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Note to the installer:
Please leave this instruction book
with the consumer for the local
electrical inspector’s use.

The minimum distances given in
these Installation Instructions must
be observed in order to ensure safe
operation. Failure to do so increases
the risk of fire.

The cabinetry and venting hood
should be installed first to prevent
damage to the cooktop.

The cooktop can only be installed
as shown in the illustrations while

maintaining the required safety
distances shown. Do not install the
cooktop between two tall cabinets, this
is a fire hazard.

A minimum distance of 2" (50 mm)
from the cooktop to the rear wall and
a side wall must be maintained for
safety.

The countertop must be bonded
with heat resistant (212 °F/100 °C)

adhesive to prevent distortion and
dissolving.

The cooktop must not be installed
over a dishwasher, refrigerator or

freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktop
may damage them.

recommended

not recommended

not allowed

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for KM 5656

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 5656 To prevent accidents and machine damage read the Operating Manual before installation or use M Nr 06 611 220 en US CA ...

Page 2: ... burner 13 Settings 14 Auto heat 15 Turning off a burner 16 Turning off the cooktop 16 Selecting cookware 17 Timer 19 Setting the timer 19 Setting the timer to turn off a burner automatically 20 Safety features 21 Child Safety Lock 21 Stop and Go 22 Safety cut out feature 23 Overheating protection 24 Cooktop Settings 25 Cleaning and Care 26 Frequently asked questions 27 Technical Service 29 Instal...

Page 3: ...s appliance continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met If there is any doubt have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician The manufacturer will not be held responsible for damages caused by the lack or inadequacy of an effective grounding system Only for frame facet cooktops ...

Page 4: ...r Wait until the residual heat indicators go out Protect your hands with insulated gloves or potholders when using the appliance Use only dry heat resistant potholders Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns Do not let the potholder touch the hot heating elements Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments ...

Page 5: ...ots and pans be sure to turn off the burners To prevent burns and breathing difficulty allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning Some cleaners may produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot surface When wiping spills on a hot cooktop with a wet sponge or cloth be careful to avoid steam burns Do not let flammable materials i e cooking grease accumulate on the appliance Never cover the cooktop with a c...

Page 6: ...op do not use pots and pans with thin bases on the cooktop Never heat an empty pan unless the pan manufacturer states that you can do so Before using glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed cookware verify that they can be used on a cooking surface Do not allow either solid or liquid sugar pieces of plastic or foil to fall on the burners when they are hot If these residues are allo...

Page 7: ...only be performed by qualified technicians to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous Under no circumstances open the outer casing of the appliance While the appliance is under warranty repairs should only be performed by an authorized service technician Otherwise the warranty is void Further safety notes Make certain that the power cords of small appliances ...

Page 8: ...tended burner d Variable burner e Burner controls and displays f Cooktop on or active indicator g Cooktop ON OFF touch control h Safety lock touch control i Safety lock indicator j Timer controls and display Guide to the appliance 8 ...

Page 9: ...f touch control c Display Burner is ready for use 0 Burner is turned on 1 to 9 Power level Residual heat F Fault see Safety cut out feature A Auto heat with extended power level range po etc Program see Cooktop Settings so etc Status see Cooktop Settings d Auto heat indicator e g for front left burner e Indicator shows activated variable or extended burner zone Guide to the appliance 9 ...

Page 10: ...00 x 6 11 16 6 11 16 x 10 7 16 17 cm 17 x 26 5 cm 1500 2400 z 7 1 16 18 cm 1800 All burners 7800 a Timer display b Touch controls for setting the time c Timer touch control To turn the timer on off to toggle between timer functions and to select a burner for auto turn off d Auto turn off indicator e g rear right burner Guide to the appliance 10 ...

Page 11: ...faulty connection or appliance defect Touch controls This cooktop has electronic controls activated by the touch of a finger There is a separate touch control for each burner A tone sounds to indicate that contact has been made with a control Keep the control area clean and do not rest things on it The touch control sensors could mistake an item or debris for a finger touch turning the cooktop on ...

