Miele KM6357 User manual

Operating and installation
instructions
Induction cooktops
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. 09 330 060

Contents
2
Warnings and safety instructions .................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 15
Overview............................................................................................................. 16
Cooktop............................................................................................................... 16
KM 6357 ......................................................................................................... 16
KM 6386 ......................................................................................................... 17
Controls/Indicators.............................................................................................. 18
Cooking zone data .............................................................................................. 20
Initial commissioning ........................................................................................ 22
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time................................................................ 22
Turning on the cooktop for the first time ............................................................. 22
Induction ............................................................................................................ 23
Mode of operation............................................................................................... 23
Cookware ............................................................................................................ 23
Noises.................................................................................................................. 25
Energy saving tips ............................................................................................ 26
Setting range...................................................................................................... 27
Operation............................................................................................................ 28
Basic operation ................................................................................................... 28
Switching on........................................................................................................ 29
Selecting/Changing the power level.................................................................... 29
Switching off........................................................................................................ 29
Residual heat indicator........................................................................................ 29
Setting the power level – extended power level range........................................ 30
PowerFlex cooking area ...................................................................................... 30
Auto Heat-up....................................................................................................... 31
Booster................................................................................................................ 32
Keeping food warm ............................................................................................. 34
Timer................................................................................................................... 35
Timer ................................................................................................................... 35
Switching off a cooking zone automatically........................................................ 37
Using both timer functions at the same time ...................................................... 38
Additional functions .......................................................................................... 39
Stop & Go............................................................................................................ 39
Safety features................................................................................................... 40
System lock/Safety lock...................................................................................... 40

Contents
3
Safety shut-off..................................................................................................... 41
Overheat protection............................................................................................. 42
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 43
Programming ..................................................................................................... 45
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 48
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 51
Miele@home/Con@ctivity ............................................................................... 52
Technical Service............................................................................................... 54
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 54
Data plate ............................................................................................................ 54
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 54
Installation.......................................................................................................... 55
Safety instructions for installation ....................................................................... 55
Safety clearances ................................................................................................ 56
Instructions for installation .................................................................................. 60
Installation dimensions........................................................................................ 61
KM 6357 ......................................................................................................... 61
KM 6386 ......................................................................................................... 62
Installation ........................................................................................................... 63
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 64

Warnings and safety instructions
4
This cooktop complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before
using the cooktop. They contain important notes on the
installation, safety, operation, and maintenance of the appliance.
This prevents both personal injury and damage to the cooktop.
Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the
instructions in “Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and Safety
instructions”.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.

Warnings and safety instructions
5
Appropriate 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.
 This cooktop is not intended for use by people 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 manner. They must be able to recognize and
understand the possible consequences of incorrect operation.

Warnings 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 over 8years of age may only use the cooktop
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way.
Children must be able to understand and recognize the possible
dangers caused by incorrect operation.
 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.
 Danger of burning. Do not store anything which might arouse a
child’s interest in storage areas above or behind the cooktop.
Otherwise they could be tempted to climb onto the appliance.
 Danger of burning and scalding. Turn all handles to the side over
the countertop so that children cannot pull pots and pans down and
burn themselves.
 Danger of suffocation. While 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 turn on the
appliance inadvertently. Use the safety lock when the cooktop is in
use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.

Warnings and safety instructions
7
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.
 Damage to the cooktop can compromise your safety. Check the
cooktop for visible signs of damage. Do not use the cooktop if it is
damaged.
 Reliable and safe operation of the cooktop can only be
guaranteed if it is connected to the public power supply.
 The cooktop must not be connected to the inverter of an
autonomous power supply, e.g., a solar power system. When the
cooktop is switched on, power surges could result in a safety shut-
off. This can damage the electronics.
 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).

Warnings and safety instructions
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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 appliance is not intended for use with an external timer switch
or a remote control system.
 The cooktop must be connected to the power supply by a
qualified electrician (see “Installation – Electrical connection”).
 If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a special
power cable by a suitably qualified electrician (see “Installation –
Electrical connection”).

