Miele KM 6344 User manual

Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic Cooktop with induction
KM 6310
KM 6344
To prevent accidents and
appliance damage,
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 09 166 590
en-CA

Guide to the cooktop ...............................................4
Cooktop models....................................................4
KM 6310 .......................................................4
KM 6344 .......................................................5
Control panel ......................................................6
Cooking zone data..................................................8
Special accessories.................................................8
Safety instructions and warnings ....................................9
Help protect our environment.......................................18
Before the first use ...............................................19
First cleaning .....................................................19
First use .........................................................19
Induction........................................................20
How induction works ...............................................20
Noises ..........................................................21
Cookware........................................................22
Use ............................................................23
The basics of use..................................................23
Switching on .....................................................24
Power settings ....................................................25
Auto heat-up .....................................................26
Booster Function ..................................................28
Keeping warm ....................................................30
Switching off and residual heat display.................................31
Tips for saving energy.............................................32
Timer ...........................................................33
Minute minder ....................................................34
Switching a cooking zone off automatically..............................37
Using both timer functions at the same time .............................38
Contents
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Safety features ...................................................39
Safety lock / System lock ............................................39
Stop and Go......................................................41
Safety switch-off...................................................42
Overheat protection ................................................43
Cleaning and care ................................................44
Programming ....................................................46
Troubleshooting .................................................50
Optional accessories..............................................54
Con|ctivity and Miele|home.......................................58
Registering the cooktop.............................................58
To deregister the cooktop ...........................................59
Safety instructions for installation...................................60
Installation dimensions ............................................66
KM 6310.........................................................66
KM 6344.........................................................67
Installation ......................................................68
Electrical connection..............................................69
Technical Service, Data plate .......................................70
Contents
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Cooktop models
KM 6310
aCooking zone with twin booster
bc Cooking zone with booster
dControl panel
Guide to the cooktop
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KM 6344
aCooking zone with twin booster
bcd Cooking zones with boosters
eControl panel
Guide to the cooktop
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Control panel
Sensors
aCooktop ON/OFF
bSettings bar
- For setting the power level
- For setting the time
cLock indicator
dSingle booster / twin booster
eFor selecting the cooking zone
fStop and Go
g- Timer selection
- For switching between timer functions
- For selecting the shut-off time (see "Automatic cooking zone shut-off")
hHour function
Guide to the cooktop
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g
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Indicator lights
iLock indicator
jBooster
Cooking zone display
k
0= Cooking zone ready for use
^= Keeping warm function
1to 9= Power levels
f= Level 1 twin booster
h= Booster / level 2 twin booster
ß= Missing or unsuitable cookware (see Induction)
#= Residual heat
A= Auto heat-up with increased number of power levels
lIndicator light for auto heat-up or increased number of
power levels (see Programming)
Timer display
mIndicator light for cooking zone selection, e.g. right rear burner
n
00 to 99 = Time in minutes
0.^ to 9^ = Time in hours
oIndicator light for half hours if the minute minder setting is over 99 minutes
Guide to the cooktop
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Cooking zone data
Cooking
zone
KM 6310
smallest to largest
Cin cm*
Rating in watts at 240 V**
f18 - 28 Normal
Twin booster, level 1
Twin booster, level 2
2600
3000
3700
x14 - 20 Normal
Booster
1850
3000
z10 - 16 Normal
Booster
1400
2200
Total: 7400
Cooking
zone
KM 6344
smallest to largest
Cin cm*
Rating in watts at 240 V**
y18 - 28 Normal
Twin booster, level 1
Twin booster, level 2
2600
3000
3700
w10 - 16 Normal:
With Booster:
1400
2200
x14 - 20 Normal:
With Booster:
1850
3000
z14 - 20 Normal:
With Booster:
1850
3000
Total: 7400
* Cookware of any diameter may be used within the specified range.
** The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the
cookware used.
Special accessories
Cooktops with the <symbol in the top left-hand corner are pre-equipped for the
Miele|home system (see Optional accessories).
Guide to the cooktop
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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 use.
The instructions contain important information for installation,
safety, use and maintenance. This will protect you from injury and
prevent damage to the cooktop.
Miele will not be held liable for damage caused by failure to
comply with the safety instructions and warnings.