Page 12: ...t burner display and an F will appear in the rear right burner display The front left and front right burner displays will show numbers Manual reset Make sure no direct light sun or artificial beams onto the cooktop The surrounding area of the cooktop should not be completely shaded or brightly lit Make sure the cooktop and the touch controls are not covered Remove all pots and pans and clean the ...

Page 13: ...hether you want to cook with auto heat or not See Auto heat for more information Turn on with to Cook without auto heat Turn on with to Cook with auto heat Turning on a variable or extended burner The second circle of a variable burner or the extended burner can be turned on to extend the cooking area for larger pots and pans Turn the burner on Touch simultaneously the and controls of the respecti...

Page 14: ... 2 4 Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming vegetables and fish Cooking dumplings pasta and soups Cooking broths 3 5 Boiling and continued cooking of large quantities of food 5 Gentle frying without overheating the fat of fish sausages fried eggs etc 6 7 Frying pancakes etc 7 8 Boiling a large volume of water Auto heat 8 9 These settings are intended as a guide only When cooking with large pots larg...

Page 15: ...er heat up time is necessary To activate auto heat If 0 shows in the display touch the until the desired continued power level is displayed e g 6 During the heat up a dot lights next to the power level number When the heat up time is complete the dot goes out The continued power level can be increased or decreased during the heat up phase with the controls The heat up time changes accordingly Powe...

Page 16: ...icator will show in the respective display Residual heat indicator The bars in the residual heat indicator go out one after another as the burner cools The last residual heat indicator will go out when the burner is cool enough to touch Do not touch the burner or rest any objects on the cooktop when the residual heat indicator is on Danger of burns After a power failure the residual heat indicator...

Page 17: ...ely Small or light scratches will not affect the safety or performance of the cooktop The burner rings and touch controls are fused into the ceramic glass and are resistant to wear if properly maintained Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads as they may eventually wear off the rings Pots and pans Special cookware is not required but as is true with all types of cooking appliances the better the coo...

Page 18: ...op cleaner or a shielded scraper blade Be sure to clean the cooktop after each use Each time this residue is allowed to melt it becomes harder to remove and may mar the appearance of the cooktop Let the cooktop cool before cleaning Cast iron glass or stoneware should not be used because they have poor heat transfer and may scratch the cooktop surface Selecting cookware 18 ...

Page 19: ...r can be set with the cooktop either turned on or off It can be set from 1 to 99 minutes Touch the m timer control to turn the timer on The display shows 00 Press and hold the or sensor until the desired time is displayed e g 15 minutes The set time counts down in minutes in the time display The remaining time is displayed and can be changed at any time by pressing or After the set time has elapse...

Page 20: ...l the desired time is displayed e g 15 minutes The set time counts down in minutes in the time display The remaining time is displayed and can be changed at any time by pressing or The power level can also be changed at any time When the set time has elapsed the burner will automatically turn off the burner display will show 0 the timer display will show 00 and an audible signal will be heard Afte...

Page 21: ...ff cannot be turned on again Activating the Child Safety Lock when the cooktop is turned off The cooktop cannot be turned on To activate the Child Safety Lock Press and hold the Child Safety Lock control until the respective indicator lights The indicator will go out after a short time If you touch the Child Safety Lock control or select a setting the indicator will come on again to show that the ...

Page 22: ...r the Safety Lock will be activated The safety lock indicator will flash The power for the activated burners is now reduced to power level 1 The respective burner will display 1 If the automatic turn off function is programmed for a burner the time will be interrupted when activating Stop and Go The time will continue when Stop and Go is deactivated To deactivate Stop and Go Press and hold the Saf...

Page 23: ...8 2 9 1 If you wish to use the burners once again turn the cooktop on as you normally would Covered touch controls The cooktop will turn off automatically if any of the touch controls are covered for more than 10 seconds e g by finger contact food boiling over or an object such as an oven mitt or towel A tone will sound every 30 secs for max 10 min The display will show a flashing F Clean the touc...

Page 24: ...d to a safe temperature the heating elements will automatically turn back on The overheating protection may be activated by turning on a burner without putting a pan on it heating an empty pan an uneven pan not sitting evenly on the burner the pan not conducting heat properly If the heating elements cycle on and off even at the highest setting the overheating protection has been activated Safety f...

