Miele KM 6324-1 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Ceramic cooktops with induction
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 032 890

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 14
Overview............................................................................................................... 15
Cooktop................................................................................................................. 15
KM 6324-1........................................................................................................ 15
KM 6345-1 / KM 6349-1 ..................................................................................16
Controls / Indicators.............................................................................................. 17
Cooking zone data ................................................................................................ 19
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 21
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time.................................................................. 21
Switching on the cooktop for the first time ........................................................... 21
Induction .............................................................................................................. 22
The induction principle.......................................................................................... 22
Noises.................................................................................................................... 23
Pans....................................................................................................................... 24
Tips on saving energy ........................................................................................ 25
Power level range ................................................................................................ 26
Operation.............................................................................................................. 27
Operating principles .............................................................................................. 27
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 28
Selecting/Changing the power setting .................................................................. 28
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 28
Residual heat indicator.......................................................................................... 29
PowerFlex cooking area ........................................................................................ 30
Auto heat-up ......................................................................................................... 31
Booster.................................................................................................................. 32
Keeping warm ....................................................................................................... 34
Timer..................................................................................................................... 35
Minute minder ....................................................................................................... 35
Switching off a cooking zone automatically.......................................................... 36
Using both timer functions at the same time ........................................................ 37
Additional functions ............................................................................................ 38
Stop & Go.............................................................................................................. 38
Recall..................................................................................................................... 38
Safety features..................................................................................................... 39
Safety lock / System lock...................................................................................... 39

Contents
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Safety switch-off ................................................................................................... 40
Overheating protection.......................................................................................... 41
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 42
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 44
Optional accessories .......................................................................................... 47
Con@ctivity .......................................................................................................... 48
Safety instructions for installation..................................................................... 49
Safety distances .................................................................................................. 50
Installation notes ................................................................................................. 52
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 53
KM 6324-1............................................................................................................. 53
KM 6345-1............................................................................................................. 54
KM 6349-1............................................................................................................. 55
Installation............................................................................................................ 56
Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 58
Disconnecting devices .......................................................................................... 58
Service.................................................................................................................. 60
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 60
Data plate .............................................................................................................. 60
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 60

