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- informations concerning technical data of Miele KM 411
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- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
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Operating Instructions Electr ic Barbecue KM 411 T o prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr . 05 689 800[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Help protect our en vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal of an old applia[...]
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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 gr ounded by a qualified technician. T o guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appli[...]
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Protection fr om damage Do not use any type of aluminium products including pots, pans, and foil on the grill. Aluminium will cause overheating and may damage the grill grate. Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface. Even a light object could cause damage in certain circumstances. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Steam could p[...]
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Damage to the appliance In the event of any damage to the appliance, it must be turned off immediately and disconnected from the electricity supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging the unit or manually "tripping" the circuit br eaker . Contact the Miele T echnical Service Department. Do not use the appliance until it has been repai[...]
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Disposal of packing materials The cardboar d box and packing materials are envir onmentally friendly for disposal. Please recycle. Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials. Before discar ding an old appliance, rem[...]
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a Grate b Heating element (can be raised up) c Lava rocks d Lava rock container e Operating indicator lamp f Drain valve g Control knob h W ater trough i Power cord Guide to the electric barbecue 7[...]
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Cleaning and heating for the first time Before using for the first time clean the water trough and the grate with a solution of hot water and liquid dish soap. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth (see "Cleaning and Care"). Clean all other surfaces with a damp cloth only , and then wipe dr y . Metal components have a protective coating which [...]
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Before grilling The grill can be used with or without lava rocks. When cooking without lava rocks, rising steam will keep the food moist. When using lava rocks, cooking results will be similar to barbecuing. Preparing the grill: ^ Remove the grate, raise the heating element, and remove the lava r ock container . ^ Fill the trough with water: – up[...]
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T urning on and off The grill can be turned on or off by turning the control knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. The operating indicator lamp which is left of the control knob will illuminate when the appliance is switched on. It goes off after the appliance is switched off. Safety cut-out feature A safety cut-out switch prevents the heating[...]
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Grilling ^ Preheat the grill by setting it to "12" and allowing it to run for approximately 5 minutes. ^ Grill meat for a few minutes at the highest setting to sear the outside and seal in the juices. ^ After searing, set the control knob to "9" or "10" to finish cooking the meat. ^ T ur n the food frequently to preven[...]
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Overheating protection An overheating protection switch automatically turns off the appliance if the water level drops too low . ^ Add water to the trough. When the appliance has cooled down and the grill element turns itself back on you can continue grilling. After grilling ^ T ur n off the grill. ^ Clean the grill after each use while it is still[...]
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Under no circumstances use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility . Never use strong cleaners e.g. oven sprays, stain or rust removers. Scouring pads and abrasive cleaning agents should only be used on the heatin[...]
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W ater trough ^ Let the water cool to a safe temper - ature to pr event bur ns. ^ Place a container of a suitable size (a metal pot for example) under the drain valve. Slowly open the drain valve, f , by turning it counterclockwise, a . ^ Close the valve after all the water has drained by turning the valve clockwise, b , until the valve can turn no[...]
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All repairs should be performed by a trained technician in strict accordance with national and local codes. Any repairs or maintenance perfor med by unqualified personnel could be dangerous. What if... ... the cooktop does not heat up when turned on? Check whether: – the overheating protection has been activated. Add water to the trough. Refer to[...]
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In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele T echnical Service Department U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com l 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the T echnical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are shown on the data plate. Adhere data plate sticker her e A[...]
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M.-Nr . 05 689 800 / 01 Alteration rights reserved / 1904 This paper is made from cellulose bleached without the use of chlorine.[...]