Page 25: ... heat settings Default power Demo mode Power level range Residual heat indicator Safety lock Stop and go Timer function Timer start setting Timer tone Tone for touch controls If you would like to reprogram the settings of your cooktop please contact Miele for assistance Cooktop Settings 25 ...

Page 26: ...h a soft cloth to prevent a build up of limescale deposits Clean any spills immediately before they become difficult to remove Clean the appliance regularly preferably after each use Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning Wipe off any soiling using a damp cloth Stubborn soiling is best removed with a shielded scraper blade Apply a ceramic cleaner using a soft cloth or paper towel To remove an...

Page 27: ...be selected Possible fault Fix The cooktop is in the demo mode Call Miele Technical Service What if the cooktop turns off during use a tone sounds and the residual heat indicator or a flashing F appears Possible fault Fix The burner was on for too long or the touch controls are covered See Safety cut out feature What if a heating element turns off then on again Possible fault Fix The overheating p...

Page 28: ...usual What if when the cooktop is turned off the burner displays show A F and numbers Possible fault Fix The touch controls could not be reset automatically They must be reset manually See Resetting the touch controls Manual reset If the problem persists call Miele Technical Service What if the rear burner display shows F the front burner display shows E and the timer shows numbers Possible fault ...

Page 29: ...chnical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of the cooktop This information is visible on the silver data plate supplied with the cooktop Adhere data plate sticker here Technical Service 29 ...

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Page 31: ...Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use ...

Page 32: ...y be installed as shown in the illustrations while maintaining the required safety distances shown Do not install the cooktop between two tall cabinets this is a fire hazard A minimum distance of 2 50 mm from the cooktop to the rear wall and a side wall must be maintained for safety The countertop must be bonded with heat resistant 212 F 100 C adhesive to prevent distortion and dissolving The cook...

Page 33: ...t may be possible for installation in these applications Please contact the Miele Technical Service Department with specific requirements The cooktop must not be permanently sealed into the countertop when installed The sealing strip under the edge of the cooktop provides a sufficient seal for the countertop See Sealing Safety distance above the appliance As a general rule there must be a safety d...

Page 34: ...Cooktops flush with the countertop Frame Facet cooktops a Wall b Wall covering c Back splash strip d Countertop e Countertop cut out f 2 50 mm minimum distance Installation 34 ...

Page 35: ...Installation dimensions a Spring clips b Installation height c Installation height power supply line d Front e Flexible stainless steel hose Length 3 11 1200mm Installation 35 ...

Page 36: ...ight or left side See also IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Seal the cut surfaces with a suitable sealant to avoid swelling caused by moisture The materials used must be heat resistant If during installation the seal around the frame does not sit flush with the countertop in the corners the corner radius maximum 3 16 4 mm can be carefully filed down to fit Installation 36 ...

Page 37: ... of the cut out and then securing them with the 1 8 x 1 3 5 x 25 mm screws supplied Granite countertops For granite countertops the spring clips must be placed in position and secured with strong double sided adhesive tape In addition coat the edges of the spring clips with silicone sealant The screws are not needed for granite countertops Installation 37 ...

Page 38: ...de of the cooktop press down evenly on the edges until it clicks into position When doing so make sure that the cooktop seal sits tightly on the countertop to ensure it is sealed correctly The cooktop can now only be removed with a special tool Connect the cooktop to the main power supply Turn the cooktop on and check the function Wooden countertop Granite countertops Installation 38 ...

Page 39: ...ertop when installed The sealing strip under the edge of the cooktop provides a sufficient enough seal If the cooktop is sealed into position the countertop or the appliance may be damaged if the cooktop needs to be removed for maintenance or service Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...ply This data must correspond to prevent appliance damage Consult an electrician if in doubt Only operate the cooktop after it has been installed into the countertop Installer Please leave these instructions with the consumer Power supply Make sure your electrical supply matches the data plate Connection The cooktop is equipped with a flexible power cord consisting of 3 wires ready for connection ...

Page 41: ...of the reach of children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Before discarding an old appliance disconnect it from the electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Help protect our environment 41 ...

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