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Operating and Installation Instructions ProLine Gas Cooktop To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 11 881 960...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or death. - Do not use or store gasoline or other combustible liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Caring for the environment ................16 Overview......................17 Cooktop....................... 17 Indicators......................17 Control knobs...................... 18 Burner........................19 Before first use ....................20 Cleaning the cooktop for the first time..............20 Turning on the cooktop for the first time ............. 20 Cookware ......................
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Contents Safety distances....................37 Installation notes ....................38 Installation dimensions..................39 Countertop cut-out for several ProLine elements ..........40 Installation ......................42 Gas connection ....................46 Burner ratings ...................... 49 Electrical connection ................... 50...
“Installation”, as well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appropriate use This cooktop is intended for domestic use and use in other similar environments. This cooktop is not intended for outdoor use. The cooktop is intended for domestic use only to prepare food and keep it warm.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Do not leave children unattended: Children should not be alone or unsupervised in the area where the appliance is installed. Do not al- low them to sit or stand on the appliance. Be sure to supervise any children in the vicinity of the cooktop, and do not let them play with it.
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Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re- pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician. Damage to the cooktop can compromise your safety. Check the cooktop for visible signs of damage. Do not use the cooktop if it is damaged.
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Do not open the casing of the cooktop under any circumstances. Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service techni- cian will void the warranty. Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the appliance must be completely disconnected from the household electricity supply. The gas supply must be shut off. Ensure that this is the case - removing the fuse - “tripping” the circuit breaker, or - unplugging the unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use Keep the cooktop and the area around it clear and free from com- bustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapours and liq- uids. Wind can blow curtains over the cooktop, causing them to catch fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never leave the appliance unattended at high heat settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When the appliance is turned on inadvertently or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is a risk of the metal items heating up. Other materials can melt or catch fire when the appliance is switched on.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Only use cookware with a thick enough bottom. Failure to do so may result in damage to the cooktop. Always use the burner grates supplied with the cooktop. Never place cookware directly on the burner. ...
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Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short cir- cuit. Miele will guarantee to supply functional parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your ProLine element.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.
Overview Cooktop a Power burner b Normal burner c Grates d Symbols for allocation of knobs e Indicators f Knob for rear burner g Knob for front burner Indicators a In operation b Residual heat...
Overview Control knobs a Burner off The gas supply is turned off b Strong flame The burner is on the highest setting c Weak flame The burner is on the lowest setting...
Before first use Cleaning the cooktop for the Turning on the cooktop for the first time first time Using a soft sponge, clean all remov- The metal components have a protec- able burner parts with a solution of tive coating. When the cooktop is used warm water and a small amount of for the first time, this causes a smell liquid dish soap.
Cookware - Select cookware that fits the size of the burner: Large diameter = large burner Small diameter = small burner - Using cookware that is too large can cause the flames to spread out and - Do not use pots or pans that have damage the surrounding countertop bottoms with pronounced edges.
Energy saving tips - Whenever possible, keep pots and pans covered while cooking. Doing so will prevent 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.
Operation If the burner does not ignite, turn the Fire hazard due to overheated knob to the position. Ventilate the food. room or wait for at least 1 minute be- Unattended food can overheat and fore trying again. ignite. ...
Operation Visual features of gas flames Adjusting the flame The burners can be variably adjusted Yellow flames between the lowest and highest flame Call Customer settings. Service. Because the edges of the flame are much hotter than its center, the flame tips should stay beneath the bottom of Yellow tips on the cookware.
Operation In-operation/residual-heat indi- cators The in-operation indicator will light up when you ignite a burner. A short while later the residual-heat indicator will also light up. The in-operation indicator will go out when the burner is switched off. The residual-heat indicator will remain on while there is residual heat present.
Safety features Ignition safety The cooktop is equipped with an igni- tion safety device. If a gas flame is ex- tinguished (e.g., by food boiling over or by a draft) and re-ignition does not work, the gas supply is switched off. This prevents the release of gas.
Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents Danger of burning due to hot surfaces. To avoid damaging the surfaces of the The cooktop surface, grates, and appliance, do not use: burners will be hot after use. - cleaning agents containing soda, al- Allow the cooktop to cool down be- kalines, ammonia, acids, or chlorides, fore cleaning it.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the stainless-steel Allow the ProLine element to cool cooktop down before cleaning. Clean the ProLine element and ac- Risk of damage caused by cessories after each use. pointed objects. The seal between the cooktop and ...
Cleaning and care Cleaning the knob(s) Cleaning the grates Use a soft sponge, warm water, and Remove the grates. a small amount of liquid dish soap to Clean the grates in a dishwasher or clean the knob(s). Soften any stub- with a solution of warm water and a born soiling beforehand.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the burner Do not clean any parts of the burner in a dishwasher. The surface of the burner cap will be- come more matte with time. This is quite normal and does not indicate damage to the burner cap. ...
