Miele KM 523 Specification sheet

Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic hobs
KM 520
KM 523
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. 06 464 850
en-GB

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KM520...........................................................4
KM523...........................................................5
Cooking zones .....................................................6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning for the first time............................................14
Heating up for the first time ..........................................14
How the cooking zones work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching on and off ...............................................16
Residual heat indicator .............................................16
Settings .........................................................17
Switching on an extended area .......................................18
Pans ............................................................19
Tips on saving energy .............................................20
Overheating protection .............................................21
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To test the power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Contents
2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Safety instructions for installation .....................................28
Building-in dimensions .............................................32
Preparing the worktop ..............................................34
Fixing the spring clamps ............................................35
Installing the hob ..................................................36
Protective shelf ...................................................37
Sealant ..........................................................38
Electrical connection ...............................................39
Wiring diagram ...................................................41
After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Contents
3

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
4

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
5

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
6

This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use of the
appliance can, however, present a
risk of both personal injury and
material damage.
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 the
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and ensure that new users are
familiar with the content. Pass them
on to any future owner.
Correct application
~This hob is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and for use in
similar working and residential
environments such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–hostels and guest houses.
~It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cook and keep food warm.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience or knowledge, unless
they are supervised whilst using it, or
have been shown how to use it
correctly by a person responsible for
their safety.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

Safety with children
~Keep children away from the
appliance at all times. It is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury, do not allow
them to play with it or use the controls.
They will not understand the potential
dangers posed by it. They should be
supervised whenever you are working
in the kitchen.
~Older children may use the
appliance only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
~The appliance gets hot when in use
and remains hot for quite a while after
being switched off. To safeguard
against burning, keep children well
away from the appliance at all times.
~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 with the
risk of burning themselves.
~Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Turn pan handles inwards
away from the edge of the hob. Danger
of burning or scalding. Special hob
guards are available from good retail
outlets.
~Packaging, e.g. cling film,
polystyrene and plastic wrappings,
must be kept out of the reach of babies
and young children. Danger of
suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all
packaging safely as soon as possible.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Technical safety
~Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Do not install and use a damaged
appliance, it could be dangerous.
~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.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~For safety reasons, this appliance
may only be used after it has been built
in.
~Never open the housing of the
appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults.
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
Miele authorised person in strict
accordance with current national and
local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~During installation, maintenance and
repair work, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~If the connection cable is damaged,
it must be replaced by a suitably
qualified electrician with a specialist
connection cable of type H 05 VV-F
(pvc insulated), available from the Miele
Spare Parts Department.
~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).
~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. Danger of electric shock.
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings in a clean condition at all
times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
Correct use
~The appliance gets hot when in use
and remains hot for quite a while after
being switched off. There is a danger of
burning until the residual heat
indicators go out.
~Do not leave the appliance
unattended whilst it is in use.
Pans that have boiled dry can cause
damage to the ceramic surface for
which the manufacturer cannot be held
liable.
Boiling fat or oil could ignite and cause
a fire.
~If, despite this, oil or fat does catch
fire, do not attempt to put out the flames
with water. Use a suitable fire blanket,
saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to
smother the flames.
~Do not use the appliance to heat up
the room. Due to the high temperatures
radiated, objects near the appliance
could catch fire. The life of the
appliance could also be reduced.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