Keep the instructions in a safe place and pass them along to any
future owner
Safety instructions and warnings
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Intended use
~This cooktop is intended for use in households and similar
environments.
~This cooktop is not intended for outdoor use.
~Use the cooktop only in household-type situations for the
preparation and warming of food.
All other types of use are not permitted.
~Individuals who are incapable of using the appliance safely
because of their physical, sensory or mental capabilities or their lack
of experience or knowledge must not use this appliance without
supervision or instruction by a responsible person.
These individuals must only be allowed to use the cooktop without
supervision if its operation has been explained to them in such a
way that they can safely use it. They must be able to recognize and
understand the potential hazards of improper operation.
Safety instructions and warnings
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Children at the cooktop
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
cooktop unless they are under constant supervision.
~Children 8 years and older must only be allowed to use the
cooktop without supervision if the operation of the dishwasher has
been explained to them in such a way that they can safely use it.
They must be able to recognize and understand the potential
hazards of improper operation.
~Children must not clean the cooktop unless they are under
supervision.
~Always supervise any children in the vicinity of the cooktop. Do
not allow children to play with the appliance.
~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
burning.
~Risk of suffocation!
Children could wrap themselves in packaging materials (e.g. foil) or
pull it over their heads during play and suffocate.
Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children.
~Risk of burns!
Keep the spaces above and behind the cooktop clear of any items
that could draw the interest of a child. Otherwise, a child could be
tempted to climb onto the cooktop.
~Risk of scalding and burns!
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 risk of burns and scalding.
Safety instructions and warnings
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~Use the system lock to prevent children from turning the cooktop
on. When using the cooktop, turn on the safety lock to prevent
children from changing the (selected) settings.
Technical safety
~Installation, repair and maintenance work should only be
performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Work by
unqualified persons could be dangerous for the user.
~A damaged cooktop can be dangerous. Before installing the
cooktop, check for visible damage. Do not operate a damaged
appliance.
~The electrical safety of this cooktop can only be guaranteed if
proper grounding has been installed in compliance with applicable
regulations. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be
met.
If in doubt, have the house wiring checked by a qualified electrician.
~Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency on
the cooktop's data plate correspond with the household electrical
supply.
These ratings must match to prevent damaging the cooktop.
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
~Multiple power outlets or extension cords are not safe (risk of fire).
Do not use them to connect the cooktop to the electrical power
supply.
~To ensure safe operation, use the cooktop only when it has been
properly installed.
~This cooktop is not to be used in mobile locations such as ships.
Safety instructions and warnings
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~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 cooktop.
~Repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service technician
will void the warranty.
~Only with original Miele spare parts can the manufacturer
guarantee the safety of the appliance. Defective components should
only be replaced with parts from Miele.
~The cooktop is not intended for use with an external timer or a
remote control system.
~Connection of the cooktop to the electrical power supply must
only be performed by a qualified electrician. A damaged connection
cable must be replaced with a special cable and the work be
performed by a qualified electrician. See Electrical connection.
~Before installation, maintenance or repair work is performed,
disconnect the cooktop from the electrical power supply.
Ensure this by
–switching the respective circuit breaker off, or
–fully unscrewing the respective fuse, or
–pulling out the power plug (if applicable).
Pull on the plug and not on the cord.
~If the cooktop is equipped with a communication module, the
communication module must also be disconnected from the power
supply when the cooktop is being installed as well as during
maintenance and repair work.
~Risk of electric shock!
If the cooktop is defective or chipped, cracked or broken in any
way, immediately switch it off and do not continue to use it.
Disconnect it from the electrical power supply.
Safety instructions and warnings
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Proper use
~Oil and fat may ignite if overheated. Do not leave the appliance
unattended when cooking with oil or fat.?
Do not use water to extinguish oil or fat fires. Switch the cooktop off
and use a lid or a wet dishtowel to put out the fire.
~After use, switch off the element by its control and do not rely on
the pan detector.
~Flames can set fire to the grease filters in the exhaust hood.
Never flambé food under an exhaust hood.
~Spray cans, flammable liquids or flammable materials can ignite if
heated. If there is a drawer below the appliance, do not store
flammable items in the drawer. If there is a cutlery tray below the
cooktop, it must be made of heat-resistant material.
~Never heat empty cookware.
~Never use the cooktop to heat closed cans.
The increased pressure can cause the cans to explode.
