Miele KM 5840 User manual

Installation Instructions
KM5840, KM5860, KM5880
en-CA
Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by
a Miele authorized service technician in accordance with national
and local safety regulations and the provided installation instructions.

WARNING- When using your
appliance follow basic
precautions, including the
following:
Read all instructions before
installation or use to prevent
injury and appliance damage.
This appliance conforms to all
uniform safety codes and
regulations.
Keep these operating instructions
in a safe place and pass them on
to any future user.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for a
future user.
Correct usage
~Only use the cooktop for residential
cooking, and for the purposes
described in this manual.
Other uses are not permitted and can
be dangerous.
~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.
Children
~Use the safety lock to ensure that
unsupervised children cannot turn on
the cooktop or change the settings.
~Children should not be left
unattended in an area where the
appliance is in use. Never allow
children to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance.
Caution: Do not store items of interest
to children in cabinets above the
appliance. Children climbing on the
appliance to reach these items could
be injured.
~The appliance is hot during use and
remains so for some time after being
switched off. Keep children away from
the appliance.
~Keep all pots and pans out of the
reach of children. Danger of burning or
scalding.
~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.
~Ensure that any packing material is
disposed of safely and kept out of the
reach of children. Danger of
suffocation!
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Technical safety
~Installation, repair and maintenance
work should be performed by a Miele
authorized service technician. Work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous and may void the warranty.
~Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
~Before installing the cooktop, check
for externally visible damage. Do not
operate a damaged appliance.
~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.
~Before installation, make sure that
the voltage and frequency listed on the
rating label correspond with the
household electrical supply. To prevent
injury and appliance damage, these
data must match. Consult a qualified
electrician if in doubt.
~Do not use an extension cord to
connect this appliance to the electrical
supply. Extension cords do not ensure
the required safety of the appliance.
~Install the appliance so that the
power cord does not come into contact
with any portion of the cooktop which
may become hot during use.
~Do not use the appliance until it has
been properly installed in the
countertop.
~Before servicing, disconnect the
appliance from the main power supply.
~Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or if the
appliance has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Miele’s Technical
Service Department.
~Under no circumstances open the
outer casing of the appliance.
~While the appliance is under
warranty repairs should only be
performed by an authorized service
technician. Otherwise the warranty is
void.
~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.
~Defective components should be
replaced by Miele original spare parts
only. Only with these parts can the
manufacturer guarantee the safety of
the appliance.
~Do not cook on a broken 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.
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Safety
~DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING
AREA OR THE VICINITY AROUND THE
COOKING AREA - During operation,
the cooking area and its surroundings
will get hot and can cause burns. When
the cooktop is shut off, the surface may
remain hot enough to cause harm, even
though the glow is not visible through
the dark glass. During and after use, do
not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the
cooking area or the vicinity around the
cooking area until they have had
sufficient time to cool. As long as the
surface temperature is high enough to
cause a burn, the Residual Heat
Indicator will remain lit. Once sufficient
time has passed the indicator will go
out and the surface is safe to touch.
~Protect your hands with oven mitts
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.
~Do not heat unopened containers.
Built-up pressure may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
~Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up into
the hood by the suction and the grease
filters may ignite.
~Never use the appliance to heat a
room. Due to the high temperatures
radiated, objects left near the appliance
could catch fire.
~Do not store items on the appliance
when not in use. Items could melt or
catch fire from residual heat or if the
appliance is turned on inadvertently.
Always switch the cooking zone(s) off
after use.
~Never cover the burner with a cloth
or protective oven foil. If inadvertently
turned on or if there is residual heat, a
fire could result.
~Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the
appliance, they may present a fire
hazard.
~Never leave an appliance
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 store aerosols, combustibles
or any other easily flammable materials
underneath or adjacent to the
appliance.
~Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother or use a dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher on any fire or
flame.
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~Make certain that the power cords of
small appliances do not come in
contact with the appliance. The
insulation of the cable could become
damaged. Danger of electric shock!
~The control panel and/or the areas
around the cooktop (the cooktop
frames or surrounding (in the case of
facet cooktops) may become hot due to
the following factors: operating time,
high output settings, large cook ware,
and number of burners in operation.
~Be careful not to drop anything on
the ceramic surface of the cooktop.
Even lightweight objects may cause
damage.
~Use the proper pan size. Select
cookware with flat bottoms large
enough to cover the heating element.
Using undersized cookware will expose
a portion of the heating element and
may result in ignition of clothing or
handles becoming hot. The proper size
pot or pan will also improve efficiency.
~Do not use pots or pans with
pronounced edges or ridges on the
ceramic cooktop. These could scratch
the cooktop permanently. See
"Selecting 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.
~To prevent damage to the cooktop
do not use pots and pans with thin
bases on the cooktop. Never heat an
empty pan unless the pan manufacturer
states that you can do so.
~Before using glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other glazed
cookware verify that they can be used
on a cooking surface.
~Do not use plastic or aluminum foil
cookware. It melts at high
temperatures. Fire hazard.
~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.
~Keep the cooktop clean. Grains of
salt and sand can cause scratches.
