Miele KM 6381 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. 10 133 060

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment ................................................................................. 14
Overview ............................................................................................................... 15
Cooktop ................................................................................................................. 15
Controls / Indicators .............................................................................................. 16
Cooking zone data................................................................................................. 18
Using for the first time......................................................................................... 19
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time .................................................................. 19
Switching on the cooktop for the first time............................................................ 19
Induction............................................................................................................... 20
The induction principle........................................................................................... 20
Noises .................................................................................................................... 21
Pans ....................................................................................................................... 22
Tips on saving energy ......................................................................................... 23
Power level range................................................................................................. 24
Operation .............................................................................................................. 25
Operating principles............................................................................................... 25
Switching on .......................................................................................................... 26
Selecting/Changing the power setting................................................................... 26
Switching off .......................................................................................................... 26
Residual heat indicator .......................................................................................... 26
PowerFlex cooking area......................................................................................... 27
Auto heat-up .......................................................................................................... 28
Booster................................................................................................................... 29
Keeping warm........................................................................................................ 31
Timer ..................................................................................................................... 32
Minute minder ........................................................................................................ 32
Switching a cooking zone off automatically .......................................................... 32
Using both timer functions at the same time......................................................... 33
Additional functions............................................................................................. 34
Stop & Go .............................................................................................................. 34
Recall ..................................................................................................................... 34
Safety features ..................................................................................................... 35
System lock ........................................................................................................... 35
Safety switch-off.................................................................................................... 36

Contents
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Overheating protection .......................................................................................... 37
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 38
Problem solving guide ......................................................................................... 40
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 43
Con@ctivity .......................................................................................................... 44
Safety instructions for installation ..................................................................... 46
Safety distances................................................................................................... 47
Installation notes.................................................................................................. 50
Building-in dimensions........................................................................................ 51
Installation ............................................................................................................ 52
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 53
Wiring diagram ...................................................................................................... 55
After sales service, data plate, warranty ........................................................... 56

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
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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 appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
 Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
 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 next to the cooktop. Otherwise they could be
tempted into climbing onto the appliance.
 Danger of burning or scalding!
Place pots and pans on the cooking zone in such a way that
children cannot pull them down and burn themselves.
 Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of
suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the cooktop inadvertently.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
 Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical
appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service
technician.
 A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check it for any visible
damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
 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. 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.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the cooktop, make sure that the
connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the
mains electricity supply before connecting it to the mains.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
 Do not connect the cooktop to the mains electrical 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 connection cable 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 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!
Do not use the cooktop if it is faulty, or if the ceramic surface is
cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Switch it off immediately,
disconnect it from the mains electricity supply and contact Miele.
 If the cooktop is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door),
ensure that the door is never closed whilst the cooktop is in use.
Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and
cause subsequent 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.
 Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the
cooktop when it is in use could catch fire.
Do not use the cooktop to heat up the room.
 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.
Disconnect the cooktop from the mains 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 container, causing it
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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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.
 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
blender, 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or
aluminium foil to get onto the cooking zones when they are 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. Wear oven gloves. Allow the cooking zones to cool
down and clean them 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.
 Induction heating works extremely quickly. Therefore, 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 whilst it is being used.
 Heat oil or fat for a maximum of one minute. Do not 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. 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 This 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
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, extended zone or
PowerFlex zone at the same time.
 If the pan only partially covers the cooking zone, the handle could
become very hot.
Ensure that you always place the pan in the middle of the cooking
zone.
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
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
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 materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre.
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.

Overview
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Cooktop
aPowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
bPowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
ab can be combined to form PowerFlex cooking area
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
8
80
0
a
b
c
min d
efgh
ij
k
l
m
Sensor controls
aFor switching the cooktop on/off
bFor activating/deactivating Stop & Go
ab For activating/deactivating the system lock
cTimer
Switching on and off
- For switching between timer functions
- For selecting a cooking zone (see "Switching a cooking zone off
automatically")
dFor setting a minute minder / switch-off time

Overview
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eFor switching the keeping warm function on and off
fFor selecting the power setting
gFor switching the PowerFlex cooking area on/off
Indicator lights
hThe system lock has been activated
kTimer
iCooking zone display
Cooking zone ready for use
Keeping warm setting
to Power level
TwinBooster level 1
Booster / TwinBooster level 2
No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable (see "Induction")
Residual heat
Auto heat-up
Automatic switch-off programmed
Timer display
jDuration in minutes
lMinute minder
 System lock activated
Symbols
mCooking zone selection (depending on model)

Overview
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Cooking zone data
Cooking zone Øin cm* Rating in watts for 230 V**




15–23 Normal
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
2100
3000
3650
+ 
+ 
22–23 /
15 x 23 – 23 x 29 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.

Using for the first time
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Please stick the extra data plate for
the appliance supplied with this
documentation in the space provided
in the "After sales service, data plate,
warranty" section of this booklet.
Alternatively, the additional label can
be stuck near the appliance if the
appliance markings are not visible
after installation.
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers (but not the data plate).
Cleaning the cooktop for the
first time
Before using for the first time, clean
the cooktop with a damp cloth only
and then wipe dry.
Switching on the cooktop for
the first time
The metal components have a
protective coating which may give off a
slight smell when heated up for the first
time. The induction coils may also give
off a slight smell for the first few hours
of operation. This smell will be less
noticeable with each subsequent use
before dissipating completely.
The smell and any vapours given off do
not indicate a faulty connection or
appliance and they are not hazardous
to health.
Please note that the heating up time
on induction cooktops is very much
shorter than on conventional
cooktops.

Induction
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The induction principle
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 "Pans"). The induction cooking
zone automatically recognises the size
of the pan.
The symbol flashes alternately with
the power setting selected in one of the
cooking zones
– if it is switched on without a pan in
place, or if the pan is unsuitable
(non-magnetic base),
– if the diameter of the base of the pan
is too small,
– 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, will go
out and you can continue as normal.
If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed
on the cooking zone, the cooking zone
will switch off automatically 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 any metal
items placed on the cooktop (e.g.
cutlery) heating up.
Danger of burning!
Do not use the cooktop as a resting
place for items. Switch the cooking
zones off after use with the
appropriate sensor and do not rely
on the pan detector..