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Operating and Installation Instructions Electric Barbecue CS 1312 CS 1322 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 346 950 e n-U S[...]
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................3 Guide to the Electric Barbecue .......................................7 CS 1312 ..........................................................7 CS 1322 ..........................................................8 Before using for the first use ........................................9 Use [...]
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WARNING- When using your appliance follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before installation or use to prevent injury and appliance damage. This appliance conforms to all uniform safety codes and regulations. These instructions contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance of this appl[...]
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Technical Safety ~ Installation, repair and maintenance work should only be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. ~ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. ~ Before installing the appliance, check for externally visib[...]
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Safety ~ DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. ~ [...]
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~ To prevent burns and breathing difficulty, allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. Some cleaners may produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot surface. ~ When wiping spills on a hot appliance with a wet sponge or cloth, be careful to avoid steam burns. ~ Do not let flammable materials, i.e. cooking grease, accumulate on the appliance. ~ Do not[...]
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CS 1312 a Grate b Heating element, front c Heating element, rear d Lava rock container e Drain valve f Cooking zone indicators g Display Control knobs: h front i rear Indicators j On/Off indicator Guide to the Electric Barbecue 7[...]
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CS 1322 a Grates b Heating element, front c Heating element, rear d Lava rock container e Drain valve f Cooking area indicators g Display Control knobs: h front i rear Indicators j On/Off indicator Guide to the Electric Barbecue 8[...]
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Clean the appliance ^ Clean the water trough and grates with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish liquid, then dry with a soft cloth (see "Cleaning and care"). ^ Wipe the other surfaces down with a damp cloth and dry. Heat the appliance Metal components of the appliance have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor t[...]
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Prepare the appliance You can use the electric barbecue with or without the lava rocks. Without the lava rocks: food will stay more moist, from the rising steam. With the lava rocks: the food will have a more pronounced grilled aroma and flavor. ^ Check that the drain valve is closed. ^ Remove the grate, raise the heating element, and remove the la[...]
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Grilling While grilling, watch the level of water in the trough. If necessary, add more water. Do not use aluminum dishes, pans, pots or foil on the electric barbecue. Never cover the grate with aluminum foil. Aluminum will cause overheating and may damage the grate. ^ Turn one or both operating knobs to power level "12". Pre-heat the ele[...]
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Grilling times Food item Grilling time in minutes Meat and sausage Boneless steak 8 - 10 Chicken breasts 16 - 18 Cutlets 8 - 12 Filet steak 4 - 10 Hamburgers 12 - 16 Kebabs 14 - 18 Lamb chop 4 - 8 Sausages 6 - 8 Spare Ribs 15 - 20 T-Bone Steak 10 - 20 Turkey cutlet 8 - 10 Fish / seafood Salmon steak 10 - 12 Shrimp 2 - 4 Trout 12 - 16 Tuna steak 6 -[...]
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Overheat protection If there is not enough water in the water trough, the overheat protection automatically switches the appliance off. ^ Pour in cold water. Once the appliance has cooled down and the heating element switches back on, you can continue grilling as normal. Safety cut-out feature The safety cut-off ensures that the heating element wil[...]
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, Under no circumstances should you use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components. Never use strong cleaners e.g. oven sprays, stain or rust removers. Scouring pads and abrasive cleaning agents should only be used on the heating element. Do not use any sharp pointed obje[...]
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Lava rocks Clean the lava rocks on a regular basis. To do so, put the rocks in a container with mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap. Let them soak briefly, stirring occasionally. Drain water and rinse rocks. Repeat this process 2 to 3 times with fresh water. Lay the rocks on a large kitchen towel to dry. Cleaning the lava rocks removes[...]
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, Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized technician in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorized repairs could cause injury or appliance damage. What if the appliance does not heat up after it is turned on? Possible fault Solution The overheat protection was triggered. See "Overheat protection" The f[...]
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In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet. When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of the appliance. Adhere rating label sticker supplied with the appliance below. Technical Service 17[...]
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MieleCare (USA only) MieleCare , our Extended Service Contract program; gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership. MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts. Only genuin[...]
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Miele offers a variety of additional accessories for its appliances. All accessories can be ordered from Miele. Stainless steel and ceramic surface cleaners Help to remove soiling, lime spots, mild staining, fingerprints, etc. while maintaining the appearance of the appliance between cleanings. Lava rocks Lava rocks come standard with the electric [...]