~Never cover the cooktop with a board, cloth or protective sheet.
Risk of fire or damage if it is still hot or if switched on inadvertently.
~If using a small appliance (e.g. a hand mixer) in the vicinity of the
cooktop, make sure that the power cord does not come into contact
with the hot cooktop. The insulation of the cord could get damaged.
Safety instructions and warnings
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~If the cooktop is built in behind a cabinet door, it should only be
operated with the door open.
Close the door only when the residual heat indicators have gone out.
~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 gone out.
~You could burn yourself on a hot cooking zone. Protect your
hands when working with a hot appliance - wear oven mitts or use
potholders. Make sure the material is not wet or damp. This would
increase the transfer of heat to your skin and could cause steam
burns.
~Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not
be placed on the hob surface since they can become hot
~If the cooktop is switched on or accidentally switched 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 switch the cooking zones off after use!
~Do not let sugar, food containing sugar, plastic or aluminium foil
fall on the hot cooktop and melt. They can damage the ceramic
surface when they cool. Switch the cooktop off immediately and
clean with a glass scraper.
Clean the cooktop with a glass ceramic cleaner once it has cooled
down.
~Never heat an empty pot! This can damage the glass ceramic
surface. Never leave the cooktop unattended during use!
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~Rough cookware can scratch the glass ceramic surface. Use only
pots and pans with a smooth bottom.
~Salt, sugar, and grains of sand or dirt (e.g. from fresh vegetables)
between the cookware and the cooktop can cause scratches. Keep
cooktop and cookware clean.
~Even light objects such as a salt shaker can cause cracks and
chips if they fall on the glass ceramic surface. Do not drop anything
on the glass ceramic surface.
~Hot objects on the sensor areas or indicators can damage the
electronics underneath. Never place hot pots or pans on the sensor
areas or indicators.
~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 during use!
~Do not heat oils and fats for longer than one minute, and never
use the booster.
~For users who wear a pacemaker:
When the cooktop is in use it is surrounded by an electromagnetic
field. It is unlikely that this will affect a pacemaker.
However, if in 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.
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~Metal objects stored in a drawer under the cooktop can become
hot when the cooktop is in heavy use over a longer period of time.
Do not store metal objects in a drawer under the cooktop!
~The cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan. If there is a drawer
below the installed appliance, 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 vents in the housing and
damage the fan blades or otherwise interfere with cooling.
~Never use two pieces of cookware simultaneously on one
cooking zone, one grill zone or one PowerFlex zone.
Cleaning and care
~Never use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop.
The steam can reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
~If the cooktop is installed above a self-cleaning oven, do not use
it during self-cleaning as this could trigger the overheat protection of
the cooktop (see the corresponding section of the manual).
Safety instructions and warnings
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Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing
materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children.
Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance
disconnect it from the electrical supply
and cut off the power cord to prevent it
from becoming a hazard.
Help protect our environment
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Stick the data plate, which is included with the appliance
documents, on the appropriate place on the cooktop (see
Technical Service).
First cleaning
^Remove any protective foil and stickers.
^Before first use, wipe down the appliance with a damp
cloth and dry it.
First use
For facetted cooktops (with bevelled glass edge):
In the first few days after installation, a small gap may be
visible between the cooktop and the countertop. It will
become smaller with use. Despite this small gap, the
electrical safety of your appliance is always ensured.
The metal parts have a protective coating. The first time the
appliance is used, an odour and perhaps some vapour may
be released. During the first hours of use there may also be
an odour from the induction coils. Each subsequent use
reduces the odour and it will ultimately dissipate entirely.
The smell and any vapours do not indicate a faulty
connection or a 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.
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
cookware to heat it up. The cooking zone heats up indirectly
from the heat given off by the cookware.
Induction only works with cookware that has a magnetizable
bottom (see Cookware). The induction process automatically
takes into account the size of the cookware being used.
In the cooking zone display the symbol ßwill flash alternately
with the selected power setting:
–if no cookware or if unsuitable cookware (items without a
magnetizable bottom) is 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.
If suitable cookware is placed on the cooking zone within 3
minutes, the ßgoes out, and you can continue as usual.
If no cookware or if unsuitable cookware is used, the cooking
zone will automatically switch off after 3 minutes.
Risk of burns!
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, these items might heat up.
Always switch off the cooking zones after use.
Induction
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