Warning and Safety instructions
4
This appliance conforms to current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance,
please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first
time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions
5
Correct application
 This cooktop is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
 This cooktop is not suitable for outdoor use.
 It is intended only to cook food and keep it warm. Any other use is
not supported by Miele and could be dangerous.
 This cooktop is not intended for use by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
and instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their
safety. They may only use the cooktop unsupervised if they have
been shown how to use it in a safe way. They must be able to
recognise and understand the potential dangers of improper use.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may use the appliance without supervision if its
operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to
use it safely. Children must be able to recognise and understand the
potential dangers of improper use.
 Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Please supervise 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 a while
after being switched off. Keep children well away from the cooktop
until it has cooled down and there is no danger of burning.
 Danger of burning!
Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in
storage areas above or behind the cooktop. Otherwise children
could be tempted to climb onto the cooktop.
 Danger of burning and scalding!
Turn the handles of pots and pans on the cooking zone to the side or
the rear so that children cannot pull them down and burn
themselves.
 Danger of suffocation!
Whilst playing, children may become entangled in packaging
material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head with the
risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the cooktop 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
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
 Damage to the cooktop can compromise your safety. Check the
appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use the cooktop if it is
damaged.
 Reliable and safe operation of this cooktop can only be assured if
it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It
is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and
tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the household wiring
system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
 Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in
order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
 Do not connect the cooktop to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 For safety reasons, this cooktop may only be used after it has
been built in.
 This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
 Never open the casing of the cooktop.
Touching or tampering with electrical connections or components
and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 The cooktop is not intended for use with an external timer switch
or a remote control system.
 The cooktop must be connected to the electricity supply by a
qualified electrician (see “Electrical connection”).
 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced
with a special connection cable by an electrician in order to avoid a
hazard (see “Electrical connection”).
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains circuit breaker is switched off, or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
 Danger of electric shock!
If the ceramic surface is faulty, cracked, chipped or damaged in any
way, switch off the cooktop immediately. Disconnect the cooktop
from the mains electricity supply. Contact Miele.
 If the cooktop is installed behind a furniture door, do not close the
door while the cooktop is in operation. Heat and moisture can build
up behind the closed door. This can result in damage to the cooktop,
the housing unit and the floor. Do not close the door until the
residual heat indicators have gone out.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
 DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
 The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while
after being switched off. There is a danger of burning until the
residual heat indicators go out.
 Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave the cooktop
unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If it does ignite, do not
attempt to put the flames out with water.
Switch off the cooktop and use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan lid,
damp towel or similar to smother the flames.
 Flames could set the grease filters of a rangehood on fire. Do not
flambé under a rangehood.
 Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can
ignite when heated. Therefore do not store such items or substances
in a drawer under the cooktop. Cutlery inserts must be heat-
resistant.
 Do not heat an empty pan.
 Do not heat up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars
on the cooktop, as pressure can build up in the containers, causing
them to explode.
 Do not cover the cooktop, e.g. with a cooktop cover, a cloth or
protective foil. The material could catch fire, shatter or melt if the
cooktop is switched on by mistake or if residual heat is still present.
 When the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by
mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of
any metal items left on the cooktop heating up, with the danger of
burning. Depending on the material, other items left on the cooktop
could also melt or catch fire. Damp pan lids might adhere to the
ceramic surface and be difficult to dislodge. Do not use the
appliance as a resting place. Switch the cooking zones off after use
and do not rely on the pan detector.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 You could burn yourself on the hot cooktop. Protect your hands
with heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when handling hot pots and
pans. Do not let them get wet or damp, as this causes heat to
transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or
burning yourself.
 When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food mixer,
near the cooktop, ensure that the cable of the electrical appliance
cannot come into contact with the hot cooktop. The insulation on the
cable could become damaged.
 Grains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can
cause scratches if they get under pan bases. Make sure that the
ceramic surface is clean before placing pans on it.
 Even a light object can cause damage in certain circumstances.
Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.
 Placing hot pans on the sensors and indicators could damage the
electronics underneath. Do not place hot pans on the sensors or
indicators.
 Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium
foil to get onto the cooktop when it is hot, as they can damage the
ceramic surface when it cools down. If this should occur, switch off
the appliance and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminium
residues whilst still hot, using a shielded scraper blade suitable for
use on glass. Wear oven gloves when doing this. Allow the ceramic
surface to cool down and then clean it with a suitable ceramic
cooktop cleaning agent.
 Pans which boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do
not leave the cooktop unattended whilst it is being used.
 Only use pots and pans with smooth bases. Rough bases will
scratch the ceramic glass.
 Lift pans into position on the cooktop. Sliding them into place can
cause scuffs and scratches.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Because induction heating works so quickly, the base of the pan
could heat up to the temperature at which oil or fat self-ignites within
a very short time. Do not leave the cooktop unattended during
cooking!
 Heat oil or fat for a maximum of one minute. Never use the
Booster function to heat oil or fat.
 For people fitted with a heart pacemaker: please note that the
area immediately surrounding the cooktop is electromagnetically
charged when it is switched on. It is very unlikely to affect a
pacemaker. However, if in any doubt, consult the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or your doctor.
 To prevent damage to items which are susceptible to
electromagnetic fields, e.g. credit cards, digital storage devices,
pocket calculators, etc., do not leave them in the immediate vicinity
of the cooktop.
 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.
 The cooktop is fitted 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
cooktop 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 casing by
the fan and damage the fan or impair cooling.
 Never use two pans on a cooking zone, extended zone or
PowerFlex zone at the same time.
 If the cookware only partially covers a cooking zone or extended
zone, the handle could become very hot.
Always place cookware in the middle of a cooking zone or extended
zone!

Warning and Safety instructions
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Cleaning and care
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 If the cooktop is built in over a pyrolytic oven, the cooktop should
not be used whilst the pyrolytic 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 packing
material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of
safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances. You are also responsible for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance prior to
disposal. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored prior to disposal.

Overview
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Cooktop
KM 6324-1
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 area
eControls / Indicators

Overview
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KM 6345-1 / KM 6349-1
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 area
eControls / Indicators

Overview
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Controls / Indicators
Sensor controls
aFor switching the cooktop on/off
bNumber sensors
- For setting the power level
- For setting the time
cFor switching the PowerFlex cooking area on/off
dFor activating/deactivating Stop & Go
cd For activating/deactivating the system lock/safety lock

Overview
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eCooking zone selection and display
Cooking zone ready for use
Keeping warm setting
 to Power level
TwinBooster level 1
Booster / TwinBooster level 2
PowerFlex cooking area activated
No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable (see “Induction”)
Residual heat
Auto heat-up
fTimer selection and indicators
 to  Duration in minutes
 System lock/Safety lock activated
Indicator lights
gPowerFlex cooking area activated
hStop & Go activated
iFor cooking zone selection, e.g. rear right burner
jMinute minder

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Cooking zone data
Cooking zone KM 6324-1
Øin cm* Rating in watts for 230 V**
10–16 Normal
Booster
1400
2200
14–20 Normal
Booster
1850
3000
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 /
15 x 23 – 23 x 39
Normal
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
3400
4800
7300
Total 7300
* Cookware of any diameter may be used within the specified range.
** The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used.

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Cooking zone KM 6345-1 / KM 6349-1
Øin cm* Rating in watts for 230 V**
16–23 Normal
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
2300
3000
3650
14–20 Normal
Booster
1850
3000
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 /
15 x 23 – 23 x 39
Normal
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
3400
4800
7300
Total 7300
* Cookware of any diameter may be used within the specified range.
** The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used.