Miele KM 5773 User manual

Operating and Installation
Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop with Induction
KM 5773
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read the Operating Manual
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 06 766 180
en-US

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooktop .........................................................10
Control panel .....................................................11
Burner display ....................................................12
Timer display .....................................................13
Burner data ......................................................13
Induction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How it works......................................................14
Noises ..........................................................15
Cookware........................................................16
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Heat the cooktop ..................................................17
Touch controls ....................................................17
Resetting the touch controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Touch controls ....................................................19
Turning on the cooktop .............................................19
Turning on a burner ................................................19
Settings .........................................................20
Auto-heat ........................................................21
Cooking without Auto-heat...........................................22
Booster function...................................................23
Turning off a burner ................................................25
Turning off the cooktop .............................................25
Residual heat indicator .............................................25
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the timer...................................................26
Automatic switch-off ...............................................27
Combi mode .....................................................28
Timer start value ..................................................28
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Child Safety Lock..................................................29
Stop and Go......................................................30
Safety cut-out feature...............................................31
Overheating protection .............................................32
Contents
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Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation dimensions .............................................45
Ventilation .......................................................46
Installing the cooktop...............................................47
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Contents
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READ THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE
COOKTOP
WARNING -
This appliance is intended for
residential cooking only. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage or injury
caused by improper use or for uses
other than those for which this
appliance is intended.
When using your appliance follow
basic safety precautions including
the following:
Installation
~Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician in accordance with
national and local safety regulations.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by
incorrect installation or connection.
~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
appliance from the main power supply.
~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
will not be held responsible for
damages caused by the lack, or
inadequacy, of an effective grounding
system.
~Only for frame/facet cooktops:
A small gap will be visible between
cooktop and countertop for the first
days after installation. The gap will
decrease as the cooktop is used. The
electrical safety of your appliance is
warrantied despite the small gap.
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Use
~Only use the cooktop for residential
cooking, and for the purposes
described in this manual.
Other uses are not permitted and can
be dangerous. The manufacturer will
not be held liable for damage caused
by unauthorized use or improper
operation of any kind.
~Persons who lack physical, sensory
or mental abilities, or experience with
the appliance should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a
responsible person.
~Individuals with a pacemaker or
similar medical device: Please note
that an electromagnetic field develops
when the cooktop is turned on.
Although unlikely that this will affect a
pacemaker or other medical device,
please consult the device manufacturer
or your doctor if you have concerns.
~Keep magnetized items, e.g. credit
cards, disks, etc. away from the
cooktop while in operation. Damage
may result.
~Do not use the appliance until it has
been properly installed in the
countertop.
~This appliance is equipped with an
overheating protection feature. See
"Overheating protection" for more
information.
~Be sure to use the proper type of
cookware. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
~If the cooktop is installed above a
pyrolytic oven it should not be used
during the pyrolytic process. The
overheating protection feature of the
cooktop might be activated.
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Injury prevention
~Children should not be left
unattended in an area where the
cooktop is in use. Never allow children
to sit or stand on any part of the
cooktop.
Caution: Do not store items of interest
to children in cabinets above the
cooktop. Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach these items could be
injured.
~Use the Child Safety Lock to prevent
children from turning on the burners or
changing the settings. See "Child
Safety lock" for more information.
~Keep all pots and pans out of
children's reach. Danger of burning or
scalding.
~Do not touch the cooktop or the
surrounding areas during or
immediately after use. The cooktop may
be hot even though it is dark in color.
Wait until the residual heat indicators
go out.
~Protect your hands with insulated
gloves or potholders when using the
appliance. 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 elements. Do not
use towels or other bulky items near the
appliance.
~Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
clothing when operating the cooktop,
they may present a fire hazard.
~Pot and pan handles should be
turned inward and not extend over the
countertop to reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spills.
~Never leave a cooktop unattended
at high settings or when cooking with oil
or fat. Overheated oil could ignite.
Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it
heats.
~Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother or use a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher on any fire or
flame.
~When frying food make sure that the
food is as dry as possible before
placing it in oil. Moisture can cause hot
oil to splatter and boil over. At high
settings, be cautious of splattering
grease or boiling over liquids which
may produce smoke.
~Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up into
the hood by the suction and the grease
filters may ignite.
~Do not heat unopened containers.
Built-up pressure may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
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~Before removing pots and pans be
sure to turn off the burners.
~To prevent burns and breathing
difficulty, allow the cooktop to cool
before cleaning. Some cleaners may
produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
~When wiping spills on a hot cooktop
with a wet sponge or cloth, be careful
to avoid steam burns.
~Do not let flammable materials,
i.e. cooking grease, accumulate on the
appliance.
~Never cover the cooktop with a
cloth. A fire may result.
~Do not place items other than pots
and pans on the cooktop.
~Flammable materials should not be
stored on or near the appliance.
~The cooktop is fitted with a cooling
fan. Drawers under the cooktop are not
recommended. If a drawer is fitted
directly underneath the cooktop, ensure
that there is sufficient space between
the drawer, its contents and the
underside of the appliance in order to
ensure sufficient ventilation for the
cooktop. Do not store small items or
paper in the drawer. They could get
sucked into the housing by the fan and
cause damage or impair cooling.
Ensure that no aerosols, combustible
liquids or other flammable materials are
kept in this drawer. If cutlery inserts are
to be placed in the drawer they must be
made of heat-resistant material.
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Damage protection
~Never place hot pots or pans on the
touch controls, this may damage the
electronics.
~Do not drop anything on the ceramic
surface of the cooktop. Even
lightweight objects may cause damage.
~Do not use pots or pans with
pronounced edges or ridges on the
ceramic cooktop. These could scratch
the cooktop permanently. See
"Cookware" for more information. Grains
of salt and sand can cause scratches.
Make sure that the bases of any pots
and pans are clean, free of any fat or
oils, and are dry.
~Do not allow solid or liquid sugar,
pieces of plastic or foil to fall on the
burners when they are hot. If these
residues are allowed to cool on the
ceramic surface pitting or even
cracking may occur.
~Any spills should be removed as
quickly as possible to prevent them
from burning on and becoming difficult
to remove.
~Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
this appliance. Steam could penetrate
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
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Appliance safety
~In the event of any damage to the
appliance, it must be turned off
immediately and disconnected from the
main power supply. Contact Miele’s
Technical Service Department.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired. Ensure power is not
supplied to the appliance until repair
work is completed.
~Do not cook on a damaged cooktop.
Any breakages or cracks in the ceramic
surface of the appliance are defects
and must be treated as such. If the
cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spills may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. 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. Do not open the outer
casing of the appliance under any
circumstances.
~While the appliance is under
warranty repairs should only be
performed by an authorized service
technician. Otherwise the warranty is
void.
Further safety notes
~Make certain that the power cords of
small appliances do not come in
contact with the cooktop. The insulation
of the cable could become damaged.
Danger of electric shock!
~Keep pets away from the cooktop at
all times and activate the Safety Lock. If
a pet gets on the cooktop a touch
control sensor could be activated
turning on a burner.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY
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Cooktop
abde Burners with single booster
cBurner with double booster
Guide to the cooktop
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Control panel
Touch controls
aBooster On/Off
bPower level
cBurner On/Off
dTimer On/Off, switch between
functions and select a burner
fChild Safety Lock
gCooktop On/Off
Indicators
eChild Safety Lock
hCooktop On
Guide to the cooktop
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Burner display
aBooster indicator
bDisplay:
-= Burner is ready for use
0= Burner is turned on
1to 12 = Power level
#= Residual heat
ß= Missing or unsuitable cookware (see "Induction")
I= Single booster function activated
II = Double booster function activated (rear middle burner only)
F= Fault (see "Safety cut-out feature")
A= Auto-heat with extended power level range
P0 etc. = Program (see "Programming")
S0 etc. = Status (see "Programming")
cIndicator for extended power level (see "Programming")
dLighting circle
The number of segments lit corresponds with the selected power setting
(exception: see "Auto-heat").
