Miele KM 6356 User manual

Operating and installation instructions
Ceramic hobs with induction
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.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 743 770

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 4
Caring for the environment................................................................................. 13
Overview ............................................................................................................... 14
Hob ........................................................................................................................ 14
Controls / Indicators .............................................................................................. 15
Cooking zones ....................................................................................................... 17
Accessories supplied............................................................................................. 18
Before using for the first time............................................................................. 19
Cleaning the hob for the first time ......................................................................... 19
Switching on the hob for the first time................................................................... 19
Induction............................................................................................................... 20
The induction principle........................................................................................... 20
Noises .................................................................................................................... 21
Pans ....................................................................................................................... 22
Tips on saving energy ......................................................................................... 23
Power level range................................................................................................. 24
Operation .............................................................................................................. 25
How the hob is operated........................................................................................ 25
Switching on .......................................................................................................... 26
Selecting/changing the power level....................................................................... 26
Switching off .......................................................................................................... 26
Residual heat indicator .......................................................................................... 26
PowerFlex cooking area......................................................................................... 27
Auto heat-up .......................................................................................................... 28
Booster................................................................................................................... 29
Keeping warm........................................................................................................ 31
Timer ..................................................................................................................... 32
Minute minder ........................................................................................................ 32
Switching a cooking zone off automatically .......................................................... 33
Using both timer functions at the same time......................................................... 34
Additional functions............................................................................................. 35
Stop&Go ................................................................................................................ 35
Recall ..................................................................................................................... 35
Safety features ..................................................................................................... 36
System lock / Safety lock ...................................................................................... 36

Contents
3
Safety switch-off.................................................................................................... 37
Overheating protection .......................................................................................... 38
Cleaning and care................................................................................................ 39
Problem solving guide......................................................................................... 41
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 44
Safety instructions for installation ..................................................................... 45
Safety distances................................................................................................... 46
Installation notes.................................................................................................. 50
Building-in dimensions ....................................................................................... 51
Installation ............................................................................................................ 52
Electrical connection........................................................................................... 54
Wiring diagram....................................................................................................... 56
After sales service, data plate ............................................................................ 57
Product data sheets ............................................................................................ 58

Warning and Safety instructions
4
This hob complies with all relevant safety requirements. Inappro‐
priate 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 be‐
fore using it for the first time. They contain important notes on in‐
stallation, safety, use and maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compli‐
ance with these 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
5
Correct application
 This hob is intended for domestic use and use in other similar en‐
vironments.
 This hob 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.
 People with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge who are not able to use the hob
safely on their own must be supervised whilst using it. They may on‐
ly use it unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in safe‐
ly and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect op‐
eration.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the hob
unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the hob unsupervised if
they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and can recognise
and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean the hob unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the hob and do not let
them play with it.
 The hob gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after
being switched off. Keep children well away from the hob until it has
cooled down and there is no danger of burning.
 Danger of burning.
Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in stor‐
age areas above or next to the hob. Otherwise they could be temp‐
ted into climbing onto the appliance.
 Danger of burning or scalding.
Place pots and pans on the cooking zone in such a way that chil‐
dren cannot pull them down and burn themselves.
 Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. 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.
 Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the hob inadvertently. Use the safety lock when the hob is in use to
prevent children from altering the settings selected.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and re‐
pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the hob for visible signs of damage.
 Reliable and safe operation of this hob can only be assured if it
has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of this hob can only be guaranteed when cor‐
rectly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is
met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a
qualified electrician.
 To avoid the risk of damage to the hob, make sure that the con‐
nection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the
mains electricity supply before connecting it to the mains.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.
 Do not connect the hob to the mains electrical supply by a multi-
socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and do not
guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 For safety reasons, this hob may only be used after it has been
built in.
 This hob must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a
ship).
 Never open the casing of the hob.
Touching or tampering with electrical connections or components
and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults.
 While the hob is under guarantee, repairs should only be under‐
taken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the guar‐
antee is invalidated.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genu‐
ine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components
must only be replaced by Miele 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 electricity supply by a qualified
electrician (see "Electrical connection").
 If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special connection cable type H 05 V2 V2-F (PVC insulated). See
"Electrical connection".
 The hob 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 un‐
til any maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
 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, discon‐
nect it from the mains electricity supply and contact Miele.
 If the hob is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door), ensure
that the door is never closed whilst the hob is in use. Heat and mois‐
ture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subse‐
quent damage to the hob, the housing unit and the floor. Do not
close the door until the residual heat indicators have gone out.

Warning and Safety instructions
9
Correct use
 The hob 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.
 Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the hob
when it is in use could catch fire.
Do not use the hob to heat up the room.
 Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave the hob unat‐
tended when cooking with oil and fat. If it does ignite do not attempt
to put the flames out with water.
Disconnect the hob 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 food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars
on the hob, as pressure can build up in the container, 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 hob is switch‐
ed on by mistake or if residual heat is still present.
 When the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by mis‐
take, 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 sur‐
face and be difficult to dislodge. Do not use the appliance as a rest‐
ing place. Switch the cooking zones off after use.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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 trans‐
fer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or
burning yourself.
 When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food blen‐
der, near the hob, ensure that the cable of the electrical appliance
cannot come into contact with the hot hob. The insulation on the ca‐
ble could become damaged.
 Grains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can
cause scratches if they get under pan bases. Make sure that the ce‐
ramic surface is clean before placing pans on it.
 Even a light object can cause damage in certain circumstances.
Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.
 Placing hot pans on the sensors and indicators could damage to
the electronics underneath. Do not place hot pans on the sensors or
indicators.
 Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or alumini‐
um 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 oc‐
cur, switch off the appliance and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or
aluminium residues whilst still hot, using a shielded scraper blade.
Wear oven gloves. Allow the cooking zones to cool down and clean
them with a suitable ceramic hob cleaning agent.
 Pans which boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do
not leave the hob unattended whilst it is being used.
 Only use pots and pans with smooth bases. Rough bases will
scratch the ceramic glass.
 Lift pans into position on the hob. Sliding them into place can
cause scuffs and scratches.