Miele KM 5954 User manual

Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic Cooktop with induction
KM 5947 / KM 5954
To prevent accidents and
appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 367 870
en-CA

Important safety instructions ........................................4
Description of the appliance........................................10
KM 5947.........................................................10
KM 5954.........................................................11
Cooking zone controls and display ....................................12
Timer controls and display ..........................................13
Cooking zone data.................................................14
Before the first use ...............................................15
First cleaning .....................................................15
Breaking in the appliance ...........................................15
Induction........................................................16
How induction works ...............................................16
Noise ...........................................................17
Cookware........................................................18
Operation .......................................................19
Sensor switches...................................................19
Switching on .....................................................19
Setting ranges ....................................................20
Auto-heat ........................................................21
Booster function...................................................22
Hold ............................................................24
Switching off and Residual heat indicator ...............................25
Timer ...........................................................26
Minute minder ....................................................26
Switching off a cooking zone automatically..............................27
Using timer functions at the same time .................................28
Safety features ...................................................29
Safety lock / System lock ............................................29
Stop and Go......................................................30
Safety switch-off...................................................31
Overheat protection ................................................32
Contents
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Cleaning and care ................................................33
Programming ....................................................35
Troubleshooting .................................................38
Technical Service.................................................40
Optional accessories..............................................41
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION .................43
Cooktops with frame or bevelled edges ..............................48
Installation .......................................................50
Sealing advice ....................................................51
Electrical connection..............................................52
Help protect our environment.......................................53
Contents
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This cooktop complies with all
applicable safety laws and
regulations. However, improper use
can result in personal injury and
material damage.
Before using the cooktop for the first
time, carefully read the Instructions
for installation and operation.
These operating instructions contain
important information on the safety,
installation, operation, and care of
your appliance. Reading the
instructions will help reduce the risk
of personal injury or damage to the
appliance.
Keep them in a safe place and pass
them on to any future user.
Proper use
~Only use the cooktop for household
use, and for the purposes described in
this manual.
Other uses are not allowed and can be
possibly dangerous. The manufacturer
will not be held liable for damage
caused by unauthorized use or
improper operation of any kind.
~Individuals who are incapable of
using the cooktop safely, because of
physical, sensory or mental
limitations,or a lack of experience or
knowledge, should not use this
appliance without supervision or
instruction by a responsible person.
Important safety instructions
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Children around the appliance
~Use the system lock to prevent
children from inadvertently switching on
the cooktop or changing the settings.
~Always supervise any children in the
vicinity of the cooktop. Never allow
children to play with the appliance.
~Children should use the cooktop
only if they have received sufficient
instruction to operate it safely. They
must be able to recognize the potential
hazards of improper use.
~The cooktop is hot during use and
remains so for some time after being
switched off. Keep children away from
the appliance until it has cooled down
enough that there is no longer any
danger of burns.
~Keep the spaces above and behind
the appliance clear of any items that
could draw the interest of a child.
Otherwise, a child might be tempted to
climb on it. Danger of burns!
~Make sure that children will not be
able to grab and topple any cookware
on the cooktop. ALWAYS turn pot/pan
handles inward so that they do not
extend out from the cooktop, where
they could be grabbed - this helps
reduce the danger of burns and
scalding! A special childproofing
screen is available through your dealer,
to help reduce these risks.
~Packing materials (e.g., foil,
styrofoam) can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging materials out of the reach of
children and dispose of them as
promptly as possible.
Important safety instructions
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Technical safety
~Before installing the cooktop, check
for externally visible damage. NEVER
operate a damaged appliance. A
damaged appliance can endanger your
safety.
~The electrical safety of this cooktop
can only be guaranteed if proper
grounding has been installed in
compliance with applicable safety
regulations. It is imperative that this
basic safety requirement be met.
In case of doubt, have the power
supply checked by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer will not be
held liable for damages resulting from a
missing, broken or inadequate
grounding system (for example, electric
shock).
~Before connecting the cooktop, you
must make sure that the electrical
rating (voltage and frequency,
indicated on the data plate)
corresponds to the household electrical
supply.
These ratings must match, in order to
avoid damaging the appliance. If in
doubt, please contact a qualified
electrician.
~To ensure safe operation, use the
appliance only after it has been
installed in place.
~Do not under any circumstances
open the cooktop housing.
Any contact with connections carrying
voltage, or changes to the electrical or
mechanical set-up, will endanger you
and may impair the functioning of the
appliance.
~Only professionals who are duly
authorized by the manufacturer should
perform installation work, maintenance,
and repairs on this appliance.
Work performed by unqualified persons
carries the risk of serious harm to the
user. The manufacturer will not be held
liable for such harm.