Guide to the cooktop
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Timer display
aIndicator for relevant burner, e.g. rear right burner
bTime display
Burner data
Burner minimum to
maximum diameter *
Rating in watts
208 V** 240 V**
y65/16"-9"
16 -23 cm
normal:
with booster:
2100
2900
2400
3350
w4"-65/16"
10-16cm
normal:
with booster:
1250
1650
1450
1900
b7" - 11"
18-28cm
normal:
with booster 1:
with booster 2:
2200
2700
3350
2500
3100
3850
x4"-65/16"
10-16cm
normal:
with booster:
1250
1650
1450
1900
z65/16"-9"
16-23cm
normal:
with booster:
2100
2900
2400
3350
All burners 10,000 11,600
* Pots with a bottom diameter in the stated range.
** The stated power may vary depending on the size and material of the
cookware.
Guide to the cooktop
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How it works
An induction coil is located under each
burner. When a burner is switched on,
this coil creates a magnetic field which
impacts directly on the base of the pan
and heats it up. The burner itself is
heated indirectly by the heat given off
by the pan.
Induction burners only work when a
magnetic based pan is placed on it
(see "Cookware").
Induction automatically recognizes the
size of the pan, i.e. heat is only
generated in the area covered by the
base of the pan.
The burner will not work:
– if it is switched on without a pan in
place, or if the pan is unsuitable
(non-magnetic base).
– if the diameter of the pan is too small.
– if the pan is taken off the burner
when it is switched on.
If this happens, ßwill flash in the
relevant burner display alternating with
0or the last selected power level
selected.
If a suitable pan is placed on the burner
within 3 minutes, the ßwill go out and
you can continue cooking as normal.
If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed
on the burner, the burner and the
cooktop will switch off automatically
after 3 minutes.
Be careful not to place cutlery or
other metal objects on the cooktop.
When the appliance is switched on,
or when there is residual heat
present, there is the risk of metal
objects heating up quickly.
Beware of burns.
Depending on the material, other
objects left on the cooktop could
also melt or catch fire. Switch the
burners off after use.
Induction
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Noises
When using an induction burner, the
following noises can occur in the pan,
depending on what it is made of and
how it is constructed.
–Higher power settings may cause a
buzz. This will decrease or cease
altogether when the power setting is
reduced.
–If the pan base is made of layers of
different materials (e.g. a
sandwiched base), a cracking sound
may be heard.
– Whistling might occur if linked
burners (see "Booster function") are
being used on the highest setting at
the same time, and the pans have
bases made of layers of different
materials.
– You may hear a clicking sound from
the electronic switches, especially on
lower settings.
The appliance has a cooling fan to help
extend the life of the electronics. When
the cooktop is being used at high levels
for a long period of time, this will come
on and you will hear a whirring sound.
The fan may continue to run after the
appliance has been switched off.
Induction
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Cookware
Suitable pans include:
–stainless steel pans with a magnetic
base
–enameled steel pans
–cast iron pans
Unsuitable pans:
–stainless steel pans without a
magnetic base
–aluminum and copper pans
–glass, ceramic or earthenware pots
and pans
To test whether a pot or pan is suitable
for use on an induction cooktop, hold a
magnet to the base of the pan. If the
magnet sticks, the pan is suitable.
Unless the pan manufacturer states
that you can do so, do not use pans
with very thin bases on this cooktop,
and never heat up empty pans. This
could damage the appliance and
cookware.
