Miele KM 6092 User manual

Operating and Installation Instructions
Ceramic cooktops with induction
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is
imperative that you read these instructions before
installing the appliance and using it for the first time
.
en-CA M.-Nr. 10 718 780

Contents
2
Warnings and safety instructions ........................................................................ 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 13
Overview............................................................................................................... 14
Cooktop................................................................................................................. 14
KM 6092 ........................................................................................................... 14
Control symbols .................................................................................................... 15
Cooktop display symbols...................................................................................... 15
Burner data............................................................................................................ 16
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 17
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time.................................................................. 17
Turning on the cooktop for the first time ............................................................... 17
Induction .............................................................................................................. 18
How it works.......................................................................................................... 18
Noises.................................................................................................................... 19
Cookware .............................................................................................................. 20
Energy saving tips .............................................................................................. 21
Power setting ranges .......................................................................................... 22
Operation.............................................................................................................. 23
Cooking zone rotary controls ................................................................................ 23
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 23
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 23
Residual heat indicator.......................................................................................... 23
PowerFlex cooking zone ....................................................................................... 24
Auto Heat-up......................................................................................................... 25
Booster.................................................................................................................. 26
Keeping food warm ............................................................................................... 28
Setting the keep warm function ....................................................................... 28
Safety features..................................................................................................... 29
System lock........................................................................................................... 29
Safety shut-off....................................................................................................... 29
Overheat protection............................................................................................... 30
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 31
Problem solving guide ....................................................................................... 33
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 36

Contents
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Safety instructions for installation..................................................................... 37
Safety clearances ................................................................................................ 38
Instructions for installation ................................................................................ 41
Installation dimensions....................................................................................... 42
KM 6092 ................................................................................................................ 42
Installation............................................................................................................ 43
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 44
After-sales service, data plate, warranty .......................................................... 46

Warnings and safety instructions
4
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements. However,
improper use can result in personal injury and damage to property.
To prevent accidents and damage to the cooktop, please read
these instructions carefully before using the cooktop for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage occurring as a result of
non-compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owners.

Warnings and safety instructions
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Intended use
 This cooktop is intended for domestic use and use in other similar
environments.
 This cooktop is not intended for outdoor use.
 The cooktop is intended to prepare food and keep it warm in
domestic use only. Any other use may be hazardous.
 Persons who are unable to safely operate the cooktop due to
limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or because they lack
experience or knowledge may only use the appliance if they are
supervised while doing so. These persons may only use the cooktop
without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe
manner, and if they are able to recognize and understand the
potential risks of improper use.

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Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
cooktop unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children ages 8 and up may only use the cooktop without
supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe manner,
and if they are able to recognize and understand the potential risks
of improper use.
 Children must not be allowed to clean the cooktop without
supervision.
 Be sure to supervise any children in the vicinity of the cooktop,
and do not let them play with it.
 The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for some time
after being switched off. Keep children away from the cooktop until it
has cooled down and is no longer a burn hazard.
 Burn hazard.
Keep the spaces above and behind the cooktop clear of any items
that could draw the attention of children. Otherwise, they can be
tempted into climbing onto the appliance.
 Risk of burning or scalding.
Turn all handles away from the front of the cooktop so that children
cannot pull pots and pans down and burn themselves.
 Risk of suffocation. Children may be able to wrap themselves in
packaging material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from all packaging materials.
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot turn on the
appliance inadvertently.

Warnings and safety instructions
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Technical safety
 Installation, maintenance and repair work should only be
performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Installation,
maintenance and repair work by unqualified persons can cause
considerable danger to users.
 A damaged cooktop can be dangerous. Always check for visible
signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance.
 Reliable and safe operation of the cooktop can only be
guaranteed if it is connected to the public power supply.
 The electrical safety of this cooktop can only be guaranteed when
it is properly grounded. Compliance with this essential safety
requirement is absolutely necessary. If in any doubt, please have the
building's electrical system checked by a qualified electrician.
 To avoid damaging the cooktop, make sure that the connection
data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate correspond to the
building's power supply before connecting the appliance.
When in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
 The cooktop may only be combined with the ovens specified by
Miele. The manufacturer cannot guarantee trouble-free operation if
the cooktop is used in combination with any other appliances. Doing
so will void the warranty.
 Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power
bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance.
 For safety reasons, the cooktop may only be used when it has
been fully installed.
 This cooktop must not be used in non-stationary locations (e.g. on
a ship).

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 Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical
or mechanical components of the cooktop will endanger your safety
and may lead to cooktop malfunctions.
Do not open the casing of the cooktop under any circumstances.
 Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service
technician will void the warranty.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance if genuine
Miele spare parts are used. Defective components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele spare parts.
 The cooktop must be connected to the oven by a qualified
electrician (see "Electrical connection").
 During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the cooktop
must be completely disconnected from the household electricity
supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply
when:
– The main circuit breaker has been tripped, or
– The plug fuses have been fully unscrewed (where applicable).
 Risk of electric shock.
If the ceramic surface of the cooktop is defective or chipped,
cracked or broken in any way, immediately turn the cooktop off and
do not continue to use it. Disconnect the cooktop from the power
supply and contact Miele.
 If the cooktop is installed behind a cabinet door, do not close the
door while the cooktop is in operation. Heat and moisture can build
up behind the closed door and cause damage to the cooktop,
cabinetry and flooring. Do not close the door until the cooktop has
completely cooled down.

