Miele KM 520 User manual

Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic hobs
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. 06 464 850en-GB

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KM520...........................................................4
KM523...........................................................5
Cooking zones .....................................................6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning for the first time............................................16
Heating up for the first time ..........................................16
How the cooking zones work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching on and off ...............................................18
Residual heat indicator .............................................18
Settings .........................................................19
Switching on an extended area .......................................20
Pans ............................................................21
Tips on saving energy .............................................22
Overheating protection .............................................23
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
To test the power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Contents
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety instructions for installation .....................................30
Building-in dimensions .............................................34
Preparing the worktop ..............................................36
Fixing the spring clamps ............................................37
Installing the hob ..................................................38
Protective shelf ...................................................39
Sealant ..........................................................40
Electrical connection ...............................................41
Wiring diagram ...................................................43
After sales service, data plate, guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contents
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KM 520
abcd Single circle zones
eResidual heat indicators
Control for cooking zone
fRear left
gRear right
hFront right
iFront left
Description of the appliance
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KM 523
aDouble circle zone
bd Single circle zones
cExtended cooking zone
eResidual heat indicators
Control for cooking zone
fRear left
gRear right
hFront right
iFront left
Description of the appliance
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Cooking zones
Cooking
zone
KM 520 KM 523
Cin cm Rating in watts
(230 V)
Cin cm Rating in watts
(230 V)
y14.5 1200 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200
w21.0 2300 14.5 1200
x14.5 1200 17.0 / 17.0 x 26.5 1500 / 2400
z18.0 1800 18.0 1800
Total: 6500 Total: 7600
Description of the appliance
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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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
~This hob is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for
use in domestic households and similar working and residential
environments.
~The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
~It is intended for domestic use only to cook food and keep it
warm. Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer and
could be dangerous.
~The appliance can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older 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.
~Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and
plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and
children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in
packaging, or pull it over their head and suffocate.
~Danger of burning.
Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in
storage areas above or behind the appliance. Otherwise they could
be tempted into climbing onto the appliance
~Danger of burning or scalding.
Place pots and pans on the cooking zones in such a way that
children cannot pull them down and burn themselves.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Technical safety
~Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by
a Miele-authorised person. Installation, maintenance and repairs by
unqualified persons could be dangerous.
~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 are a fire hazard
and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
~For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise
the guarantee is 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 hob is not intended for use with an external timer switch or a
remote control system.
~The hob must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified
electrician. If the 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.
~Danger of electric shock.
Do not use the hob 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 guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
~Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave the
appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fat.
If oil or fat does catch fire, do not attempt to put out the flames with
water. Disconnect the appliance 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 cooker hood on fire. Do
not flambé under a cooker hood.
~Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can
ignite when heated. Therefore do not store such items or
substances in a drawer under the hob. Cutlery inserts must be
heat-resistant.
~Do not heat an empty pan.
~Do not heat up unopened tins of food on the hob, as pressure will
build up in the tin, causing it to explode.
~Do not cover the hob, e.g. with a hob cover, a cloth or protective
foil. The material could catch fire, shatter or melt if the appliance is
switched on by mistake or if residual heat is still present.
~When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food
blender, near the appliance, ensure that the cable of the electrical
appliance cannot come into contact with the hot appliance. The
insulation on the cable could become damaged.
~Plastic and aluminium foil containers melt at high temperatures.
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers on the hob.
~If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it may
only be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the door
whilst the hob in use or whilst there is any residual heat present.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~The appliance 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.
~You could burn yourself on the hot hob. 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 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 hob heating up, with the danger of
burning.
Depending on the material, other items left on the hob 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.
~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 from the hob whilst still hot, using a
shielded scraper blade. Wear oven gloves.
Allow the cooking zones to cool down and then clean them with a
suitable ceramic hob cleaning agent.
~Pans which boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do
not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is being used.
~Do not use pots or pans on the hob with bases with pronounced
edges or ridges. These could scratch or scour the ceramic glass
surface permanently. Only use pots and pans with smooth bases.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Lift pans into position on the hob. Sliding them into place can
cause scuffs and scratches.
~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 could cause damage in certain
circumstances. Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.
~Never place hot pans on the area around the residual heat
indicators. The electronic unit underneath could get damaged.
~Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the
appliance when it is in use could catch fire. Do not use the
appliance to heat up the room.
