Miele KM 6012 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. 09 710 060en-GB

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................3
Caring for the environment.........................................11
Guide to the appliance ............................................12
Hob ............................................................12
Cooking zones ....................................................12
Before using for the first time.......................................13
Cleaning for the first time............................................13
Heating up for the first time ..........................................13
How the cooking zones work .......................................14
Operation .......................................................15
Switching on and off ...............................................15
Residual heat indicator .............................................15
Settings .........................................................16
Pans ...........................................................17
Tips on saving energy ............................................18
Overheating protection ............................................19
Cleaning and care ................................................20
Problem solving guide ............................................22
Optional accessories..............................................23
Safety instructions for installation...................................24
Building-in dimensions ...........................................28
Preparing the worktop.............................................29
Installing the hob .................................................31
Protective shelf ..................................................33
Connecting up to the cooker unit....................................34
Electrical connection..............................................35
After sales service, data plate ......................................37
Contents
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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.
~Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the appliance inadvertently. Activate the safety lock when the hob is
in use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.
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 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.
~The hob may only be combined with cookers with integrated hob
controls as specified by Miele for use with that hob.
The manufacturer cannot guarantee trouble-free operation if the
appliance is operated in combination with appliances other than
those quoted by the manufacturer as being suitable.
~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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~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.
~Placing hot objects on the sensors and displays could damage
the electronics underneath them. Do not place hot pans on the
sensors and displays.
~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 frame of the hob 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 transport and protective packing
has been 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. 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.
Disposing 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 dispose of it with
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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Hob
Cooking zones
Cooking zone Cin cm Rating in watts for 230 V
t12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200
q14.5 1200
r18.0 1800
s14.5 1200
Total: 6400
aDouble circle zone
bcd Single circle zones
eResidual heat indicators
Guide to the appliance
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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, data plate,
guarantee" section of this booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
^Remove any protective wrapping and
adhesive labels.
^Before using for the first time, clean
the appliance with a damp cloth only
and then wipe dry
Heating up for the first time
The metal components have a
protective coating which may give off a
slight smell when heated up for the first
time. The smell and any vapours do not
indicate a faulty connection or
appliance, and they are not harmful to
health.
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 mo-
del, the heating elements may be
separated by an insulating 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 temperature 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
aTechnically necessary, not defective
bOverheating protection
cOuter heating element
dInsulating ring
eInner heat element
How the cooking zones work
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Switching on and off
The cookers units have two different
types of control dials for the cooking
zones:
–Control with stop
^Turn the control clockwise to the
power level required to switch it on.
^Turn the control anti-clockwise to "0"
to switch it off.
–Control without stop - can be
rotated 360°
^Turn the control either clockwise or
anti-clockwise to switch the
applicable cooking zone on and off.
Do not leave the appliance
unattended whilst it is being used.
Switching the outer circle of a double
circle zone on and off
The outer circle of the double circle
zone can be switched on if a very large
pan or fish kettle is being used.
On
^Turn the cooking zone control
clockwise past "12" as far as it will
go.
^Then turn the control anti-clockwise
back to the required setting.
Off
^Turn the control back to the "0"
position.
When the same cooking zone is
switched on again, only the inner zone
will switch on.
Residual heat indicator
When a cooking zone is switched on,
e.g. front left, the appropriate residual
heat indicator lights up 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
whilst the residual heat indicators
are still lit.
Fire hazard and danger of burning.
Do not place hot pans on or near the
residual heat indicators or on the
display. The electronic unit
underneath could get damaged.
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 braising (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 servings, should only be taken as a
guide. With deep pans, large quantities or when cooking without the lid, a higher
setting is required. For smaller quantities, select a lower setting.
Operation
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–The best pans 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
–Pans made of glass, ceramic or
stoneware are less suitable, as they
do not conduct the heat so well.
– 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 or ridges, e.g.
cast iron pans. These could scratch
or scour the hob surface
permanently. Only use pots and
pans with smooth bases.
–Lift pans into position on the hob.
Sliding them into place can cause
scuffs and scratches.
–Check that the diameter of the pan
base is wide enough for the cooking
zone so that heat is not lost
unnecessarily. Please note that the
maximum diameter quoted by
manufacturers often refers to the
diameter of the top rim of the pot or
pan. The diameter of the base
(generally smaller) is more important.
Too small Suitable
Pans
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–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, and 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.
Tips on saving energy
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Each cooking zone has a safety
switch-off feature (internal temperature
limiter). This automatically switches off
the heating elements in the cooking
zone before it overheats. Once the
cooking zone has cooled down to a
safe level the heating will automatically
switch back on again.
Overheating can be caused by:
–a cooking zone being switched on
without a pan on it
–Heating up an empty pan
–the base of a pan not sitting evenly
on the cooking zone
–the pan not conducting heat
properly.
On ceramic hobs you can tell that the
overheating protection has activated
because the heating switches on and
off even when the highest setting is
selected
Overheating protection
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For Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning products see "Optional
accessories".
,Do not use a steam cleaning
appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach electrical
components and cause a short
circuit.
The appliance should be cleaned after
each use. Let it cool down to room
temperature before cleaning.
To avoid water marks and limescale
deposits, use a soft cloth to dry
surfaces that have been cleaned with
water.
To avoid damaging the surface of
your appliance, do not use:
–washing-up liquid,
–cleaning agents containing soda,
alkalines, ammonia, acids or
chlorides,
–cleaning agents containing
descaling agents,
–stain or rust removers,
–abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.
powder cleaners and cream
cleaners,
– solvent-based cleaning agents,
– dishwasher cleaner,
– grill and oven cleaners,
– glass cleaning agents,
– hard, abrasive brushes or sponges,
e.g. pot scourers, brushes or
sponges which have been previously
used with abrasive cleaning agents,
–melamine eraser blocks,
–sharp, pointed objects which could
damage the seal between the
ceramic surface and the surrounding
frame, and between the frame and
the worktop.
Cleaning and care
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