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Frequently Asked Questions

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Problem

Possible cause and solution

The sensor buttons are
over-sensitive or do not
react at all.

The sensitivity level of the sensor buttons has
changed.

Ensure that the cooktop is not in direct sunlight or
strong artificial light and that the area around the
cooktop is not too dark.

Make sure that there is nothing covering the sen-
sor buttons or the cooktop.
Take any pans off the cooktop and wipe away any
food deposits.

Interrupt the power supply to the cooktop for ap-
prox. 1 minute.

If the problem persists after power is restored,
please contact Miele Service.

In the timer display 



flashes alternately with
numbers.

There is an electronic fault.

Disconnect the power supply to the cooktop for
approx. 1 minute.

If the problem persists after power has been re-
stored, please contact Customer Service.

Summary of Contents for KM 5840

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Electric Cooktops To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use en US CA M Nr 07 844 710 ...

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Page 3: ...26 Energy saving tips 27 Setting range 28 Operation 29 Using the appliance 29 Switching the cooktop on 30 Switching on the cooking zone and setting the power level 30 Switching off 30 Residual heat indicator 30 Extension 31 Setting the power level extended power level range 31 Auto Heat up 32 Timer 33 Timer 33 Switching off a cooking zone automatically 35 Using both timer functions at the same tim...

Page 4: ... Service 50 Contact in the event of a fault 50 Appliance warranty and product registration 50 Installation 51 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 51 Safety distances 52 Installation notes 56 Installation dimensions 57 KM 5840 57 KM 5860 58 KM 5880 59 Installation 60 Electrical connection 62 MieleCare 64 ...

Page 5: ...tain important information on safety installation use and maintenance This prevents both personal in jury and damage to the cooktop When installing the cooktop Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions under Installation as well as in the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non compliance with these instructi...

Page 6: ... cooktop is not intended for outdoor use The cooktop is intended for domestic use only to prepare food and keep it warm Any other use may be dangerous Persons including children who lack physical sensory or mental abilities or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person ...

Page 7: ...and is no longer a burn hazard Danger of burning Do not store anything which might arouse a child s interest in storage areas above or behind the cooktop Other wise they could be tempted to climb onto the appliance Risk of burning or scalding Turn pot and pan handles inward so children cannot pull them down and be burned Danger of suffocation While playing children may become entan gled in packagi...

Page 8: ...rounded by a qualified technician To guarantee the electrical safety of this appli ance 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 Proper installation Make sure that your appliance has been in stalled correctl...

Page 9: ...m The cooktop must be connected to the electricity supply by a qualified electrician see Installation Electrical connection If the power cord is damaged it must only be replaced by a quali fied service technician see Installation Electrical connection The appliance must be completely disconnected from the electric ity supply during installation maintenance and repair work Ensure that power is not ...

Page 10: ...n Heat and moisture can build up behind the closed door and cause damage to the cooktop cabi netry and flooring Do not close the door until the residual heat indi cators go out Do not open the cooktop housing under any circumstances Disconnect the cooktop from the electrical power supply before carrying out any maintenance or repair work ...

Page 11: ...d food will begin to smoke and cause grease splatter which can ignite on the cooktop Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance When in use the cooktop emits a significant amount of heat which can cause objects in the vicinity to catch fire Never use the cooktop to heat the room Oil and fat can catch fire if overheated Never leave the appliance unattended whe...

Page 12: ...up Other items may melt or catch fire Damp lids can become attached to the cooktop by suction Do not store items on the cooktop Always turn the cooking zones off after use You could burn yourself on the hot cooktop 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 q...

Page 13: ...ges or ridges can scratch the ceramic surface Only use pots and pans with smooth bases Lift pans into position on the cooktop Sliding them into place can cause scuffs and scratches Fire hazard Loose fitting or hanging garments can catch fire Be sure to wear appropriately fitting clothing when cooking Never allow loose clothing or flammable materials to come into contact with the cooking zones whil...

Page 14: ...ce and cause a short circuit Never cook on a dam aged cooktop Contact an electrician immediately The cooktop has cooking zones of different sizes Use cookware with a level base that is large enough for the cooking zone Cook ware that is too small leaves part of the hot cooking zone uncovered which may cause burns due to touching or ignite clothing The use of cookware of the right size also makes f...

Page 15: ...e Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short cir cuit Miele will guarantee to supply functional parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your cooktop ...

Page 16: ...r the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these mate rials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment There fore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycl...

Page 17: ...Overview 17 Cooktop KM 5840 e a b c d a Variable cooking zone b Standard cooking zone c Variable cooking zone d Variable cooking zone e Controls and indicators ...

Page 18: ...Overview 18 KM 5860 a e b d c f a Variable cooking zone b Standard cooking zone c Variable cooking zone d Variable cooking zone e Standard cooking zone f Controls and indicators ...

Page 19: ...Overview 19 KM 5880 b d c e a f a Variable cooking zone b Standard cooking zone c Variable cooking zone d Variable cooking zone e Variable cooking zone f Controls and indicators ...

