Miele KM 320 User manual
Converting Instructions
Instructions pour la
conversion
KM 320
KM 342/344
KM 360
KM 404/406
Ul
M.-Nr. 05 684 410
®®
The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural or LP
gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
,WARNING
The conversion kit m st be
installed by a q alified technician
in accordance with the
man fact rer’s instr ctions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instr ctions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
prod ction of carbon monoxide
may res lt ca sing property
damage, personal inj ry or loss of
life. The q alified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete ntil the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instr ctions.
To convert the reg lator
^Unscrew the hexagonal nut (brass
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
^Make sure that the spring stays in
place.
^Take the plastic insert out and flip it
over.
The plastic insert is marked on either
end, NAT for natural gas and LP for
propane.
^Set the plastic insert back into the
nut.
^Screw the hexagonal nut back on the
regulator.
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To convert the b rners
Turn off the main gas supply (if the
appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
Code Needle
valve size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
150
165
1.50
1.65
60
65
0,60
0.65
Propane (LP)
Normal
burner
Fast
burner
72
92
0.72
0.92
29
40
0.29
0.40
Changing the needle valves
^Insert a screwdriver through the
holes in the bottom of the cooktop,
a, and loosen the needle valves.
Remove them with a pair of pliers.
^Install and tighten the new needle
valves.
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Changing the Jets
^Remove the grates, the burner cap,
a, and the burner head, b.
^Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket
wrench, unscrew and remove the jet,
c.
^Install the new jet and reassemble
the above parts in the reverse order.
^Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
After conversion
^After converting the cooktop affix the
label supplied with the conversion kit
next to the data plate underneath the
appliance.
^Check that there are no leaks, e.g.
with soapy water.
^Check that the burner is correctly
assembled.
^Turn on the gas supply.
^Light each of the burners in turn.
When set at "low" or when the control
knob is quickly turned from "high to
"low" the flame should not go out.
When set at "high" the gas flame must
burn with the center clearly visible.
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The cooktop should have been ordered
for connection to either natural or LP
gas.
The included regulator corresponds
with the gas type of the cooktop. Verify
before installing. See, "To convert the
regulator".
If the appliance is to be connected to a
type of gas other than it was originally
configured for, both the regulator and
burners must be converted.
WARNING
The conversion kit m st be
installed by a q alified technician
in accordance with the
man fact rer’s instr ctions and
all applicable local and national
codes. If the information in these
instr ctions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or
prod ction of carbon monoxide
may res lt ca sing property
damage, personal inj ry or loss of
life. The q alified technician is
responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and
complete ntil the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as
specified in these instr ctions.
To convert the reg lator:
^Unscrew the hexagonal nut (brass
cap) located on the top of the
regulator.
^Make sure that the spring stays in
place.
^Take the plastic insert out and flip it
over.
The plastic insert is marked on either
end, NAT for natural gas and LP for
propane.
^Insert the plastic insert back into the
nut.
^Screw the hexagonal nut back on the
regulator.
Converting KM 342 / 344
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To convert the b rners
Turn off the main gas supply (if the
appliance has already been
installed) and disconnect the
appliance from the main electrical
power supply before proceeding.
The following jets and needle valves
should be installed into their respective
burners. Follow codes accordingly.
Conversion table KM 342
Code Jet size
(Ø mm)
Code Needle
valve
size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Normal
burner
140 1.40 62 0.62
Fast burner 167 1.67 78 0.78
Wok burner
inner
outer
34
190
No. 34
1.90
40
88
0.40
0.88
Propane (LP)
Normal
burner
90 0.90 41 0.41
Fast burner 103 1.03 45 0.45
Wok burner
inner
outer
7
109
No. 7
1.09
25
54
0.25
0.54
Conversion table KM 344
Code Jet
size
(Ø
mm)
Code Needle
valve
size
(Ø mm)
Nat ral gas
Normal
burner
140 1.40 62 0.62
Fast burner 167 1.67 78 0.78
Wok burner
left
inner
outer
34
190
No. 34
1.90
40
88
0.40
0.88
Wok burner
right
inner
outer
34
195
No. 34
1.95
40
88
0.40
0.88
Propane (LP)
Normal
burner
90 0.90 41 0.41
Fast burner 103 1.03 45 0.45
Wok burner
left
inner
outer
7
109
No. 7
1.09
25
54
0.25
0.54
Wok burner
right
inner
outer
7
112
No. 7
1.12
25
54
0.25
0.54
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To change the jets and needle valves
the appliance has to be opened by
removing the burners.
Normal/Fast b rner
^Remove the grates and the burner
cap, b.
^Loosen the screws, f, and take off
the burner base, g.
Wok b rner
^Remove the grates, the small burner
cap, b, the large burner cap, c, the
burner ring, d, and the burner base,
e.
^Loosen the screws, f.
^When all burners have been taken
off, pull all control knobs off of the
cooktop.
Now the cooktop surface can be taken
off.
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b
f
g
Changing the needle valves
Normal/Fast b rner
^Remove the ignition switch, a.
^Loosen the needle valve, b, with a
screwdriver and remove with a pair of
pliers.
^Install the new needle valve
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
Wok b rner
^Remove the ignition switch, a.
^Loosen the small, b, and large, c,
needle valves with a screwdriver and
remove them with a pair of pliers.
^Install the new needle valves
according to the conversion table
and tighten.
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a
b
Changing the jets
Normal/Fast b rner
^Using a 7 mm nut driver or socket
wrench, unscrew and remove the jet.
^Install the new jet according to the
conversion table.
^Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
Wok b rner
^Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the
jet. While doing this, use a 13 mm
wrench to hold the gas tube to
prevent it from twisting.
^Install the new jet using the same
procedure.
^Save the jets and needle valves
removed from the appliance for future
use.
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