Pan size
To make optimum use of the burners,
choose cookware that fits between the
inner and outer marking of the burner. If
the base diameter of the pan is smaller
than the inner marking, the induction
heating will not work. The burner will
behave as if it had no pan on it.
Induction
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Clean the cooktop
^Before using for the first time, clean
the appliance with a damp cloth and
dry with a soft cloth.
Heat the cooktop
Metal components of the cooktop have
a protective coating which may give off
a slight odor the first time the appliance
is heated.
The smell will dissipate after a short
time and does not indicate a faulty
connection or appliance defect.
Before using for the first time
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Automatic reset
To ensure the cooktop functions
properly the touch controls will
automatically reset:
–when the cooktop is connected to
the power supply,
–if there is an interruption to the power
supply, and
–during use in response to changing
light conditions.
During the automatic reset of the touch
controls the Child Safety Lock indicator
lights and the cooktop cannot be
turned on.
If the automatic reset could not be
completed:
–anAwill light in the front left and right
burner displays,
–aFwill light in the rear left burner
display, and
– the right rear burner display and the
timer display will show numbers.
In this case the touch controls must be
manually reset.
Manual reset
^Make sure no direct light (sun or
artificial) beams on the cooktop. The
surrounding area of the cooktop
should not be completely shaded or
brightly lit.
^Make sure the cooktop and the touch
controls are not covered. Remove all
pots and pans, and clean the
cooktop if necessary.
^Trip the circuit breaker to the cooktop
or turn off the power main for 1
minute.
The touch controls will automatically
reset when the power is restored.
If the problem persists, contact Miele
Technical Service.
Resetting the touch controls
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Touch controls
The control panel is equipped with
electronic sensors. They respond to a
finger touch.
To operate the burners, simply touch
the corresponding sensor area(s). Each
time a command is registered, a signal
will be heard.
Be sure to touch only the desired
sensor area and keep the control
panel clean and clear. Otherwise,
the touch controls may not respond,
or unintentional commands may be
given, even causing the cooktop to
switch off automatically (see the
section on "Safety cut-out feature").
NEVER place hot cookware on the
sensor areas. The electronics can
be damaged.
Turning on the cooktop
^Put a pot or pan on the desired
burner.
^Touch the ON/OFF "s" cooktop
touch control.
You will see a dash -in each of the
burner displays, and 00 in the timer
display. If a setting is not chosen within
a few seconds the cooktop will turn off
as a safety measure.
Turning on a burner
^Touch the sOn/Off touch control for
the desired burner.
The respective burner display shows 0.
^Select a power level between 1and
12 by pressing the -or +sensor.
When turning on the cooktop you can
decide whether you want to cook with
auto heat or not. See "Auto-heat" for
more information.
Turn on with + to:
cook without auto-heat.
Turn on with – to:
cook with auto-heat.
Use
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Settings
Use for
Power level *
standard factory
settings
(12 power levels)
extended**
settings
(23 power levels)
Melting butter, chocolate, etc.
Dissolving gelatine
1-2 1-2.
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and/or butter
Warming small quantities of food/liquid
Cooking rice
Thaw frozen vegetables (blocks)
3 3-3.
Warm liquid or half-set foods
Thickening creams and sauces, e.g. Hollandaise sauce
Cook pudding
4-5 4-5
Defrosting frozen food
Steam vegetables, fish, etc.
Steam grains
6 5.-6.
Parboil larger quantities, for example for stews
Cook pasta
7-8 7-8
Gently sauté fish, cutlets, sausages, fried eggs (without
smoking the oil/fat)
9-10 8.-10.
Frying pancakes, crepes, etc. 11 11 - 11.
Boil large quantities of water 12 12
* These settings are intended as guidelines only. With deep pans, larger quantities of food or when
cooking without a lid, a higher setting is required. For smaller quantities, select a lower setting.
** If you wish to fine-tune a setting, you can extend the power level range (see "Programming"). The
intermediate setting will be represented by an indicator next to the number.
Use
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