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Operating Instructions for the KM 408-1 Contact Grill To prevent accidents and machine damage, ]ö read the Operating Manual before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 422 400[...]
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Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning and Safety inst ructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before using for th e first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Gene[...]
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Description of the appliance b Grilling area c Operating indicator light / Residual heat indicator d Control knob e Power supply cord b c d e Description of the appliance 3[...]
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Warning and Safety instructions Installation and connection When using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions including the following: Read all instructions before using for the first time. Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuit[...]
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Protection from damage Do not drop anything on the ce- ramic surface of the grill. Although the ceramic glass is shatter and scratch resistant, it is not shatter or scratch proof. Do not use any pots or pans on the grill as these can cause the ap- pliance to overheat and damage the ce- ramic surface. Hard objects can scratch the ce- ramic glass. On[...]
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Protection from burns The appliance becomes very hot when in use. Make sure that no one comes in contact with it. Do not store toys or items of inter- est to children in cabinets above or behind the appliance. Children climbing onto the grill to reach these items may become seriously injured. Do not allow children to operate or play with, or near, [...]
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Damage to the appliance In the event of any damage to the appliance, it must be turned off im- mediately and disconnected from the electricity supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging the unit or ma- nually “tripping” the circuit breaker. Contact the Miele Technical Service De- partment. Do not use the appliance until it has been repaired[...]
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Further safety notes When using a portable appliance near the grill, make sure that its power cord does not come into contact with the grill. Always make sure food is suffi- ciently cooked or reheated. Many factors affect the overall cooking time, including the size and amount of food, its temperature, and the recipe. Some foods may contain microor[...]
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Before using for the first time General notes A copy of the data plate for your ap- pliance is included with this manual. It should be placed in the space pro- vided at the back of this book. The address of the nearest Miele Tech- nical Service Department can be found on the back cover. If it becomes necessary to contact the Technical Ser- vice Dep[...]
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Disposal of packing materi als The cardboard box and packing ma- terials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please dispose of these materials as you would any other recyclable pro- ducts. Disposal of an old appli ance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contac[...]
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Cleaning and heating for the first time Before using for the first time clean the appliance with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Do not use liquid dish soap, this can leave a permanent blue sheen on the ceramic surface. Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight smell the first time your new appliance is hea[...]
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Turning on and off The grill can be turned on or off by turn- ing the control knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. ‘‘0’’ is off. The Operating indicator light / Residual heat indicator c will illuminate when the control knob is turned on. As long as the burner is hot, this light will re- main on. Once the surface temperature has reach[...]
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Type of co oking Sett ing Keeping food warm 1-2 Steaming fruit (apple slices, peach halves, sliced bananas, etc. 2-4 Stir-frying vegetables (sliced mushr ooms, green/red pepper strips, onions, etc.) 5-7 Slow cooking of fish, meat, sausages, etc. ( without frying) 7-9 Rapid cooking or frying of meat, fish, eggs, pancak es, etc. 9-11 Grilling steaks,[...]
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Grilli ng tip s Do not use any pots or pans when using the grilll as these can cause the appliance to overheat and may permanently damage the ceramic surface. Wipe the cold grill clean with a damp cloth before each use. Select the desired setting and pre- heat the grill for 4 - 6 minutes. For the best flavor when grilling meat, make sure the settin[...]
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Cleaning and care Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean this ap- pliance. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components for which the manufacturer cannot ac- cept responsib ility. Do not use any sharp pointed ob- jects which could damage the seal between the ceramic surface and the surrounding frame a[...]
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Problem solving guide All repairs should b e performed by a trained technician in strict accord- ance with national and local codes. Any repairs or maintenance per- formed by unqualified personnel could be dangerous. Some minor problems can be resolved as follows: What to do if... ... there is a slight od or during the first use of the cooktop This[...]
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Electrical connection All electrical work should be per- formed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and national codes. Note to the installer: Please leave these instructions with the consumer. Power supply: Please check the data plate for 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 15A, or 208 VAC, 60Hz, 15A and make sure your electrical supply matches the da[...]
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After sales service See the back page for the phone number of the nearest Miele Technical Service Department. Please have the model and serial number of the appliance available when contact- ing the Technical Service Department. Space for data label After sa les servic e 18[...]
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