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The induction principle

An induction coil is located under each
cooking zone. When a zone is switched
on, this coil creates a magnetic field,
which creates or induces current in the
base of the pan on it (which must be
magnetic). This heats up the base of
the pan. The cooking zone itself is
heated up indirectly by the heat given
off by the pan.

The following points should be noted
when cooking by induction:

– Pans:

An induction cooking zone will only
react to pans with a magnetic base
(see "Suitable pans"). Unsuitable
pans will not heat up.

– Pan recognition:

If an unsuitable pan is placed on the
cooking zone, the induction heat will
not work.

– Pan size recognition:

Induction cooking zones adapt their
power output automatically to the
diameter of the pan base.

Detailed information on these points
can be found in the next section.

Noises

When using an induction hob, the
following noises can occur in the pan,
depending on what it is made of and
how it has been constructed.

– On the higher power settings, it

might buzz. This will decrease or
cease altogether when the power
setting is reduced.

– If the pan base is made of layers of

different materials (e.g. in a
sandwiched base), it might emit a
cracking sound.

– Whistling might occur if linked zones

(see "Booster function") 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, this
will come on and you will hear a
whirring sound. The fan may continue
to run after the appliance has been
switched off.

Operation

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Summary of Contents for KM 499

Page 1: ... Ceramic hob with induction KM 499 KM 499 1 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time Gi M Nr 06 042 070 ...

Page 2: ...or the first time 15 Operation 16 The induction principle 16 Pans 17 Sensor switches 18 Switching on 18 Settings 19 Pan recognition 20 Pan size recognition 21 Auto heat up 22 Booster 23 Switching off and residual heat indicators 24 Safety features 25 Safety lock 25 Safety switch off 26 Overheating protection 27 Cleaning and care 28 Problem solving guide 30 Electrical connection 32 After sales serv...

Page 3: ...ones with booster bd Induction cooking zones Sensor switches for eHob ON OFF fSafety lock hCooking zones iBooster for centre right cooking zone jBooster for left hand cooking zone Indicator lamp for gSafety lock Description of the appliance 3 ...

Page 4: ...ual heat 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 switched on lCooking zone indicator mPower setting sensors Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...10 16 normal if left booster switched on 1400 600 Centre right 14 20 normal with booster 1800 2300 Right 14 20 normal if centre right booster switched on 1800 1300 Total 7200 Pans of any diameter within the given range may be used The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...equate earthing system e g electric shock Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating This appliance must not be installed over a dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer refrigerator freezer or fridge freezer The high temperatures radiated by it could damage the app...

Page 7: ...is appliance must only be operated after it has been built in This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded This appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not to be used for commercial purposes Only use the appliance to prepare food in the home Any other usage is at the owner s risk and could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused b...

Page 8: ...o 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 bur...

Page 9: ...ages 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 accept liability Never place hot ...

Page 10: ...e Do not use the hob as a resting place for anything else The article could melt or catch fire if residual heat is still present or if the appliance is switched on by mistake Do not cover the appliance e g with a cloth kitchen foil etc There is a danger of this burning or catching fire if the hob is hot Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fat as these are fire hazards if ...

Page 11: ... other work by unqualified persons could be very dangerous and could damage the appliance The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Never open the housing of the appliance While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated Electromagnetic fields For people fitted w...

Page 12: ...ro organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking therefore when cooking or reheating foods such as poultry it is particularly important that the food is completely cooked through If in doubt select a longer cooking or reheating time Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers These melt at high temperatures and could damage the ceramic surface or catch fire Spray canisters aerosols an...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...a plate for your appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided at the end of the instruction book Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference and pass them on to any future user Cleaning and heating up for the first time Before using for the first time clean the appliance with a damp cloth only and then wipe dry Do not use washing up liquid on the ceramic surface as it...

Page 15: ...d information on these points can be found in the next section Noises When using an induction hob the following noises can occur in the pan depending on what it is made of and how it has been constructed On the higher power settings it might buzz This will decrease or cease altogether when the power setting is reduced If the pan base is made of layers of different materials e g in a sandwiched bas...

Page 16: ...he ß symbol 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 i...

Page 17: ...uld mistake the article or any dirt for a fingertip contact thereby activating a function or even causing the hob to switch off automatically see Safety switch off Never place hot pans on the sensors The electronic unit underneath could get damaged 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 display ...

Page 18: ...ruit 2 4 Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming vegetables fish Cooking dumplings potatoes pulses Cooking broths pulse soups 3 5 Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large quantities of food 5 6 Gentle frying without overheating the fat of meat fish vegetables fried eggs etc 7 Frying pancakes etc 7 8 Boiling large quantities of water Bringing to the boil 9 These settings which envisage appr...

Page 19: ...utomatically if the pan is taken off the cooking zone Operation is interrupted in this instance and the ß symbol will appear in the display for about 10 minutes If a suitable pan is placed on the zone during this time the zone will continue to operate at the power setting that was last entered If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed on the zone during this time then a 0 will appear in the cooking...

Page 20: ... pans with diameters larger than the inner markings but smaller than the outer markings If the diameter of the pan is smaller than the inner marking the induction heating will not work The cooking zone will react as if there is no pan on it see Pan recognition This safety feature prevents small metallic objects e g a teaspoon being heated up if they are laid down on a cooking zone which is switche...

Page 21: ...0 9 How to activate Auto heat up Select setting 9 by touching the or sensors Touch the sensor again Whilst you are touching the sensor an A will light up in the display Once you remove your finger from the sensor the A will flash alternately with power setting 9 While the A and 9 are flashing alternately you can use the sensor to select a continued cooking setting If the display is no longer flash...

Page 22: ...e if a pan is placed back on the zone within 10 minutes Proceed as follows Touch the booster sensor B for the relevant cooking zone A P will appear in the display for the cooking zone After 10 minutes the zone will automatically revert to the normal power setting 9 and the P will go out The booster can be cancelled early by touching the B sensor again touching the sensor on the relevant cooking zo...

Page 23: ...heat will then 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 24: ...have been switched on cannot be altered the cooking zones and the hob can only be switched off by touching the ON OFF sensor s if the hob is then switched back on again the cooking zones cannot be operated To activate the safety lock With the hob switched on touch the safety lock sensor a until the safety lock indicator lamp comes on To deactivate the safety lock With the hob switched on touch the...

Page 25: ... 10 2 5 3 5 4 4 5 3 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 1 To use the cooking zone again switch it back on 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 residual heat symbol H w...

Page 26: ... properly heat fats or oils up on a medium power setting only If the cooling elements overheat The cooking zone cooling elements can overheat if the appliance does not have sufficient ventilation The overheating protection affects the whole hob in one of the following ways If the Booster is operating it will be switched off If power setting 9 has been set the 9 will flash alternating with the 8 i ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ... use first switch off the cooking zone Then im mediately while it is still hot scrape off all remains of these materials using a shielded scraper blade Take care not to burn yourself Allow the cooking zone to cool down and then clean with a suitable proprietary ceramic cleaner Cleaning and care 28 ...

Page 29: ...the isolator or withdraw the mains fuse Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on If it still will not start 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 is large enough see Su...

Page 30: ...up at all when the Auto heat up function is switched on This could be because there is too much food in the pan the pan is not conducting heat properly 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 a fault The f...

Page 31: ... load are given on the data plate Ensure that these match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable isolator 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 accessible after installation depending on country an additional means of disconnection must be pr...

Page 32: ...t important that this basic safety requirement is regularly tested 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 insta...

Page 33: ... Department 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 to improve our service 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 33 ...

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