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Operating instructions

Ceramic hob
with induction
KM 418
KM 418-1

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. 05 621 621

en - GB

Summary of Contents for KM 418

Page 1: ...ons Ceramic hob with induction KM 418 KM 418 1 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 05 621 621 en GB ...

Page 2: ...and heating up for the first time 13 Operation 14 The induction principle 14 Pans 16 Function of the sensor switches 17 Switching on 17 Settings 18 Auto heat up 19 Booster 20 Switching off and residual heat indicators 21 Safety lock 22 Safety switch off 23 Overheating protection 24 Cleaning and care 26 Problem solving guide 28 Electrical connection 30 After sales service 32 Data plate 32 Contents ...

Page 3: ...d on 1400 W 600 W Control panel cHob ON OFF sensor switch dSensor switch for safety lock eSafety lock indicator lamp fCooking zone controls gSensor switch for Booster function on the rear cooking zone hMains cable iPlug Depending on country of destination the appliance may be supplied with or without a plug The plug shown is for illustration only Description of the appliance 3 ...

Page 4: ... A Auto heat up activated alternating with the continued cooking setting selected ß No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable see section on suitable pans F Fault message see Problem solving guide P Booster activated only for the rear cooking zone ksensor for setting the power level Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ly be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly 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 o...

Page 6: ...ntended for domestic use only and is not to be used for commercial purposes Use this appliance for the preparation of food only Any other usage is at the owner s risk and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance This appliance must not be set up or operated in the open air Warning and Safety instructions 6 ...

Page 7: ...le 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 ...

Page 8: ...wn 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 use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to other components for which the manufacturer cannot ac...

Page 9: ...on the hob If the hob is switched on or if there is residual heat present the metallic items can heat up and cause burning Remember that metallic items can cause the cooking zone to heat up unintentionally Depending on material other non metallic items can melt or burn if placed on the hob Switch the hob off after use Do not cover the appliance e g with a cloth kitchen foil etc This could be a fir...

Page 10: ...here is any damage to the ceramic surface the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply immediately and not used until it has been repaired Danger of electric shock Repairs must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be very dangerous and could damage the appliance The manufacturer cannot be held l...

Page 11: ...ance does not come into contact with the hot appliance The insulation on the cable could become damaged giving rise to an electric shock hazard Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated Many factors will affect the overall cooking time including the size and amount of food and its temperature Some foods may contain micro organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking there...

Page 12: ...als 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 your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children ...

Page 13: ... switched on This is quite normal with induction heat 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 and heating up for the first time Before using for the first time clean the appliance with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth Do not use washing up liquid to clean the ce...

Page 14: ...ater output However for induction to take place the diameter must not be too small see Suitable pans Induction will not work if no pan is present the pan is unsuitable or too small In the above circumstances the power setting selected will disappear from the cooking zone display and the ßsymbol will appear If while the ß is still lit up a pan of suitable material and size is placed on the cooking ...

Page 15: ... base it might emit a cracking sound Whistling might occur if both zones are being used on the highest setting at the same time and the pans also have bases made of layers of different materials You might hear a clicking sound from the electronic switches especially on lower settings The appliance has a cooling fan to help extend the life of the electronics When the hob is being used intensively t...

Page 16: ...bol will appear Please be aware that the properties of the pan base can affect the eveness with which food heats up in the pan Unless the pan manufacturer states that you can do so do not use pans with very thin bases on this hob and never heat up empty pans as they could get damaged This could also damage the appliance Pan size The diameter of the pan base must be at least as big as the inner mar...

Page 17: ...ke the article or any dirt for a finger tip contact thereby activating a function or even leading to the hob switching itself off automatically see the section on Safety switch off Never place hot pans on the sensor switches This can damage the electronics Switching on The hob must be switched on before any of the zones can be used To switch the hob on Touch the ON OFF sensor s A 0 appears in the ...

Page 18: ...s lightly fried eggs Steaming fruit 2 4 Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming vegetables fish Cooking dumplings potatoes pulses Pulse soups and broths 3 5 Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large quantities of food 5 6 Gentle braising without overheating the fat of meat fish vegetables fried eggs etc 7 Frying potato cakes pancakes etc 7 8 Boiling large quantities of water Bringing to the...