~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.
~Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
this appliance. Steam could penetrate
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~Do not allow either 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.
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~Any spills should be removed as
quickly as possible to prevent them
from burning on and becoming difficult
to remove.
~Aluminum cookware or cookware
with aluminum base can cause shiny
metallic spots. These spots can be
removed with ceramic glass or
stainless steel cleaner (see "Cleaning
and Care").
~Never heat up an empty pot, unless
the manufacturer explicitly allows this
can be done! Failure to comply can
result in a damaged cooktop.
~NEVER set down hot pots or pans in
the area of the control panel. This can
damage the underlying electronics.
~If the cooktop built in behind a
cabinet door, it should only be
operated with the door open.
Close the door only when the appliance
is shut off and the Residual Heat
indicators have gone out.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND REVIEW THEM
PERIODICALLY
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Note to the installer:
Please leave this instruction book
with the consumer for the local
electrical inspector’s use.
The minimum distances given in
these Installation Instructions must
be observed in order to ensure safe
operation. Failure to do so increases
the risk of fire.
The cabinetry and venting hood
should be installed first to prevent
damage to the cooktop.
~The countertop must be bonded
with heat resistant (212°F/100°C)
adhesive to prevent distortion or
dissolving.
Any back splashes should also be
heat-resistant.
~The cooktop must not be installed
over a dishwasher, washer, dryer,
refrigerator or freezer. Heat radiated by
the cooktop may damage them.
~To eliminate the risk of burns or fire
by reaching over heated surfaces
cabinet storage space above the
appliance should be avoided. If cabinet
storage is necessary, the risk can be
reduced by installing a venting hood to
project horizontally a minimum of 5"
(127 mm) beyond the bottom of the
cabinets.
~This appliance has not been
designed for maritime (e.g. ships) use
or for use in mobile installations such as
recreational vehicles or aircraft.
However, under certain conditions it
may be possible for installation in these
applications. Please contact the Miele
Technical Service Department with
specific requirements.
~You must ensure the power cable
for the appliance will not come into
contact with the floor panel after
installation, nor be subject to any
mechanical strain.
~The cooktop must not be
permanently sealed into the countertop
when installed. The sealing strip under
the edge of the cooktop provides a
sufficient seal for the countertop. See
"Sealing".
~The safety distances specified in
these instructions must be followed
carefully.
Keep this instruction book in a safe
place for reference and pass it on to
any future user.
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Safety distance from divider
Installation of a divider under the
cooktop is not required.
If a divider is fitted under the cooktop,
the distance between the upper edge
of the work surface and the upper edge
of the divider must be at least4½"
(110 mm).
A gap of at least 1 3/8"" (35 mm) must
be provided between the rear edge of
the divider and the rear wall of the
cabinet so that the power cord can be
passed through.
Safety distances above the
appliance
The minimum safety distance given by
the hood manufacturer must be
maintained between the cooktop and
the hood above it. See the installation
instructions of the hood for these safety
measurements.
If the hood manufacturer's instructions
are not available or if flammable objects
are installed over the cooktop
(e.g. cabinets, utensil rail, etc.), a
minimum safety distance of 30"
(760 mm) must be maintained.
If there is more than one appliance
beneath a hood (e.g. wok burner
and electric cooktop), and they have
different minimum safety distances,
always observe the greater
distance.
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Safety distances to the sides
of the appliance
The appliance should only be installed
as shown in the illustrations, while
maintaining the required safety
distances shown. Do not install the
appliance between two tall cabinets,
this is a fire hazard.
a1 5/8" (40 mm) minimum distance
from the countertop cut-out to the
rear edge of countertop or wall.
bMinimum distance from the right of
the countertop cut-out to the closest
adjacent piece of furniture (for
instance, a high cabinet) or a room
wall.
KM 5840 = 2" (50 mm)
KM 5860 / KM 5880 = 4" (100 mm)
c2" (50 mm) minimum distance from
the left of the countertop cut-out to
the closest adjacent piece of
furniture (for instance, a high
cabinet) or a room wall.
not allowed
recommended
not recommended
not recommended
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Safety distance from the wall covering
If a wall covering is installed, a minimum safety distance must be maintained
between the countertop cut-out and the covering, since high temperatures can
damage these materials.
If the covering is made of a combustible material (such as wood), the distance
between the countertop cut-out and the wall covering must be a minimum of
2" (50 mm).
For coverings made of non-combustible materials (such as metal, marble, granite
or ceramic tiles) the minimum safety distance ebetween the countertop cut-out
and the wall covering must be 2" (50 mm) minus the thickness of the covering.
For example: thickness of wall covering 9/16" (15 mm)
2" (50 mm) - 9/16" (15 mm) = minimum safety distance 1 3/8" (35 mm).
Cooktops flush with the countertop Frame/Facet cooktops
aWall frame
bWall covering
x= thickness of the wall covering
cCountertop
dCountertop cut-out
eMinimum safety distance
with flammable materials 2" (50 mm)
with non-flammable materials 2" (50 mm) minus x
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