Miele KM 400 User manual

Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 400
KM 412
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read the Operating Manual
before installation or use.
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M.-Nr. 05 060 850

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before usi g for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disposal of an appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning and heating for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Usi g the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning on and off, residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Description of the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on the outer zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecti g cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The cooking surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooktop care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Freque tly asked questio s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Co te ts
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I stallatio a d co ectio
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, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an
effective grounding system. It is
imperative that this basic safety
requirement be met. If there is any
doubt, have the electrical system of the
house checked by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damages caused
by the lack, or inadequacy of, an
effective grounding system.
Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this
appliance.
Before servicing, disconnect the
power supply by either removing
the fuse, unplugging the unit or
manually "tripping" the circuit breaker.
Correct usage
Do not operate the appliance until
properly installed in the countertop.
This appliance is intended for
residential use only.
Use the appliance only for its
intended purpose. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by
improper use of the cooktop.
Never use the appliance to warm
or heat the room.
This appliance must not be set up
or operated outdoors.
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Protectio from damage
Do not drop anything on the
ceramic surface of the cooktop.
Although the ceramic glass is shock
and scratch resistant, it is not shock or
scratch proof.
Do not use pots or pans with bases
with pronounced edges or ridges
on the ceramic cooktop. These could
permanently scratch or scour the
cooktop. See "Selecting cookware" for
more information. Grains of salt and
sand can also scratch the surface.
Make sure that the bases of any pots
and pans are clean, free of any fat or
oils and are dry.
Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, pieces of plastic or
aluminium foil to get on the cooking
zones when they are hot. If these
residues are allowed to cool on the
ceramic surface, pitting or cracking
could occur. Should sugar, plastic or
aluminium fall on to the cooktop, first
turn the appliance off, then immediately
scrape off the remains with a shielded
blade scraper while the surface is still
hot. Take care not to burn yourself on
the hot surface. Clean the cooktop
once it has cooled.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
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Protectio from bur s
Do not allow children to operate or
play with or near the cooktop.
Use only dry, heat-resistant
potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let the
potholder touch the hot heating
element. Do not use towels or other
bulky items near the appliance.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the
cooktop, they may present a fire
hazard.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Built-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
Do not store items on the
appliance when not in use.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Do not leave the cooktop
unattended while in use.
Overheated food can ignite.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up
into the hood by the suction or the
grease filters may ignite.
If there is a drawer directly
underneath the appliance without
any wooden base in between, ensure
that no aerosols, combustible liquids or
other easily flammable materials are
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer, these must be
made of heat-resistant material.
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Damage to the applia ce
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 breaker.
Contact the Miele Technical Service
Department.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Ensure power is not supplied to the
appliance while repair work is being
carried out.
Any breakages or cracks in the
ceramic surface of the appliance
are defects and must be treated as
such. Do not use the appliance until it
has been repaired.
Repairs should only be performed
by qualified technicians to ensure
safety. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Under no circumstances
should the outer casing of the
appliance be opened.
While the appliance is under
warranty, repairs should only be
performed by a Miele authorized
service technician. Otherwise, the
warranty is void.
When using a portable appliance,
make sure that its power cord does
not come into contact with the cooktop.
Before discarding an old
appliance, remove the power cord
and any doors to prevent hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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KM 400
aVariable burner: 4 3/4" or 7 5/16" (12 or 18.5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W
bMain burner: 5 11/16" (14.5 cm) - 1100 W
cControl knob for main burner and operating indicator
dControl knob for the variable burner and operating indicator
eResidual heat indicators
fPower supply cord
Guide to the cooktop
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KM 412
aVariable burner: 6 11/16" or 10 7/16" (17 cm or 26.5 cm) - 1400 W / 2200 W)
bControl knob
cResidual heat indicator
dPower supply cord
Guide to the cooktop
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d
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Ge eral otes
A copy of the data plate for your
appliance is included with this manual.
It should be placed in the space
provided at the back of this book.
The address of the nearest Miele
Technical Service Department can be
found on the back cover. If it becomes
necessary to contact the Technical
Service Department, please have the
model and serial number of the
appliance available. Both are listed on
the data plate.
Keep these instructions in a safe place
for reference, and pass them on to any
future user.
Before usi g for the first time
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