Page 19: ... 40 8 2 10 9 To activate Auto heat up Select setting 9 by pressing the or sensors Press the sensor again An A will appear in the display for as long as the is being pressed When the sensor is released power setting 9 will appear alternating with A While the A and 9 are flashing alternately you can use the control to select a continued cooking setting If the display is no longer flashing press the ...

Page 20: ...can be cancelled early by pressing the B sensor again pressing the sensor on the rear cooking zone The extra boost of energy is only available by taking a proportion of energy away from the front cooking zone Whilst the booster is enagaged the front cooking zone will operate at a maximum setting of 7 even if a higher power setting e g 8 is selected To indicate that this is happening the 8 will fla...

Page 21: ...dual heat will be indicated in the display To switch off the hob Touch the ON OFF sensor s This switches off all cooking zones The residual heat indicator will appear in the display of any cooking zone which is still hot The residual heat indicator will not go out until the cooking zone is safe to touch Do not touch or place any heat sensitive objects on the cooking zones while the residual heat i...

Page 22: ...When the safety lock is activated the cooking zone power setting cannot be changed the cooking zones and the hob can only be switched off by pressing the ON OFF sensor s if the hob is then switched back on again the cooking zones can no longer be operated To activate the safety lock Touch the sensor for the safety lock L until the indicator lamp above it comes on To de activate the safety lock Tou...

Page 23: ...5 4 4 5 3 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 1 If you wish to use the cooking zones once again switch the hob back on again in the usual way Safety switch off if the sensors are covered Your hob will switch itself off automatically if one or several of the sensors remain covered for more than about 10 seconds for example by finger contact food boiling over or by an object such as an oven glove or a tea towel The resid...

Page 24: ...tched on then the Booster will be switched off If power setting 9 has been set the 9 will flash alternating with the 8 i e the cooking zone power level has been reduced to 8 The affected cooking zone switches itself off automatically The display first shows a 0 and then the residual heat indicator The cooking zone can be used again as soon as it has cooled down to a safe level To prevent the overh...

Page 25: ... been reduced to 8 All cooking zones switch themselves off automatically and the displays show a flashing 0 As soon as the cooling elements have cooled down sufficiently the cooking zones will automatically continue to operate at the power setting previously selected Note If a drawer is fitted directly underneath the hob ensure that there is sufficient space between the drawer and its contents and...

Page 26: ...d chrome without the use of chemicals Clean the appliance regularly preferably after each use Allow the hob to cool down before cleaning To prevent the risk of spillages burning on remove any soiling as soon as possible and ensure that pan bases are clean dry and free of grease Most soiling can be wiped off using a damp cloth Stubborn soiling may need to be removed with a shielded scraper blade Af...

Page 27: ...s in use first switch off the appliance Then immedi ately while they are still hot scrape off all remains of these materials using a shielded scraper blade Take care not to burn yourself Allow the hob to cool down and then clean with a suitable proprietary ceramic cleaner Cleaning and care 27 ...

Page 28: ...socket and withdraw the plug or withdraw the mains fuse Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on If it still does not heat up then contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department an ß appears in the display for a cooking zone Check whether the zone was switched on by mistake without a pan on it the pan being used is suitable for use on an induction zone and that it...

Page 29: ...oes not heat up at all when the Auto heat up function is switched on This could be because the pan is not conducting heat properly there is too much food in the pan Select a higher continued cooking setting next time or start cooking at the highest setting and then turn down to a lower setting manually later on the cooling fan continues to run after the appliance has been switched off This is not ...

Page 30: ... required safety of the appliance Please make sure that the connection data quoted on the data plate match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable isolator or a double pole fused spur connection unit which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in If the switch is not acces...

Page 31: ...s basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and if there is any doubt the electrical wiring in the home should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as an electric shock The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage which is the direct or indirect result of incorrect installation ...

Page 32: ...ment please quote the model and serial number of your appliance These are given on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes Data plate Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating instructions After sales service 32 ...

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