~Whenever performing installation or
maintenance work or repairs, the
appliance must be disconnected from
the power supply. The appliance is
considered to be electrically
disconnected when one of the following
conditions is met:
– The fuses or circuit breakers are
tripped.
–The screw-in type fuses are fully
unscrewed.
–The power cable is disconnected
from the electrical system.
Important safety instructions
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~Repair of the cooktop during the
warranty period should be performed
only by a service who is authorized by
the manufacturer; otherwise, should
damage result, it will not be covered by
the warranty.
~Defective components should be
replaced by genuine Miele replacement
parts only. Only these parts are
guaranteed by the manufacturer to
comply with safety requirements.
~If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced with a special power
cord, which is available from the
manufacturer or from Customer Ser-
vice.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
power supply by an extension cord or
power strip, as they do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance
(danger of overheating, for example).
~If you discover that the cooktop is
defective or its ceramic glass is
chipped, cracked or broken in any way,
do not use it or immediately switch it off
and do not continue to operate it.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. If you fail to follow these
steps, there is the danger of electric
shock!
Proper use
~For users who wear a pacemaker:
It is important to note that the appliance
is surrounded by an electromagnetic
field. It is unlikely that the pacemaker
will be affected.
However, it is wise to consult with your
cardiologist or the manufacturer of the
pacemaker if there is any doubt.
~Magnetized objects, such as credit
cards, diskettes, and calculators should
be kept away from the appliance when
it is on. Otherwise, they may be
affected.
~The cooktop is hot during use and
remains so for some time after being
switched off. The risk of burns remains
until the residual heat indicators have
switched off.
~Never leave the cooktop
unsupervised while in operation!
Cookware that boils dry and overheats
can cause damage to the glass
ceramic, and the manufacturer will not
be held liable for such damage.
Overheated fat or oil can ignite and
start a fire.
~If hot fat or oil catches fire, NEVER
use water to douse the flames. Use a
lid, or wet dishtowel, for example, to put
out the fire.
Important safety instructions
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~Protect your hands when working
with a hot appliance - wear oven mitts,
and use potholders, etc. Make sure the
material is not wet or damp. This would
increase the transfer of heat to your
skin, and could cause burns.
~Never flambé food under an exhaust
hood. The flames can set fire to the
exhaust hood.
~Do not use the appliance as a
storage surface.
Do NOT use the appliance as a resting
place for cutlery or other items made of
metal
If the cooktop is on or accidentally
switched on or there is residual heat,
metallic objects can heat up and cause
burns.
Other items may melt or catch fire.
Damp lids can become attached to the
cooktop by suction.
Always switch the cooking zone(s) off
after use.
~NEVER cover the grill with a cloth or
foil stovetop protector. It could be hot
enough to set objects on fire.
~Do not use plastic or aluminum foil
or cookware. It can melt at high
temperatures. There is also the danger
of fire.
~NEVER use the appliance to heat up
closed containers, e.g., canned foods.
The increased pressure can cause the
containers/cans to explode, and this
carries the danger of injury and burns.
~Choose pots and pans with a
smooth bottom only. Rough cookware
can scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
~Never heat dishware when it is
empty, unless expressly permitted by
the manufacturer. Because induction
heating works so quickly, the
temperature of the cookware bottom
can quickly reach the ignition point of
oils and fats.
~Keep the cooktop clean. Salt, sugar,
and grains of sand or dirt (for example,
from fresh vegetables) can cause
scratches.
~Never place hot cookware near the
control panel. The electronic unit
underneath might be damaged.
~Be careful that no objects or
cookware fall onto the glass ceramic
surface. Even a light object, such as a
salt shaker, can cause cracks and
chips in the glass ceramic.
Important safety instructions
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~If sugar, sugary foods, plastic, or
aluminum foil fall onto a hot cooking
zone, switch the appliance off. Immedi-
ately, while the zone is still hot, use a
glass scraper to thoroughly eliminate
the spill from the cooking zone. Failure
to do so can lead to damage to the
glass ceramic as it cools down.
Exercise caution - danger of burns.
Once the cooking zone has cooled off,
clean it thoroughly.
~If a gadget is plugged into a socket
near the appliance, check to be sure
that the power cord does not come into
contact with the hot appliance. This
could damage the insulation on the
cord. Danger of electric shock!
~The appliance is equipped with a
cooling fan. If there is a drawer below
the cabinetry, you will need to ensure
there is enough space to allow for
ventilation. Do not use the drawer to
store sharp or small objects, or paper.
They could pass through (or be sucked
into) the ventilation slit in the housing
and damage the fan blades or
otherwise interfere with cooling.
~If there is a drawer below the
appliance, do NOT store any spray
cans, flammable liquids, or flammable
materials in the drawer. Cutlery trays
must be made of heat-resistant
material.
~Note that metal objects stored in a
drawer under the cooktop can become
hot when the appliance is in heavy use.
