Miele KM 520 Operating And Installation Manual Download

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In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is
under guarantee, please contact:

– Your Miele dealer, or

– the Miele Service Department (see back cover for address).

Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve
our service.

When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your
appliance. These are given on the data plate.

N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem
could have been resolved as described in these instructions.

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 instructions.

After sales service, data plate

Summary of Contents for KM 520

Page 1: ...llation 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 ...

Page 2: ...eaning 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 ...

Page 3: ...or 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 ...

Page 4: ...KM 520 abcd Single circle zones e Residual heat indicators Control for cooking zone fRear left gRear right hFront right iFront left Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... 523 a Double circle zone bd Single circle zones c Extended cooking zone e Residual heat indicators Control for cooking zone fRear left gRear right hFront right iFront left Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... KM 523 C in cm Rating in watts 230 V C in cm Rating in watts 230 V y 14 5 1200 12 0 21 0 750 2200 w 21 0 2300 14 5 1200 x 14 5 1200 17 0 17 0 x 26 5 1500 2400 z 18 0 1800 18 0 1800 Total 6500 Total 7600 Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...ial 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 da...

Page 8: ...er 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 o...

Page 9: ...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 Mie...

Page 10: ... 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 indica...

Page 11: ...t 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 ...

Page 12: ... 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 dest...

Page 13: ...ppliance 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 ...

Page 14: ...e 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...

Page 15: ...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 aInte...

Page 16: ...ng 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 temperat...

Page 17: ... 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 appro...

Page 18: ...n 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 po...

Page 20: ...mall 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 residu...

Page 21: ...led down to a safe level the heating will automatically switch back on again Overheating can be caused by switching on a cooking zone 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 the heat properly You can tell that the overheating protection has activated because the heating switches on and off even when the highest set...

Page 22: ...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 ...

Page 23: ...ing Please follow the manufacturer s instructions Finally wipe the hob with a damp cloth then polish with a soft dry cloth Ensure that all cleaner residues are removed Residues can burn onto the hob the next time it is used and cause damage to the ceramic surface Spots caused by limescale water and aluminium residues spots with a metallic appearance can be removed using Miele s ceramic and stainle...

Page 24: ... the cooking zones switches on and off This is quite normal and due to the electronic regulation of the temperature see How the cooking zones work If the heating element switches on and off when the highest setting has been selected the overheating protection mechanism has been triggered see Overheating protection the food in the pan hardly heats up or does not heat up at all This could be because...

Page 25: ...cooking zone to be tested see Guide to the appliance Cooking zones Fill the pan with the quantity of water given in the table Place the pan with its lid on the cooking zone Switch on the cooking zone at the highest setting Note the time it takes for the water to boil The power level for the cooking zone is fine if the water boils within the time given in the table The time can vary if there is low...

Page 26: ...f water in litres Max duration in minutes approx 12 0 700 750 1 0 13 0 14 5 1000 1100 1 0 9 0 14 5 1350 1 0 8 0 17 0 1500 1 5 9 5 18 0 1250 1 5 11 0 18 0 1700 1800 1 5 9 0 21 0 2000 2 0 10 5 21 0 2200 2300 2 0 9 5 23 0 2500 2 0 9 0 To test the power level 26 ...

Page 27: ...roducts for your appliance These products can be ordered online at or from Miele see back cover for contact details Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes heavy soiling limescale deposits and aluminium residues E Cloth Removes finger marks and light soiling Optional accessories 27 ...

Page 28: ...be built in over a fridge fridge freezer freezer dishwasher washing machine or tumble dryer After installing the hob ensure that the connection cable cannot come into contact with the underside of the appliance Make sure that there is no mechanical obstruction such as a drawer which could damage it After installing the hob you need to make sure that the underside of the appliance cannot be accesse...

Page 29: ...er hood a minimum safety distance of at least 760 mm must be maintained For any flammable objects e g utensil rails wall units etc a minimum distance of at least 760 mm must be maintained between it and the hob below When two or more appliances are installed together below a cooker hood e g an electric hob and a gas wok combiset which have different safety distances given in the installation instr...

Page 30: ...e side On the other side however no unit or divider should stand higher than the hob see illustrations The following minimum distances should be adhered to for safety reasons 50 mm to the right or left of the worktop cut out to the nearest piece of furniture e g tall unit 50 mm from the worktop cut out to the rear wall Not allowed Recommended Not recommended Installation 30 ...

Page 31: ...the niche cladding is made from a non combustible material e g metal natural stone ceramic tiles a minimum safety distance e of 50 mm less the thickness of the cladding must be maintained between the cut out and the cladding Example 15 mm niche cladding 50 mm 15 mm minimum safety distance of 35 mm Flush fitted hobs Hob with frame or bevelled edges aMasonry bNiche cladding Dimension x thickness of ...

Page 32: ...Building in dimensions KM 520 aSpring clamps bCasing depth cBuilding in depth for mains connection box dFront Installation 32 ...

Page 33: ...KM 523 aSpring clamps bCasing depth cBuilding in depth for mains connection box dFront Installation 33 ...

Page 34: ...ft of the hob See Safety instructions for installation Seal the cut surfaces with a suitable heat resistant sealant to avoid swelling caused by moisture Make sure the sealant does not come into contact with the top of the worktop If during installation you find that the seals on the corners of the frame are not flush with the worktop surface the corner radius ß R4 can be carefully scribed to fit I...

Page 35: ...ositions shown see Building in dimensions by placing them on the upper edge of the cut out as illustrated and secure with the 3 5 x 25 mm screws supplied Granite and marble worktops Position the spring clamps a and fix in place using double sided tape f Apply silicone g to the side edges and lower edge of the spring clamps The screws are not required for granite or marble worktops Installation 35 ...

Page 36: ... the hob until it clicks into position When doing this make sure that the seal under the hob sits flush with the worktop on all sides This is important to ensure an effective seal all round Do not use sealant Connect the hob to the mains Check that the hob works The hob can now only be removed with a special tool Wooden worktops Granite and marble worktops Installation 36 ...

Page 37: ...ive shelf must be fitted if there is no oven underneath the appliance the appliance is wider than the oven the appliance and the oven are offset from one another A minimum distance of 75 mm is required between the upper surface of the worktop and the protective shelf A gap of 10 mm must be maintained between the shelf and the rear wall Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ... and the worktop This could cause difficulties if the hob ever needs to be taken out for servicing and possibly result in damage to the hob frame or the worktop Tiled worktop Grout lines a and the hatched area underneath the hob frame must be smooth and even If they are not the hob will not sit flush with the worktop and the sealing strip underneath the hob will not provide a good seal between the...

Page 39: ...y an extension lead These do not guarantee the 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 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 acc...

Page 40: ... important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where 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 i...

Page 41: ...Wiring diagram N B This appliance is supplied single phase only in the U K AUS NZ Installation 41 ...

Page 42: ...prove our service When contacting Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance These are given on the data plate N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions 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 ...

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