~The control panel and the hob frame or hob edges (on hobs with
bevelled edges) can become hot due to the influence of the
following factors: operating duration, high power level(s), large pans
and the number of cooking zones being used.
~Aluminium pans or pans with an aluminium base can cause
metallic, shiny marks to appear on the ceramic surface. These
marks can be removed using a ceramic and stainless steel hob
cleaner (see "Cleaning and care").
~To prevent the risk of spillages etc. burning on, remove any
soiling as quickly as possible and ensure that pan bases are clean,
dry and free of grease.
Cleaning and care
~Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Disposal of the packing
material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should 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.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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. Please
do not therefore dispose of it with your
household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Caring for the environment
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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" section of this
booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
^Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers.
^Before using for the first time, clean
the appliance with a damp cloth only
and then wipe dry.
Heating up for the first time
On hobs with bevelled glass edges,
a small gap may be visible between
the hob and the worktop during the
first few days after installation. This
gap will reduce with time as the
appliance is used and will not affect
the electrical safety of your
appliance.
Metal components have a protective
coating which may give off a slight
smell when heated up for the first time.
This is not harmful to health. The smell
and any fumes given off will dissipate
after a short time, and do not indicate a
faulty connection or appliance.
Before using for the first time
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Single circle cooking zones have one
heating element, whilst double circle
(vario) cooking zones and extended
zones have two. Depending on the
model, the heating elements may be
separated by an isolating ring.
Each cooking zone has overheating
protection (a temperature limiter), which
stops the ceramic surface from
becoming too hot (see "Overheating
protection").
When a power level is selected, the
heat switches on and the element can
be seen through the ceramic surface.
The heat output of the cooking zones
depends on the power level selected,
and is electronically regulated. This
controls the "timing" of a cooking zone,
switching the element on and off.
Single circle zone
aOverheating protection
bHeating element
Double circle zone
aIntentional gap
bOverheating protection
cOuter heating element
dIsolating ring
eInner heating element
How the cooking zones work
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Switching on and off
Do not leave the appliance
unattended whilst it is being used.
Controls on cooking zones without
extended areas can be turned through
360°. These cooking zones are
switched on by turning the
corresponding control clockwise or
anti-clockwise to the required setting,
and they are switched off by turning the
control clockwise or anti-clockwise
back to "0".
Controls on cooking zones with
extended areas have a resistance on
them. These cooking zones are
switched on by turning the appropriate
control clockwise to the required
setting, and they are switched off by
turning the control anti-clockwise back
to "0".
Do not force the control past the
point of resistance to "0" as this will
damage it.
Residual heat indicator
When a cooking zone is switched on,
e.g. front left, the appropriate residual
heat indicator lights up in the display
when the zone has reached a certain
temperature.
The residual heat indicator will switch
off after the cooking zone has been
switched off once the temperature has
dropped to a safe level.
Do not touch the cooking zones or
place any heat-sensitive items on
them whilst they are still hot.
Danger of burning, and fire hazard.
Operation
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Settings
Cooking process Settings
Melting butter, chocolate etc.
Dissolving gelatine
Preparing yoghurt
1-2
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter
Warming small quantities of food/liquid
Keeping warm food which sticks easily
Cooking rice
1-3
Warming liquid and semi-solid foods
Thickening sauces, e.g. hollandaise
Making porridge
Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs
Steaming fruit
3-5
Defrosting deep frozen food
Steaming vegetables, fish
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, pulses
Cooking broths, pulse soups
4-6
Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large
quantities of food
7
Gentle frying (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish,
vegetables, fried eggs etc.
8-9
Frying pancakes etc. 9 - 11
Boiling large quantities of water
Bringing to the boil
11-12
These settings, which envisage approx. 4 helpings, should only be taken as a
guide. With deep pans, large quantities or when cooking without a lid, a higher
setting is needed. For smaller quantities, select a lower setting.
Operation
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Switching on an extended area
Depending on model, the outer circle of
a double circle zone or the extended
cooking zone can be switched on to
provide an extended cooking area
when cooking with larger pans.
Proceed as follows:
^Turn the cooking zone control
clockwise past "12" to the point of
resistance.
^Then turn the control anti-clockwise
back to the required setting.
Switch the extended cooking zone off
by turning the control anti-clockwise
back to the "0" position.
Operation
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