~Always cook food thoroughly.
Temperatures must be high enough,
and the cooking times long enough, to
kill any germs in the food.
~If the cooktop is installed above a
self-cleaning oven or stovetop, do not
use it during self-cleaning, as this could
trigger the overheat protection on the
cooktop (refer to the corresponding
section of the manual).
The manufacturer will not be held
liable for damage caused by failure
to comply with the safety information
and warnings.
Important safety instructions
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KM 5947
aCooking zone with Twin Booster
bc Cooking zones with Single Booster
dCooking zone controls and display (refer to the corresponding section in the
manual)
eTimer controls and display (refer to the corresponding section in the manual)
fIndicator light for lock
gTouchpad for lock
hTouchpad to turn cooktop ON/OFF
Description of the appliance
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KM 5954
aCooking zone with Twin Booster
bcd Cooking zones with Single Booster
eCooking zone controls and display (refer to the corresponding section in the
manual)
fTimer controls and display (refer to the corresponding section in the manual)
gIndicator light for lock
hTouchpad for lock
iTouchpad to turn cooktop ON/OFF
Description of the appliance
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Cooking zone controls and display
(Example)
aDisplay:
0= Availability of cooking zone
^= Holding levels
1to 9= Power level
I= Booster I
II = Booster II
#= Residual heat
ß= Missing or unsuitable cookware (see section "Induction")
F= Fault (refer to the section on "Safety cut-out")
A= Automatic parboil when the power-setting range has been
extended
P0 etc. = Program (refer to the section on "Programming")
S0 usw. = Status (see "Programming")
bIndicator light for automatic parboil or extending the power setting range (see
"Programming"), for example for the front left cooking zone
cIndicator light for booster
dTouchpad for booster
eTouchpad for setting the power level
Description of the appliance
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Timer controls and display
aTouchpad for switching on, changing between functions, and selecting a
cooking zone for automatic switch-off.
bTouchpad for setting the time
cTime display
dIndicator light for automatic switch-off, e.g., right rear cooking zone
eIndicator light for minute minder
fIndicator light for half hours, for minute minder times of more than 99 minutes
Description of the appliance
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Cooking zone data
Cooking zone KM 5947
minimum to maximum
Cin cm*
Rating in Watts at 230 V**
f18 - 28 normal:
with Booster I:
with Booster II:
2400
3000
3700
x14 - 20 normal:
with Booster:
1850
2900
z10 - 16 normal:
with Booster:
1400
1800
Total: 7400
Cooking
zone
KM 5954
minimum to maximum
Cin cm*
Rating in Watts at 230 V**
y18 - 28 normal:
with Booster I:
with Booster II:
2400
3000
3700
w10 - 16 normal:
with Booster:
1400
1800
x14 - 20 normal:
with Booster:
1850
2900
z14 - 20 normal:
with Booster:
1850
2900
Total: 7400
* Pans of any diameter within the indicated range may be used.
** The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans
used.
Description of the appliance
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Read the section on the "Data plate"
and attach the plate, which is included
with the appliance documents, in the
location specified in "Technical Ser-
vice".
First cleaning
Remove any protective foil and stickers.
Before the first use, wipe down the
appliance with a damp cloth and dry it.
Do NOT use dish liquid to clean the
glass ceramic cooktop, because this
can cause permanent blue
discolorations.
Breaking in the appliance
For facetted cooktops (with bevelled
glass edging):
In the first few days after installation,
a small gap may be visible between
the cooktop and the countertop. This
will diminish over time. Despite the
small gap, the electrical safety of the
appliance remains intact.
The first time the appliance is used,
there may be an odour and some
vapour released. The odour will
diminish over time and eventually
disappear.
The odour and any vapors given off do
not indicate a faulty connection or
defective appliance, and are not
hazardous to your health.
Before the first use
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How induction works
Under each induction cooking zone,
there is an induction coil. When the
cooking zone is switched on, the coil
generates a magnetic field that acts
directly on the bottom of the pot/pan to
heat it up. The cooking zone heats up
indirectly, only from the heat given off
by the pot/pan.
Cooking zones with induction only work
with cookware that has a magnetizable
bottom (see "Cookware").
The induction process automatically
takes into account the size of the
cookware being used. In other words, it
only works in the area that is covered
by the cookware bottom.
The cooking zone will not work
– if there is no cookware, or unsuitable
cookware (items without a
magnetizable bottom) being used
– if the bottom diameter of the
cookware being used is too small
–if the cookware is removed from a
cooking zone that is on.
In such cases, the symbol ßwill flash
alternatingly in the matching cooking
zone display with 0or the selected
power setting.
If suitable cookware is placed on the
induction zone within 3 minutes, the
ßgoes out, and you can continue as
usual.