Warnings and safety instructions
9
 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
 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 the cooktop from the power
supply. Contact Miele Service.
 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. This can result in damage to the cooktop,
cabinet carcase, and floor. Do not close the door until the residual
heat indicators go out.

Warnings and safety instructions
10
Correct 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.
 Do not leave the cooktop unattended whilst it is being used. It
should be continually monitored whilst boiling and flash frying.
 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 cooktop 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 cooking
zones off after use.

Warnings and safety instructions
11
 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 onto the cooktop when it is hot, as they can damage the
ceramic surface when it cools down. If this should occur, turn off the
cooktop immediately and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or
aluminum residues while still hot, using a shielded scraper blade.
Wear oven mitts when doing this. Allow the ceramic surface to cool
down before cleaning 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.

Warnings 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 base of the
cookware could heat up to the temperature at which oil or fat self-
ignites within a very short time. Never leave the cooktop unattended
when it is on!
 Do not heat oils and fats for longer than 1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.
 The cooktop is equipped with a cooling fan. If a drawer is located
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 for the cooktop.
 If a drawer is located directly underneath the cooktop, do not
store any pointed or small items, paper, serviettes, etc. 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 items of cookware on a cooking zone, casserole
cooking zone, or PowerFlex area at the same time.

Warnings and safety instructions
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 If the cookware only partially covers a cooking zone or casserole
cooking zone, the handle could become very hot.
Always place cookware in the middle of a cooking zone or casserole
cooking zone.
 If an induction adapter plate is used for cookware, the induction
generators may be damaged or even destroyed. Do not use
induction adapter plates.

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).
 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a
minimum of 10years and up to 15years following the
discontinuation of your cooktop.

Caring for the environment
15
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 the
amount of waste.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials,
compounds and components which
were essential for the proper
functioning and safe use of the
equipment. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Therefore, please
do not dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Consult with local authorities, dealers or
Miele in order to dispose of and recycle
electrical and electronic appliances.
Miele assumes no responsibility for
deleting any personal data left on the
appliance being disposed. Please
ensure that your old appliance is kept
away from children until removal.
Observe safety requirements for
appliances that may tip over or pose an
entrapment hazard.

Overview
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Cooktop
KM 6357
a
c
bd
e
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 6386
a
bcd
fe
aCooking zone with Booster
bCooking zone with Booster
cCooking zone with Booster
dPowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
ePowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
de can be combined to form PowerFlex cooking area
fControls/Indicators

Overview
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Controls/Indicators
0123456789 0123456789 0123456789
0123456789 0123456789
h
f
o
88
m
e
c
ln
p
k
i
ab d
g
j
h
Sensor buttons
aFor switching the cooktop on and off
bFor activating/deactivating the system lock/safety lock
cFor switching the timer to hours
dTimer
- For turning on and off
- For switching between timer functions
- For selecting a cooking zone (see “Turning a cooking zone off automatically”)
eFor activating/deactivating Stop&Go
fFor selecting the power setting
gFor switching the Booster/TwinBooster/WaterBoost on/off
hTurning the PowerFlex cooking zone on/off
iControl scale
- For setting a timer/turn-off time
- For setting the power level for middle rear cooking zone (depending on model)
jTurning the keep warm function on/off
Indicator lamps
kResidual heat
lIn half hours if the minute minder setting exceeds 99minutes
mSystem lock/Safety lock activated
nShows cooking zone selection, e.g. rear right cooking zone

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oTwinBooster/WaterBoost (depending on model) switched on
Level 1
Level 2
pTimer display
 to  Time in minutes
. to . Time in hours
 System lock/Safety lock activated
 Demonstration mode activated

Overview
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Cooking zone data
KM 6357
Cooking
zone
Ø* Power in watts at 230V**
Inches cm
7–11 18–28 normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
2600
3000
3700
4–6 10–16 normal
Booster
1400
2200
6–9 15–23 normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
2100
3000
3700
6–9 15–23 normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
2100
3000
3700
+8 1/2"–9 /
7x9–9x15
22–23 /
15x23–
23x39
normal
TwinBooster, Level 1
TwinBooster, Level 2
3400
4800
7400
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.