing pots and pans keep in mind that the diameter indi cated is typically the top diameter not the bottom diameter All heat resistant cookware is suitable for use Cookware with a thick bottom is preferable as it distributes heat more evenly Cookware with a thin bottom may cause food to overheat in certain spo...

Page 28: ...ent unnecessary heat loss Wide shallow cookware heats up faster and is therefore preferable to tall narrow cookware Cook with as little water as possible Reduce the power setting once the water has come to a boil or the oil fat is hot enough for frying Use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time ...

Page 29: ...he cast iron grill is heavy Carry the grill carefully and place it securely on a soft base so that it lies flat a Grill b Radiant plate c Frame Using a soft sponge clean radiant plate with a solution of warm water and a small amount of liquid dish soap Dry the parts thoroughly after cleaning Remove the grill from the gas cooktop Place the radiant plate on top of the frame Place the grill into posi...

Page 30: ...wer Low Minimum power Turning on during a power outage Danger of injury due to the man ual ignition of the flat burner during a power failure Never operate the grill during a power failure Turn off the grill control knob Tips for grilling Fire hazard Do not leave the appliance unat tended while cooking Pat down wet food items with paper towel to prevent splatters during grilling Do not salt meat u...

Page 31: ...food safety guidelines Press the control knob of the griddle and turn it counterclockwise to Low If the burner fails to light turn the control knob to the Off position Air the room or wait at least 1 minute be fore trying again If the second attempt also fails to light the burner turn the control knob to the Off position and refer to the Frequently asked questions section Preheat the griddle plate...

Page 32: ... griddle with a damp cloth to remove dust or other residue Pre heat the griddle plate thoroughly for 8 10 minutes at the power level that you are going to be using for cooking Pat down wet food items with paper towel to prevent splatters during grilling Do not salt meat until after grilling or it will be too dry For cooking with the griddle plate you need only a little fat or none in the case of m...

Page 33: ...Always clean the rangetop after each use Allow it to cool down before clean ing To better maintain your appliance avoid the following cleaners containing soda ammonia thinners or chlorides descaling agents Stain or rust removers Abrasive cleaning agents e g pow der or cream cleansers pumice stones solvent based cleaners dishwasher detergent grill and oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive...

Page 34: ...ng a soft sponge with warm water and a small amount of liquid dish soap If necessary the rough side of a kitchen sponge can be used Burner control knobs with stainless steel finish The burner control knobs may be come discolored if they are not cleaned regularly Do not clean the burner control knobs in a dishwasher or with a stainless steel cleaner Clean the knobs with a soft sponge warm water and...

Page 35: ...e into the grease catch pan Remove any excess grease with a paper towel Then let the griddle plate cool until it is safe to the touch add some hot soapy dishwater and let the grime soak Remove any soiling and water with a sponge You can clean stubborn soiling off the griddle plate with the rough side of a dish sponge and a few drops of Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner see Optional accesso...

Page 36: ... not light after several at tempts The burner is not properly assembled Assemble the burner correctly The gas shutoff valve is closed Open the gas shut off valve The burner is wet and or dirty Clean and dry the burner The flame holes are clogged and or wet Clean and dry the flame holes The gas flame goes out after being lit The burner parts are not in the proper position Position the burner parts ...

Page 37: ... not function properly The fuse in the building s wiring system was tripped If necessary contact a qualified electrician or Cus tomer Service for assistance There is food debris stuck between the ignitor and the burner cap Remove the debris See Cleaning and care for more information ...

Page 38: ... must be used RBGDF Backguard Depending on the model you can ex change the existing island trim of your appliance for a larger range backguard The backguard is available in the fol lowing heights 12 305 mm and 20 508 mm Installing the backguard The rear of the rangetop must be ac cessible Install the backguard before connect ing the rangetop Loosen the screws of the island trim Pull back the islan...

Page 39: ...idth Net weight including grates and burner caps KMR 1124 29 762 mm approx 100 lbs 45 kg KMR 1134 1 KMR 1135 1 KMR 1136 1 35 915 mm approx 120 lbs 55 kg approx 130 lbs 60 kg approx 151 lbs 68 5 kg KMR 1354 1 KMR 1355 1 KMR 1356 1 47 1220 mm approx 150 lbs 68 kg approx 160 lbs 73 kg approx 170 lbs 78 kg ...

Page 40: ...Dimensional drawings 40 a Side view b Front views c Rear view d Gas connection e Electrical connection ...

Page 41: ...stance between the top edge of the countertop and the top edge of the support base 10 254 mm Minimum distance to combustible sur faces Support base 1 1 The support base must have a minimum thickness of 19 05 mm At the rear right of the support base a cut out of 5 1 8 x 7 1 8 130 mm x 80 mm must be provided gas connection and at the rear left a cut out of 4 6 8 x 1 9 16 120 mm x 40 mm electrical co...

Page 42: ... top of the cooking area and the bottom of the Miele Range Hood DAR model with DRxB XL blower For all other hoods please consult the manufacturer s specifications for required distances Please observe safe distances to rear combustible surfaces of 12 305 mm clearance For zero clearance installation the Miele Backguards will satisfy the required distance to com bustible surfaces The Miele Backguard...