If no cookware or unsuitable cookware
is used, the cooking zone will
automatically switch off after 3 minutes.
Do NOT use the appliance as a
resting place for cutlery or other
items made of metal. If the
appliance is on, or accidentally
switched on or there is residual heat,
there is the danger that these items
will heat up (danger of burns!).
Always switch off the cooking zones
after use.
Induction
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Noise
When you use an induction cooking
zone, the following noises may occur,
depending on the the type and shape
of the cookware bottom:
–The zone may hum at the higher
power settings. The humming will
become quieter or disappear if you
lower the power setting.
–Cookware with mixed bottoms (for
example, sandwich bottoms made of
different materials) may produce a
crackling noise.
– Whistling may occur if the connected
cooking zones (see "Booster
function") are also in use and there is
cookware with layered bottom on
them as well.
– The electronics may produce a
clicking sound, especially at lower
power settings.
To extend the life of the electronics, the
appliance is equipped with a cooling
fan. If the appliance is under heavy
use, the fan will start, and you will hear
it whirring. The cooling fan may
continue to run after the appliance is
switched off.
Induction
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Cookware
Type of cookware
Suitable cookware is made of:
–Stainless steel with a magnetizable
bottom
–enamel-coated steel
–Cast iron
Unsuitable cookware is made of:
–Stainless steel with a
non-magnetizable bottom
– Aluminum, copper
– Glass/ceramic/earthenware/
stoneware
If you are not sure whether a pot or pan
is suitable for induction, you can test it
using a magnet against the bottom. If
the magnet sticks, the cookware can be
used.
Note that the type of cookware bottom
you use will have an effect on how
evenly the food cooks.
Size of cookware
For optimal efficiency, select cookware
that fits between the innermost and
outermost markings on the cooking
zone. If the pot/pan is smaller than the
innermost marking, the induction may
not work. The cooking zone will behave
as though no cookware is on it.
Please note that, although the diameter
indicated for pots and pans is typically
the maximum or upper diameter, you
should instead pay attention to the
bottom diameter, which will tend to be
smaller.
Tips for saving energy
Whenever possible, keep pots and
pans covered while cooking. This helps
keep in the most possible heat.
open closed
Induction
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Sensor switches
The control panel on your ceramic
cooktop is equipped with electronic
sensor switches. They respond to finger
contact.
To operate the cooking zones, simply
touch the corresponding sensor
switches. Every response of the sensor
switches is acknowledged with an
acoustic signal.
Take care to touch only the desired
sensor switch in the middle with your
finger vertical, and keep the control
panel clean with nothing placed on
top of it. Otherwise, the sensor areas
may not respond, or unintentional
commands may be given, even
causing the cooktop to automatically
switch off (see the section on "Safety
Switch-Off"). NEVER place hot
cookware on the sensor switches.
The electronic unit underneath might
be damaged.
Switching on
Begin by switching on cooktop and
thean the desired cooking zone.
Do not leave the appliance
unattended during operation!
Switching on the cooktop
^Tap the ON/OFF sensor s.
A0appears in each of the cooking
zone displays. If no further information
is entered within the next few seconds,
the cooktop will shut off for safety.
Switching on the cooking zone
^By touching the -or +sensor
switches, select the desired power
setting between 1and 9or the
keeping warm function.
If you begin with -, you select cooking
with Auto heat-up (see "Auto heat-up").
If you begin with +, you select cooking
without Auto heat-up.
If you would like to switch on another
cooking zone, for which the 0has
already gone out, briefly press -or +
once. The 0appears, and you can
select a power setting (with or without
Auto heat-up).
Operation
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Setting ranges
Setting range*
factory settings
(9 power levels)
expanded**
(17 power levels)
Hold h h
Melt butter
Dissolve gelatin
1-2 1-2.
Warm small quantities of liquid
steam rice,
thaw frozen vegetables
3 3-3.
Warm liquid/semi-solid dishes
Whip up creams and sauces, e.g., zabaglione
or Hollandaise sauce
Cook milk pudding
Prepare omelettes and fried eggs without browning
Stew fruit
4 4-4.
Thaw frozen foods
Steam vegetables, fish
Steam grains
55
Parboil larger quantities, for example for stews
Cook pasta
6 5.-6
Gently sauté fish, cutlets, sausages, fried eggs (without
smoking the oil/fat)
7 6.-7.
Cook potato pancakes, pancakes, crepes 8 8 - 8.
Boil large quantities of water
Parboil
99
* These are suggested guidelines. They refer to standard portions for 4 people. Deep pots, pots
without lids, and large quantities may require the use of a higher setting. Likewise, smaller
quantities may require a lower setting.
** If you would like finer setting control, you can expand the power levels (see the section on
"Programming"). The additional levels will appear with a lighted dot next to the number.
Operation
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