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Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE Information is subject to change. Please refer to our website to obtain the most current product specification, technical & warranty information. To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use.[...]
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Note to the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the consumer for the local electrical inspector’s use. The minimum distances given in these Installation Instructions must be observed in order to ensure safe operation. Failure to do so increases the risk of fire. The cabinetry and venting hood should be installed first to prevent da[...]
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Safety distances above the appliance The minimum safety distance given by the hood manufacturer must be maintained between the electric barbecue and the hood above it. See the installation instructions of the hood for these safety measurements. If the hood manufacturers instructions are not available or if flammable objects are installed over the e[...]
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Safety distances to the sides of the appliance The appliance should only be installed as shown in the illustrations while maintaining the required safety distances shown. Do not install the appliance between two tall cabinets, this is a fire hazard. A distance of at least 2" (50 mm) must be kept between the countertop cut-out and the rear wall[...]
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Safety distance from the wall covering If a wall covering is installed, a minimum safety distance must be maintained between the countertop cut-out and the covering, since high temperatures can damage these materials. If the covering is made of a combustible material (such as wood), the distance between the countertop cut-out and the wall covering [...]
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Installation dimensions CS 1312 a Spring clips b Appliance front c Installation height d Power supply box with connection cable ,L=7 8 3/4" (2000 mm) e Drain valve f Rating label Installation 26[...]
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Installation dimensions CS 1322 a Spring clips b Appliance front c Installation height d Power supply box with connection cable ,L=7 8 3/4" (2000 mm) e Drain valve f Rating label Installation 27[...]
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Cut out ^ Make the countertop cut-out for the desired number of appliances. Remember to maintain a minimum safety distance from the back wall , as well as from any tall unit or side wall to the left or right of the combiset. See also the "IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS". ^ Seal the cut surfaces with a suitable sealant to avoid[...]
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Installation of multiple appliances When installing more than one combiset appliance, a support bar b must be installed between the appliances. Countertop cut-out two appliances For the installation of two appliances the width of the countertop cut-out D is the sum of A and C. A , B and C = appliance width 11 5/16", 15" or 22 11/16" [...]
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Sample calculations for a countertop cut-out for three appliances A appliance width minus 5/16" (8 mm) B appliance width C appliance width minus 5/16" (8 mm) D Countertop cut-out 11" (280 mm) 11 5/16" (288 mm) 11" (280 mm) 33 3/8" (848 mm) 11" (280 mm) 15" (380 mm) 14 5/8" (372 mm) 40 5/8" (1032 mm)[...]
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a Spring clips b Support bars c Space between support bar and countertop d Cover The illustration represents the attachment of spring clips a and support bars b for 3 appliances. An additional support bar is required for each additional appliance. The position for attachment of an additional support bar depends on the width of appliance B . Install[...]
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Attach the spring clips and support bars Wood or solid surface countertops ^ Place the supplied spring clips a and the support bars b at the marked positions as shown above, by laying them on the upper edge of the cut-out and then securing them with the 1 / 8 " x 1" (3.5 x 25 mm) screws (supplied). Installation 32[...]
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Granite countertop The screws are not needed for granite countertops. ^ Position and attach the spring clips a and support bars b with strong, double-sided tape c . ^ Coat the side and lower edges of the spring clips between a and b with silicone. ^ Fill the space e between the support bars b and the countertop with silicone. Installation 33[...]
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Installing the appliance(s) ^ Feed the power cord down through the cut-out. ^ Place the front edge of the appliance into the cut-out. ^ With a hand on each side of the appliance press down evenly on the edges until it clicks into position. When doing so make sure that the appliance seal sits tightly on the countertop to ensure it is sealed correctl[...]
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After the appliance has been built in, the splash guard and protection plate(s) should be fitted. The protection plate(s) is only required if the barbecue grill is installed on its own, i.e. detached from a multiple combiset configuration or another appliance. ^ Place the bracket a on the countertop against the back of the appliance. ^ Align it so [...]
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Sealing The appliance must not be permanently sealed into the countertop when installed. The sealing strip under the edge of the appliance provides a sufficient seal for the countertop. If the appliance is sealed into position, the countertop or appliance could be damaged if it needs to be removed for maintenance or service. Tiled surfaces The grou[...]
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, CAUTION: Before installation or servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the main power or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and service by unquali[...]
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Disposal of packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact [...]
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Alteration rights reserved / 1113 INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE TO OBTAIN THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION. M.-Nr. 07 346 950 / 06[...]