~For added protection, it is advisable
to use heat-resistant pot holders or
gloves when using the appliance. Do
not let them get damp or wet, as this
causes heat to transfer through the
material more quickly with the risk of
scalding or burning yourself.
~Do not flambé under a cooker hood.
The flames could set the cooker hood
on fire.
~Do not use the appliance as a
resting place for anything else. When
the appliance is switched on either
deliberately or by mistake, or when
there is residual heat present, there is
the risk of metal objects heating up,
with a danger of burning.
Depending on the material, other
objects left on the hob could also melt
or catch fire.
Damp pan lids might adhere to the
ceramic surface and be difficult to
dislodge.
Switch the cooking zones off after use.
~Do not cover the appliance, e.g.
with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This could
be a fire hazard if the appliance is
switched on by mistake.
~Do not use plastic or aluminium foil
containers. These melt at high
temperatures, and could catch fire.
~Do not heat up unopened tins of
food on the hob, as pressure will build
up in the tin, causing it to explode. This
could result in injury and scalding or
damage.
~Do not use pots and pans on the
ceramic hob with bases with
pronounced edges or or ridges, e.g.
cast iron pans. These could scratch or
scour the hob surface permanently.
~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").
~Never heat an empty pan unless the
manufacturer of the pan expressly
states that you can do so. This could
damage the appliance.
~Keep the hob clean. Grains of salt,
sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning
vegetables) can cause scratches.
~Never place hot pans on the area
around the residual heat indicators. The
electronic unit underneath could get
damaged.
~Do not drop anything on the ceramic
surface. Even a light object could
cause damage in certain
circumstances.
Warning and Safety instructions
11

~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.
~Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium
foil to get onto the cooking zones when
they are hot. If this should occur, switch
off the appliance, and carefully scrape
off all the sugar, plastic or aluminium
residues from the hob whilst they are
still hot, using a shielded scaper blade.
Take care not to burn yourself.
If residues are allowed to cool before
being removed, the ceramic surface
will be susceptible to pitting or even
cracking.
Clean the appliance once it has cooled
down.
~When using an electrical appliance,
e.g. a hand-held food blender, near the
hob, ensure that the cable of the
electrical appliance does not come into
contact with a hot cooking zone. The
insulation on the cable could become
damaged, giving rise to an electric
shock hazard.
~Spray canisters, aerosols and other
inflammable substances must not be
stored in a drawer under the hob.
Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
~Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Some foods may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking at a
sufficiently high temperature for long
enough. Therefore, when cooking or
reheating food such as poultry, it is
particularly important that the food is
completely cooked through. If in doubt,
cook it for longer.
~If the hob is installed behind a
furniture door it may only be operated
with the door open. Do not close the
door whilst the hob is in use or whilst
there is any residual heat left in the
appliance.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
12

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often 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
13

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
14

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
15

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
16

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
17

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
18

Pans
–Most suitable
The best pans for use on a ceramic
hob are those with a thick base
which is very slightly concave when
cold. When heated, the base flattens
to rest evenly on the hob, optimising
the conduction of the heat.
cold hot
–Less suitable
Pans made of glass, ceramic or
stoneware are less suitable, as they
do not conduct the heat so well.
–Not suitable
Dishes or containers made from
plastic or aluminium foil must not be
used as these melt at high
temperatures.
–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").
–Do not use pots and pans on the
ceramic hob with bases with
pronounced edges or ridges, e.g.
cast iron pans. These could scratch
or scour the hob surface
permanently.
–Lift pans into position on the hob.
Sliding them into place can cause
scuffs and scratches.
–Often the maximum diameter quoted
by manufacturers refers to the
diameter of the top rim of the pot or
pan. The diameter of the base
(generally smaller) is more important.
Operation
19

Tips on saving energy
–Check that the diameter of the pan
base is wide enough for the cooking
zone so that heat is not lost
unnecessarily.
too small suitable
–Use a pan lid whenever possible to
minimise heat loss.
uncovered covered
– Select a smaller pan when cooking
small quantities. A small pan on a
small cooking zone uses less energy
than a large, partially filled pan on a
large cooking zone.
–Use as little water as possible to
cook with.
–Reduce the power setting once the
water has come to the boil or the oil
is hot enough to fry in.
–When cooking for a long time, switch
the cooking zone off about 5 to
10 minutes before the end of the
cooking time. In this way, use is
made of the residual heat.
–Cooking times are greatly reduced
when using a pressure cooker.
Operation
20