Miele KM 6310 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. 09 166 590

Contents
2
Warning and safety instructions .......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 14
Overview............................................................................................................... 15
Cooktop................................................................................................................. 15
KM 6310 / KM 6311 / KM 6312........................................................................ 15
KM 6344 ........................................................................................................... 16
Controls/Indicators................................................................................................ 17
Burner data............................................................................................................ 19
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 20
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time.................................................................. 20
Turning on the cooktop for the first time ............................................................... 20
Induction .............................................................................................................. 21
How it works.......................................................................................................... 21
Noises.................................................................................................................... 22
Cookware .............................................................................................................. 23
Energy saving tips .............................................................................................. 24
Setting range........................................................................................................ 25
Operation.............................................................................................................. 26
Basic operation ..................................................................................................... 26
Turning the cooktop on ......................................................................................... 27
Selecting/Changing the power level...................................................................... 27
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 27
Residual heat indicator.......................................................................................... 27
Setting the power level - expanded setting range ................................................ 27
Auto Heat-up......................................................................................................... 28
Booster.................................................................................................................. 29
Keeping food warm ............................................................................................... 31
Timer..................................................................................................................... 32
Timer ..................................................................................................................... 32
Turning a cooking zone off automatically.............................................................. 34
Using both timer functions at the same time ........................................................ 35
Additional functions ............................................................................................ 36
Stop & Go.............................................................................................................. 36
Safety features..................................................................................................... 37
System lock/Safety lock........................................................................................ 37
Safety shut-off....................................................................................................... 38

Contents
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Overheat protection............................................................................................... 39
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 40
Programming ....................................................................................................... 42
Problem solving guide ....................................................................................... 45
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 49
Miele@home / Con@ctivity ................................................................................ 50
Safety instructions for installation..................................................................... 52
Safety clearances ................................................................................................ 53
Cooktops with trim or bevelled edges .............................................................. 57
Instructions for installation .................................................................................... 57
Installation dimensions.......................................................................................... 58
KM 6310 ........................................................................................................... 58
KM 6344 ........................................................................................................... 59
Installation ............................................................................................................. 60
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 61
After-sales service, data plate, warranty .......................................................... 63

Warning 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.

Warning and safety instructions
5
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.

Warning and safety instructions
6
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. Use the safety lock when the cooktop is in
use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.

Warning 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.
 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).
 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.

Warning and safety instructions
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 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 appliance is not intended for use with an external timer switch
or a remote control system.
 Connection of the cooktop to the electrical power supply must
only be performed by a qualified electrician (see "Electrical
connection").
 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special
connection cable typeH05VV-F (PVC insulated). 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 or
– the power plug (if present) is removed from the outlet. To do this,
pull the plug not the cord.
 If the cooktop is fitted with a communication module, in addition
to disconnecting the cooktop, this module must also be
disconnected from the electrical supply during installation and
maintenance of the cooktop as well as while any repair work is being
carried out
 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.

Warning and safety instructions
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 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.

Warning 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.

Warning and safety instructions
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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.
 Do not place hot pans on the sensor buttons and display as this
could cause damage to the electronics underneath. Do not place hot
pans 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.

Warning and safety instructions
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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.
 Metal utensils stored in a drawer under the cooktop can become
hot if the appliance is used intensively for a long time. Do not store
any metal items or utensils in a drawer under the cooktop.
 This cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan. If a drawer is fitted
directly underneath the cooktop, ensure that there is sufficient space
between the drawer and its contents and the underside of the
appliance in order to ensure sufficient ventilation of the cooktop. Do
not store pointed or small items or paper in the drawer. They could
get in through the ventilation slots or be sucked into the housing by
the fan and damage the fan or impair cooling.
 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!

Warning 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
14
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
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Cooktop
KM 6310 / KM 6311 / KM 6312
aCooking zone with TwinBooster
bCooking zone with Booster
cCooking zone with Booster
dControls/Indicators

Overview
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KM 6344
aCooking zone with TwinBooster
bCooking zone with Booster
cCooking zone with Booster
dCooking zone with Booster
eControls/Indicators

Overview
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Controls/Indicators
h
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8
8
88
8
8
a b c
d
f
j
g
h
i
e
l
m
k
o
n
Sensor buttons
aFor switching the cooktop on and off
bControl scale
- For setting the power level
- For setting the timer
cFor activating/deactivating the system lock/safety lock
dFor switching the Booster/TwinBooster on/off
eFor selecting the cooking zone
fFor activating/deactivating Stop&Go
gTimer
- For turning on and off
- For switching between timer functions
- For selecting a cooking zone (see "Turning a cooking zone off automatically")
hFor switching the timer to hours

Overview
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Indicator lamps
iSystem lock/Safety lock activated
jBooster/TwinBooster activated
lAuto heat-up or extended power setting (see "Programming")
mShows cooking zone selection, e.g. rear right cooking zone
oIn half hours if the minute minder setting exceeds 99 minutes
kCooking zone display
Cooking zone ready for use
Keeping warm setting
 to Power level
Level 1 TwinBooster
Booster/Level 2 TwinBooster
No or unsuitable cookware (see "Induction")
Residual heat
Auto Heat-up
nTimer display
 to  Time in minutes
. to . Time in hours
 System lock/Safety lock activated
 Demonstration mode activated

Overview
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Burner data
Burner KM 6310 / KM 6311 / KM 6312
Øin cm* Power in watts at 230 V**
18–28 normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
2600
3000
3700
14–20 normal
Booster
1850
3000
10–16 normal
Booster
1400
2200
Total 7400
* 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.
Burner KM 6344
Øin cm* Power in watts at 230 V**
18–28 normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
2600
3000
3700
10–16 normal
Booster
1400
2200
14–20 normal
Booster
1850
3000
14–20 normal
Booster
1850
3000
Total 7400
* 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.