Cleaning and care Checking burning properties Assembling the burner Ignite all burners to check that they are operating correctly: - The flame must not go out on the lowest setting, or when the knob is turned quickly from the highest to the lowest setting.
Frequently Asked Questions With the help of the following guide minor faults in the performance of the ma- chine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remedied with- out contacting the Service Department. This guide may help you to find the reason for the fault, and how to correct it. Problem Possible cause and solution The burners do not ig-...
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Frequently Asked Questions Problem Possible cause and solution The in-operation/resid- There has been a power outage. ual-heat indicator for a Turn all knobs clockwise to the position. When burner is flashing. the power supply is restored, the cooktop can be operated again as usual.
Optional accessories Miele offers a range of useful acces- Ceramic and stainless steel sories, as well as cleaning and condi- cleaner 250 mL tioning products for your appliance. Removes heavy soiling, lime scale, and These products can be easily ordered aluminum residue.
Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miele Service Call online at www.miele.com/service. Contact information for Miele Customer Service can be found at the end of this document. Please quote the model identifier and serial number of your appliance (SN) when contacting Miele Customer Service.
*INSTALLATION* Installation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION Risk of damage caused by incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can cause damage to the ProLine element. The ProLine element must only be installed by a qualified person. Damage from falling objects. Take care not to damage the ProLine element when installing upper cabinets or a ventilation hood above it.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Tiled countertop Installation notes Sealing strip between the ProLine el- ement and the countertop The grouting and the shaded area under the frame of the ProLine element must be smooth and flat so that the frame will sit evenly on the countertop and so that the sealing strip under the ...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions All dimensions in this instruction booklet are given in mm and inches. a Spring clips b Front c Height d Installation height for electrical supply connection box with power cord Power cord L = 4' (1,200 mm) e Installation height for gas connection R ½" NPT f Data plate...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Calculating the countertop cut-out The frames of the ProLine elements overlap the countertop at the outside right and left by 5/16" (8 mm) on each side. Add up the widths of the ProLine elements and subtract 5/8" (16 mm) from this sum.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the spring clamps and Installation spacer bars – wooden countertops Preparing the countertop Make the countertop cut-out as shown in the illustration in “Installa- tion dimensions” or as calculated (see “Installation” – “Installing several ProLine elements”). Remember to maintain the minimum safety dis- tances (see “Installation”...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the spring clamps and spacer bars – granite and marble countertops You will need heavy-duty double-sided adhesive tape (not supplied with the appliance) to fasten the spring clips or spacer bars. 3 / 1 6 " 1 " - 1 m m ) m - 3 0 ( 2 5 m...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Installing the ProLine element Installing several ProLine elements Feed the power cord down through Push the built-in ProLine element to the cut-out in the countertop. the side until the holes in the spacer bar can be seen. ...
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Connecting the ProLine element Removing a ProLine element Connect the ProLine element(s) to the If the ProLine element is accessible domestic power supply and to the from below, push it up to remove it. gas supply (see “Installation“ – “Elec- Push the back of the appliance out trical connection”...
*INSTALLATION* Installation Gas connection The gas hose and power cord could be damaged by hot spots on the ap- Connection to the gas supply pliance. may only be performed by a duly au- Make sure that the gas hose and thorized technician.
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If the appliance is not equipped with the United States or the current Natural correct connection for the gas type in Gas and Propane Installation Code, your household, contact your Miele CSA B149.l. for Canada. dealer. The gas pressure may not under- shoot or exceed certain values.
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Gas leak due to unsuitable regulator. Only use the regulator supplied by Miele. If you are in any doubt, contact Miele Customer Service. Leakage test After connecting the appliance check all fittings for gas leaks e.g. with soapy water.
*INSTALLATION* Installation Burner ratings Burner Gas type BTU/hr Normal burner Natural gas 1.85 6,300 Liquid propane 1.85 6,300 Power burner Natural gas 3.00 10,200 Liquid propane 3.00 10,200 Total Natural gas 4.85 16,500 Liquid propane 4.85 16,500...
Canadian Electric Code, CSA Work by unqualified persons can C22.1-02. in Canada. cause considerable danger to users. Miele cannot be held liable for any damage arising as a result of such work. Installation, repair and maintenance work should only be performed by a Miele authorized service technician.
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*INSTALLATION* Installation Power cord and plug The appliance is equipped with a flexi- ble power cord and a 3-prong ground- ing plug for your protection against shock hazard. The plug must be in- serted into a properly grounded outlet. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
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Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...