Warnings and safety instructions
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Proper use
 The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while
after being turned off. A burn hazard is present until the residual heat
indicators go out.
 Oil and fat can catch fire if overheated. Never leave the cooktop
unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If the oil or fat catches
fire, do not attempt to put the flames out with water.
Turn off the cooktop and smother the flames using a lid or a suitable
fire blanket.
 The flames could set the grease filters of a ventilation hood on fire.
Do not flambé under a hood.
 Spray canisters, aerosols and other flammable substances can
ignite when heated. Therefore, do not store such items or
substances in a drawer under the cooktop. Any cutlery inserts must
be heat-resistant.
 Never heat empty cookware.
 Do not heat or can food in closed containers, such as tins or
sealed jars, on the cooktop, as pressure will build up in the container
and cause it to explode.
 If the cooktop is covered, there is a risk that the material of the
cover will ignite, explode or melt if the range is still hot or if it is
turned on inadvertently. Never cover the appliance with a cover,
cloth or protective foil.
 If the cooktop is on or accidentally turned on, or if it is still hot,
metal objects on the cooktop can heat up. Other items may melt or
catch fire. Damp lids can become attached to the cooktop by
suction. Do not store items on the cooktop. Always turn the burners
off after use.

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 You can burn yourself on a hot cooktop. When cooking on the
cooktop, protect your hands by using heat-resistant pot holders or
oven mitts. Only use dry pot holders and oven mitts. Wet or damp
textiles conduct heat more effectively and produce steam, which
poses a burn hazard.
 When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand mixer, near the
cooktop, make sure that the power cable does not come into
contact with the hot cooktop. The cable's insulation could become
damaged.
 Grains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can
cause scratches if they get onto pan bottoms. Make sure that the
ceramic surface and pan bottom are clean before placing any pans
on the cooktop.
 Even light objects (such as a salt shaker) can cause damage to
the ceramic cooktop in certain circumstances. Do not drop anything
on the ceramic surface.
 Hot pans on the display can cause damage to the electronics
underneath. Do not place hot pans on the display or on the area
around the display.
 Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminum
foil, to get on the cooktop when it is hot, as they can damage the
ceramic surface when it cools down. If this should occur, turn off the
appliance immediately and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or
aluminum residues while still hot using a scraper blade. Wear oven
mitts when doing so. Allow the burners to cool down and clean them
with a suitable ceramic cleaning agent.
 Pans that boil dry can damage the ceramic surface. Never leave
the cooktop unattended during use.
 Pots and pans with rough bottoms can scratch the ceramic
surface. Only use pots and pans that are smooth on the bottom.

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 Lift pans into position on the cooktop. Sliding them into place can
cause scuff marks and scratches.
 Because induction heating works so quickly, the temperature of
the cookware bottom can quickly reach the ignition point of oils and
fats. Never leave the cooktop unattended when it is on!
 Do not heat oils and fats for longer than one minute, and never
use the booster.
 For people who have a heart pacemaker: Please note that an
electromagnetic field is created in the area immediately surrounding
the cooktop. It is very unlikely to affect a pacemaker. However, if in
any doubt, consult the manufacturer of the pacemaker or your
doctor.
 Objects affected by electromagnetic fields, for instance, credit
cards, CDs and calculators, should be kept away from the cooktop
when it is on.
 Do not use two pans on a cooking zone, a casserole cooking zone
or a PowerFlex zone at the same time.
 If the cookware only partially covers the cooking or roasting zone,
the handle could become very hot.
Make sure to place the cookware in the middle of the cooking or
casserole cooking zone!

Warnings and safety instructions
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Cleaning and care
 Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 If the cooktop is built in over a self-cleaning oven, the cooktop
should not be used while the self-cleaning process is being carried
out, as this could trigger the overheating protection mechanism on
the cooktop (see relevant section).

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packaging
material
The cardboard box and packaging
materials protect the appliance during
shipping. They have been designed to
be biodegradable and recyclable.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. You can return the packaging to
your Miele dealer.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Old electrical and electronic equipment
often still contain valuable materials.
However, they may also include harmful
substances that were essential for
proper functioning and safe use.
Improperly disposing of these items in
your household waste can be harmful to
your health and the environment.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance in your regular
household waste.
Instead, use your local community
waste collection and recycling centre
for electric and electronic appliances.
Contact your dealer for more
information.
Ensure that your old appliance does not
pose a danger to children while being
stored for disposal.

