Miele KM6357 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Ceramic cooktops with induction
To avoid 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.
M.-Nr. 09 542 740en - AU, NZ

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................5
Guide to the appliance ............................................15
Models ..........................................................15
KM 6357 / KM 6358 .............................................15
KM 6379 ......................................................16
KM 6386 / KM 6387 .............................................17
Control panel .....................................................18
Cooking zones ....................................................20
Caring for the environment.........................................23
Before using for the first time.......................................24
Cleaning for the first time............................................24
Before using for the first time.........................................24
Induction........................................................25
The induction principle .............................................25
Noises ..........................................................26
Pans ............................................................27
Power level range ................................................28
Operation .......................................................29
How the cooktop is operated.........................................29
To switch the cooktop on............................................30
Activating the cooking zones.........................................30
Setting the power level .............................................30
Altering the power level .............................................30
PowerFlex cooking area ............................................31
Auto heat-up .....................................................32
Booster function...................................................34
Keeping warm function .............................................36
Switching off and residual heat indicators...............................37
Tips on saving energy ............................................38
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Timer ...........................................................39
Minute minder ....................................................40
To switch a cooking zone off automatically ..............................43
To use both timer functions at the same time ............................44
Safety features ...................................................45
Safety lock / System lock ...........................................45
Stop and Go......................................................47
Safety switch-off...................................................48
Overheating protection .............................................49
Cleaning and care ................................................50
Programming ....................................................52
Problem solving guide ............................................55
Optional accessories..............................................59
Con|ctivity and Miele|home.......................................63
Signing on the cooktop .............................................63
Signing off the cooktop .............................................64
Safety instructions for installation...................................65
Safety distances..................................................66
Cooktop with frame or bevelled edge ................................69
Installation notes ..................................................69
Building-in dimensions .............................................70
KM 6357 ......................................................70
KM 6379 ......................................................71
KM 6386 ......................................................72
Installing the cooktop...............................................73
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Flush-fitted cooktops .............................................74
Building-in dimensions .............................................74
KM 6358 ......................................................74
KM 6387 ......................................................75
Installing the cooktop...............................................76
Electrical connection..............................................79
Wiring diagram ...................................................80
After sales service, data plate, warranty ..............................81
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This appliance complies with all relevant 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 installation and
before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on
installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
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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.
~The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
~This appliance must only be used to cook food and keep it warm.
Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer 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 or knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety.
~Do not modify this appliance.
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Safety with children
~Small children must be kept away from the appliance unless they
are constantly supervised.
~Older children may only use the appliance if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
~Children must not be allowed to clean the appliance
unsupervised.
~This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not
allow children to play with the appliance or its controls.
~The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while
after being switched off. Keep children well away from the appliance
until it has cooled down and there is no danger of burning.
~Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings,
must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Danger of
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon as
possible.
~Danger of burning.
Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in
storage areas above or next to the appliance. Otherwise they could
be tempted into climbing onto the appliance
~Danger of burning or scalding.
Keep all pans out of reach of children. Turn pan handles inwards
away from the edge of the cooktop.
~Activate the safety lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the appliance inadvertently. Use the safety lock when the cooktop is
in use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.
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Technical safety
~Installation, maintenance and repair work may only be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance
with national and local safety regulations. Installation, maintenance
and repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Miele
cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
~A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance
for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if
correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly tested, 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 appliance, make sure that the
connection data (frequency and voltage) on the data plate
corresponds to the household supply, before connecting the
appliance to the mains supply.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee
the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
~This cooktop must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
~Do not open the casing of the appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections or components and
mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults.
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~While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise
the warranty will be invalidated.
~The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance
when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
~The cooktop is not intended for use with an external timer switch
or a remote control system.
~The cooktop must be connected to the electrical supply by a
qualified electrician. If the electrical connection cable is faulty, it
must be replaced with a special connection cable installed by a
qualified electrician. See "Electrical connection".
~The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity
supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that
power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been
installed or until any maintenance or repair work has been carried
out.
~It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
–the mains fuse is disconnected,
–the screw-out fuse is removed
(in countries where this is applicable),
–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.
~If the cooktop is fitted with a communication module, in addition
to disconnecting the cooktop, this module must also be
disconnected from the mains electricity during installation and
maintenance of the cooktop as well as while any repair work is being
carried out.
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~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,
and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
~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.
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