Miele MasterChef KM452 User manual

Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 452
To prevent accidents
and machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation
or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 05 797 830

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Burner touch controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Burner displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before usi g for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clean the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heat the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Touch controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Automatic reset of the touch controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Manual reset of the touch controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Usi g the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning on a burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cooking without auto heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooktop settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning on a variable burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning on the extended burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning off a burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning off the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecti g cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The cooking surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety cut-out feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To set the timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To set the timer to turn off a burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cooktop care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Freque tly asked questio s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cooktop Setti gs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tech ical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Co te ts
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READ THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE
COOKTOP
WARNING -
This applia ce is o ly i te ded
for reside tial cooki g. The
ma ufacturer ca ot be held
respo sible for damage or
i jury caused by improper use
or for uses other tha those for
which this applia ce is
i te ded.
When using your appliance, follow
basic safety precautions including
the following:
I stallatio
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 between the appliance and an ef-
fective grounding system. It is impera-
tive 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4

Protectio 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 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 touch controls, as the
underlying electronics may be
damaged.
To prevent damage to the cooktop
do not use pans with thin bases on
this cooktop. Never heat an empty pan
unless the pan manufacturer states that
you can do so.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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I jury preve tio
Do not touch the cooktop or the
surrounding areas 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.
Children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where a
cooktop is in use. Never allow children
to sit or stand on any part of the
cooktop.
Caution: Do not store items of interest
to children in cabinets above a
cooktop. Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach these items could be
injured.
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. Built-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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before removing pots and pans, be
sure to turn off the burners.
Do not store items on the cooktop
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 a cooktop unattended
when cooking with oil or fat.
Overheated oil 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 the 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Applia ce 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 otes
Make certain that the power cords
of small appliances do not come in
contact with the cooktop. Danger of
electric shock!
Always make sure food is cooked
thoroughly before eating.
Only use cookware suitable for the
range-top. Unsuitable cookware
may break due to sudden temperature
changes.
Do not use plastic or aluminium
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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a f Variable burners
b c Single burners
d e
Bur er Diameter i i ches (cm) Rati g i watts
front left a
variable
53/4" (14.5) /
9" (23)
1100 /
2500
rear left b53/4" (14.5) 1200
rear middle left c71/16" (18) 1800
rear middle right d71/16" (18) / 1800
extended d+c16 1/4" x 7 1/16" ( 41.5 x 18) 4400
rear right e53/4" (14.5) 1200
front right f
variable
43/4" (12) /
81/4" (21)
900 /
2400
d+cExtended burner
gTouch control area
Guide to the cooktop
9
a
b
f
e
g
cd

Touch co trols
hCooktop "ON/OFF" control
iBurner controls
jTimer
kSafety lock indicator
lSafety lock
Guide to the cooktop
10
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