Overview
14
Cooktop
KM 6092
aCooking zone with Booster
bCooking zone with Booster
cPowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
dPowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
cd can be combined to form PowerFlex cooking zone
eDisplay with cooking zone indicators

Overview
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Control symbols
Symbol Explanation
0 Cooking zone off
Switching on the keep warm function (depending on model)
Switching on the keep warm function or PowerFlex cooking
area (depending on model)
B I Switching on the Booster/TwinBooster
Incremental scale (depending on model)
orActivating Auto heat-up (depending on model)
Cooktop display symbols
Symbol Explanation
Keep warm setting
 to Power level
Auto Heat-up
Level 1 TwinBooster/WaterBoost
Booster/Level 2 TwinBooster/WaterBoost
No or unsuitable cookware (see "Induction")
Residual heat
 The system lock has been activated
 Demonstration mode activated
 Demo mode deactivated

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Burner data
Cooking zone KM 6092
Øin cm* Power in watts at 230 V**
14–20 normal
Booster
1850
3000
10–16 normal
Booster
1400
2200
15–23 normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
2100
3000
3650
15–23 normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
2100
3000
3650
+22–23 /
15x23–23x39
normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
3400
4800
7300
Total 7300
* Within the specified range, pots with any base diameter can be used.
** The specified power can vary depending on the size and the material of the pots and
pans.

Using for the first time
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Please affix the extra appliance data
plate supplied with this
documentation in the space provided
in the "After-sales service, data plate,
warranty" section of this manual.
Remove any protective foil and
stickers from the cooktop.
Cleaning the cooktop for the
first time
Before using it for the first time, wipe
down the cooktop with a damp cloth
and then wipe it dry.
Turning on the cooktop for the
first time
Metal components are protected by a
conditioning agent. Smells and vapour
may occur when the appliance is used
for the first time. The heating of the
induction coils also causes odours in
the first few hours of operation. With
each subsequent use, the odour is
reduced until it disappears entirely.
The smell and any vapors that may
occur do not indicate a faulty
connection or defective appliance and
are not harmful to your health.
Please note that the heating-up time
for induction cooktops is very much
shorter than for conventional
cooktops.

Induction
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How it works
An induction coil is located under each
cooking zone. When a cooking zone is
switched on, this coil creates a
magnetic field which impacts directly
on the base of the pan and heats it up.
The cooking zone itself is heated up
indirectly by the heat given off by the
pan.
An induction cooking zone only works
when a ferromagnetic pan is placed on
it (see "Cookware"). The induction
cooking zone automatically recognizes
the size of the pan.
The symbol  is shown in the cooking
zone display and blinks alternately with
the preset power level, if
– the cooking zone has been switched
on without a pan in place, if the pan
is unsuitable (non-magnetic base),
– if the diameter of the base of the pan
is too small,
– or if the pan is taken off the cooking
zone when it is switched on.
If a suitable pan is placed on the
cooking zone within 3minutes, the 
will go out and you can continue as
normal.
If no cookware or if unsuitable
cookware is used, the cooking zone will
automatically turn off after 3 minutes.
When the appliance is switched
on either deliberately or by mistake,
or when there is residual heat
present, there is the risk of heating
up any metal items placed on the
cooktop.
Burn hazard!
Do not use the cooktop as a resting
place for items. Switch the cooking
zones off after use by turning the
control to "0".

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Noises
When you use an induction cooking
zone, the following noises may occur,
depending on the type and shape of the
cookware bottom:
On the higher power settings, it might
buzz. This will decrease or cease
altogether when the power setting is
reduced.
Cookware with bottoms made of
different materials (e.g. sandwich
bottoms) may produce a crackling
noise.
Whistling may occur if connected
cooking zones (see "Booster") are
simultaneously in use and cookware
with bottoms made of different
materials (e.g. in a sandwiched base)
are on them.
The electronics may produce a clicking
sound, especially at lower power
settings.
You might hear a whirring sound when
the cooling fan turns on. It turns on to
protect the electronics when the
cooktop is being used intensively. The
fan may continue to run after the
appliance has been turned off.

Induction
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Cookware
Suitable cookware is made of:
– Stainless steel with a magnetic
bottom,
– enamel-coated steel,
– cast iron
Unsuitable cookware is made of:
– Stainless steel pans without a
magnetic bottom,
– Aluminium or copper,
– Glass, ceramics, earthenware,
stoneware.
To test whether a pot or pan is suitable
for use on an induction cooktop, hold a
magnet to the bottom of the pan. If the
magnet sticks, the pan is suitable.
If an unsuitable pan is used, the 
symbol will flash alternately with the
power level set.
The composition of the pan bottom can
affect the evenness of the cooking
results (e.g., when making pancakes).
– To make optimum use of the burners,
choose pans with diameters larger
than the innermost markings but
smaller than the outermost markings
(see "Burner data"). If the diameter of
the pan is smaller than the innermost
marking, the pan will not be
recognized and  will flash alternately
with the power level set.
– Pots and pans with rough bottoms
can scratch the ceramic surface.
Only use pots and pans that are
smooth on the bottom.
– Lift pans into position on the
cooktop. Sliding them into place can
cause scuff marks and scratches.
– The maximum diameter indicated by
manufacturers will often refer to the
diameter of the top rim of the pot or
pan. The diameter of the base
(generally smaller) is more important.