Miele MasterChef KM421 User manual

Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 421
KM 424
KM 427
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read the Operating Manual
before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 647 560
en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
KM421..........................................................10
KM424..........................................................11
KM427..........................................................12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clean the cooktop .................................................13
Heat the cooktop ..................................................13
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on and off .................................................14
Operating / Residual heat indicator....................................14
Settings .........................................................15
Overheating protection .............................................16
Selecting cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The cooking surface ...............................................17
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents
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READ THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE
COOKTOP
WARNING -
This appliance is only intended
for residential cooking. The
manufacturer can not be held
responsible for damage or
injury caused by improper use
or for uses other than those
for which this appliance is
intended.
When using your appliance, follow
basic safety precautions including
the following:
Installation
~Be certain your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with national
and local safety regulations. The
manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damage caused by an
incorrect installation or connection.
~To guarantee the electrical safety of
this appliance, continuity must exist be-
tween the appliance and an effective
grounding system. It is imperative that
this basic safety requirement is met. If
there is any doubt, have the electrical
system of the house checked by a
qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by the
lack, or inadequacy of, an effective
grounding system.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this
appliance.
~Before servicing, disconnect the
power supply by either shutting off the
power main or manually "tripping" the
circuit breaker.
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~Do not install the cooktop directly
above a dishwasher, refrigerator or
freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktop
may damage them.
~If the cooktop is installed above an
oven, keep the cooktop’s power cord
from contacting the oven.
~Because of the heat radiated it is not
recommended to install the cooktop
above a drawer. It should only be
installed above a cabinet base unit with
a dummy drawer front and an
additional protective base between the
appliance and the cabinet.
~This equipment has not been
designed for maritime use or for use in
mobile installations such as aircraft or
recreational vehicles. However, under
certain circumstances it may be
possible for an installation in these
applications. Please contact the
nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele
Technical Service Department with
specific requirements.
Use
~Do not use the appliance until it is
properly installed in the countertop.
~This appliance is equipped with an
overheating protection feature. See,
"Overheating protection" for information.
~Never use the appliance to warm or
heat the room. Due to the high
temperatures radiated objects left near
the appliance could catch fire.
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Protection from damage
~Do not drop anything on the ceramic
surface of the cooktop. Although the
ceramic glass is shock and scratch
resistant, it is not shock or scratch
proof.
~Do not use pots or pans with
pronounced edges or ridges on the
ceramic cooktop. These could scratch
the cooktop permanently. See
"Selecting Cookware" for more
information. Grains of salt and sand can
also scratch. Make sure that the bases
of any pots and pans are clean, free of
any fat or oils and are dry.
~Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, pieces of plastic or aluminium
foil to fall on the burners when they are
hot. If these residues are allowed to
cool on the ceramic surface pitting or
even cracking could occur.
~Any spills should be removed as
quickly as possible to prevent them
from burning on and becoming difficult
to remove.
~Do not use a steam cleaner to clean
the appliance. Steam could penetrate
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~Never place hot pots or pans over
the display, as the underlying
electronics may be damaged.
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Injury prevention
~Do not touch the cooktop or the area
surrounding it during or immediately
after use. The cooktop may be hot even
though it is dark in color. Areas near it
may become hot enough to cause
burns. Do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials touch the
cooktop or areas near it until they have
cooled.
Wait until the residual heat indicators
go out.
~CAUTION: Do not store toys or
items of interest to children in cabinets
above or behind the appliance.
Children climbing onto the cooktop to
reach these items may be injured.
~Children should not be left alone or
unattended near the appliance when in
use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
~Protect your hands with insulated
gloves or potholders when using the
appliance. Use only dry, heat resistant
potholders. Moist or damp potholders
used on hot surfaces can result in
steam burns. Do not let the potholder
touch the hot heating element. Do not
use towels or other bulky items near the
appliance.
~To prevent burns and breathing
difficulty, allow the cooktop to cool
before cleaning. Some cleaners may
produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
~Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Danger of burns
~Pot and pan handles should be
turned inward and not extend over the
countertop to reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and
spills.
~Use the proper pan size.
Select cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the heating
element. Using undersized cookware
will expose a portion of the heating
element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing or handles
becoming hot. The proper size pot or
pan will also improve effeciency.
~Before using glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other glazed
cookware on the cooktop, verify that
they can be used on a cooking surface.
~Do not heat unopened food
containers. Build-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
~At higher settings, be cautious of
splattering grease or boiling over
liquids, which may produce smoke.
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~Before removing pots and pans, be
sure to turn off the burners.
~Do not store items on the appliance
when not in use. Items could melt or
catch fire from residual heat or if the
cooktop is turned on inadvertently.
~Never cover the cooktop with a
cloth. A fire could result.
~Never leave the cooktop unattended
when cooking with oil or fat.
Overheated fat could ignite. Always
heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.
~Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
~When frying food, make sure that
the food is as dry as possible before
placing it in the oil. Moisture can cause
hot oil to splatter and boil over.
~Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up into
the hood by the suction or the grease
filters may ignite.
~Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate on the
appliance.
~Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the cooktop,
they may present a fire hazard.
~Flammable materials should not be
stored on or near your appliance.
~If there is a drawer directly
underneath the appliance without any
wooden base in between, ensure that
no aerosols, combustible liquids or
other easily flammable materials are
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer, they must be
made of heat-resistant material.
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Appliance safety
~In the event of any damage to the
appliance, it must be turned off
immediately and disconnected from the
electricity supply by either shutting off
the power main or manually "tripping"
the circuit breaker. Contact Technical
Service.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired. Ensure power is not
supplied to the appliance until repair
work is completed.
~Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
Any breakages or cracks in the ceramic
surface of the appliance are defects
and must be treated as such. If the
cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spills may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
~Repairs should only be performed
by qualified technicians to ensure
safety. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Under no circumstances
open the outer casing of the appliance.
~While the appliance is under
warranty repairs should only be
performed by an authorized service
technician. Otherwise the warranty is
void.
Further safety notes
~Make certain that the power cords of
small appliances do not come in
contact with the cooktop. Danger of
electric shock!
~Only use cookware suitable for the
range-top. Unsuitable cookware may
break due to sudden temperature
changes.
~Do not use plastic or aluminum
containers. They will melt at high
temperatures. Fire hazard!
~Do not allow children to operate or
play with or near the cooktop.
~If a pet hops onto the cooktop, a
touch control sensor could be activated
turning on a burner. Keep pets away
from the cooktop at all times and
activate the child safety lock.
~Before discarding an old appliance,
remove the power cord to prevent
hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY
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Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing
materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling center about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
disconnect it from the gas and
electrical supply and cut off the
power cord to prevent it from
becoming a hazard.
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KM 421
abcd Single burners
Control knobs for burners
erear left
frear right
gfront left
hfront right
iArea with 4 operating / residual heat indicator lights
KM 421 rear left
a
rear right
b
front left
c
front right
d
diameter
inches
(cm)
53/4"
(14.5)
7"
(18)
7"
(18)
53/4"
(14.5)
Watts 1200 1800 1800 1200
Guide to the cooktop
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