Page 43: ...p of the cooking area and the bottom of the Miele Range Hood DAR model with DRxB XXL blower Refer to the Installation instructions for the Miele ventilation hood Appliance dimensions Distance between cooktop and ventilation hood S For all other hoods please consult the manufacturer s specifications for required distances Please observe safe distances to rear combustible surfaces of 12 305 mm clear...

Page 44: ...l with DRxB XL blower or DRxB XXL blower Refer to the Installation instructions for the Miele ventilation hood Appliance dimensions Distance between cooktop and ventilation hood S For all other hoods please consult the manufacturer s specifications for required distances Please observe safe distances to rear combustible surfaces of 12 305 mm clearance For zero clearance installation the Miele Back...

Page 45: ...e Hood DAR model with DRxB XXL blower Refer to the Installation instructions for the Miele ventilation hood Appliance dimensions Distance between cooktop and ventilation hood S For all other hoods please consult the manufacturer s specifications for required distances Please observe safe distances to rear combustible surfaces of 12 305 mm clearance For zero clearance installation the Miele Backgua...

Page 46: ...g the rangetop make sure that the information volt age and frequency on the data plate correspond to the building s power supply before connecting the appli ance When in doubt consult a qualified electrician The plug must be inserted into a suit able outlet that has been installed and grounded in compliance with all applicable local regulations WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED Installer Ple...

Page 47: ...ar make sure that the gas hose lines and connection fittings on the rangetop do not come into con tact with hot exhaust gases The gas hose and power cord could be damaged by hot spots on the rangetop Make sure that the gas hose and power cord do not come into contact with hot spots on the rangetop Flexible connection lines can be damaged by incorrect routing Attach flexible connecting lines in suc...

Page 48: ... and 2 Installation Codes of Gas Appliances for Canada The gas pressure may not under shoot or exceed certain values Make sure that the maximum gas pressure upstream of the gas pres sure controller does not amount to more than 1 2 psi 3 5 kPA for natu ral and propane gas Make sure that the minimum gas pressure amounts to a 6 water head in the case of natural gas and a 11 279 4 mm water head in the...

Page 49: ...ings KMR 1124 Natural gas NG Btu hr kW Simmer burner 12 500 3 7 Power burner 19 500 5 7 Total cooktop output 71 000 20 8 Liquid propane LP Btu hr kW Simmer burner 12 500 3 7 Power burner 19 500 5 7 Total cooktop output 71 000 20 8 ...

Page 50: ...r kW Simmer burner 12 500 3 7 Power burner rear 13 600 4 0 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Total cooktop output 98 200 28 8 Liquid propane LP Btu hr kW Simmer burner 12 500 3 7 Power burner rear 13 000 3 8 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Total cooktop output 97 000 28 4 ...

Page 51: ...Burner ratings 51 Burner ratings KMR 1135 1 Natural gas NG Btu hr kW Simmer burner 12 500 3 7 Power burner rear 13 600 4 0 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Grill 19 000 5 6 Total cooktop output 84 100 24 6 ...

Page 52: ...12 500 3 7 Power burner rear 13 600 4 0 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Griddle 13 000 3 8 Total cooktop output 78 100 22 9 Liquid propane LP Btu hr kW Simmer burner 12 500 3 7 Power burner rear 13 000 3 8 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Griddle 14 300 4 2 Total cooktop output 78 800 23 1 ...

Page 53: ... kW Simmer burner 10 000 2 9 Power burner rear 13 600 4 0 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Total cooktop output 125 200 36 7 Liquid propane LP Btu hr kW Simmer burner 10 000 2 9 Power burner rear 13 000 3 8 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Total cooktop output 124 000 36 3 ...

Page 54: ...urner ratings 54 Burner ratings KMR 1355 1 Natural gas NG Btu hr kW Simmer burner 10 000 2 9 Power burner rear 13 600 4 0 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Grill 19 000 5 6 Total cooktop output 111 100 32 6 ...

Page 55: ...0 000 2 9 Power burner rear 13 600 4 0 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Griddle 13 000 3 8 Total cooktop output 105 100 30 8 Liquid propane LP Btu hr kW Simmer burner 10 000 2 9 Power burner rear 13 000 3 8 Power burner front 19 500 5 7 Griddle 14 300 4 2 Total cooktop output 105 800 31 0 ...

Page 56: ...ound at the end of this document Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele Both pieces of information can be found on the data plate Warranty For further information please refer to your warranty booklet Data plate Adhere the extra data plate supplied with the appliance in the space below Make sure that the model number matches the one specified on the back c...

Page 57: ...d by factory trained professionals can guar antee the safety reliability and longevity of your 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 Our goal is to prevent unautho rized and untrained service personnel from working on your Miele pr...

Page 58: ...r the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these mate rials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycl...

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Page 60: ...M Nr 10 944 230 02 en US CA KMR 1124 KMR 1134 1 KMR 1135 1 KMR 1136 1 KMR 1354 1 KMR 1355 1 KMR 1356 1 ...