Page 20: ...y lock d Additional heating circle e Numerical display For setting the power level for middle rear cooking zones For setting the timer f Activating deactivating the Stop Go function g Timer For switching on off For switching between timer functions For selecting a cooking zone see Switching off a cooking zone automati cally h Hour function Indicators i Cooktop switched on j System lock safety lock...

Page 21: ...Overview 21 n Timer display to Time in minutes to Time in hours System lock safety lock activated Demo mode activated ...

Page 22: ...5 11 16 14 5 1 200 4 3 4 12 700 7 1 16 18 1 800 7 1 16 18 1 600 9 1 16 23 2 500 Total power 8 000 KM 5860 Cooking zone Ø in inch Ø in cm Rating in watts for 208 230 V 7 1 16 18 1 600 9 1 16 23 2 500 5 11 16 14 5 1 200 4 3 4 12 700 7 1 16 18 1 800 5 11 16 14 5 1 100 8 1 4 21 2 150 10 5 8 27 3 100 5 11 16 14 5 1 200 Total power 9 800 ...

Page 23: ...e Ø in inch Ø in cm Rating in watts for 208 230 V 7 1 16 18 1 600 9 1 16 23 2 500 5 11 16 14 5 1 200 5 11 16 14 5 1 100 8 1 4 21 2 400 5 11 16 14 5 1 100 8 1 4 21 2 150 10 5 8 27 3 100 4 3 4 12 700 7 1 16 18 1 800 Total power 11 000 ...

Page 24: ...amp cloth and dry it Turning on the cooktop for the first time Metal components are protected by a conditioning agent Smells and vapor may occur when the appliance is used for the first time The smell and any vapors do not indi cate a faulty connection or a defective appliance and are not harmful to your health ...

Page 25: ...t see Safety features Over heating protection When a power level is selected the heat switches on and the element can be seen through the ceramic surface The temperature of the cooking zone depends on the power level selected and is electronically regulated This controls the timing of a cooking zone switching the element on and off Standard cooking zone a Overheat protection b Heating element Vari...

Page 26: ...tallic spots These spots can be re moved with ceramic and stainless steel cooktop cleaner see Cleaning and care Cleaning the ceramic surface The composition of the pan bottom can affect the evenness of the cooking re sults e g when making pancakes To make optimum use of the cooking zones choose cookware with a suit able base diameter see Overview Cooking zone data Use only pots and pans with smoot...

Page 27: ...uantities select a small pan A small pan on a small cooking zone uses less energy than a large only partially filled pan on a large cooking zone Cook with as little water as possible Once food has come to the boil or the pan is hot for frying reduce the heat to a lower power setting When cooking for a long time turn the cooking zone off at least 5 or 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time T...

Page 28: ...olid foods Thickening sauces e g Hollandaise Making oatmeal Preparing omelettes lightly fried eggs Steaming fruit 2 4 2 4 Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming vegetables fish Cooking pasta pulses Cooking broths pulse soups 3 5 3 5 Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large quantities of food 5 5 Gently frying without overheating the fat of fish cutlets sausage fried eggs etc 6 7 6 7 Cooki...

Page 29: ...nd the through sensor but tons light up in brightness level 1 When you set a power level the sensor buttons up to the set power level light up in brightness level 2 If the booster or Keep Warm function is set the corresponding sensor button lights up in brightness level 2 Malfunction can occur due to dirty and or covered sensor controls If the sensor controls are dirty or covered this could cause ...

Page 30: ... a cooking zone press the sensor button on the corresponding numerical display To switch off the cooktop and all the cooking zones touch the sensor button Residual heat indicator When a cooking zone is hot the resid ual heat indicator and the sensor but ton light up on the control scale after deactivation The lines of the residual heat indicator go out one after another as the cooking zones cool d...

Page 31: ...on Switch on the required cooking zone Set the power level you want Two circle cooking zone touch the sensor button Three circle cooking zone touch the sensor button Once the first heating circle is turned on Twice the third heating circle is turned on Switching the heating circle off Touch the sensor button Setting the power level ex tended power level range Touch the numerical keybank be tween t...

Page 32: ...levels before and after the intermediate power level will flash when an intermediate power level is selected When you change the continued cooking level you deactivate Auto Heat up Deactivating Tap the sensor button of the set con tinued cooking level or select a different power level Continued cook ing level Heat up time min sec 1 1 20 1 2 00 2 2 45 2 3 25 3 4 05 3 4 45 4 5 30 4 6 10 5 6 50 5 7 1...

Page 33: ... number for example 2 h 30 min h Timer Setting the minutes Example You want to set a time of 15 minutes Make sure the cooktop is switched on Touch the sensor button appears in the timer display and the right flashes First the tens digit is set then the ones digit Touch the number sensor which cor responds to the tens position 1 in this case The timer display will change and will start flashing on ...

Page 34: ...oktop is switched on Touch the sensor button appears in the timer display and the right flashes Touch the sensor to set the display to hours Tap the number scale between the and sensor buttons After a few seconds the timer display will light up continuously The timer starts counting down Changing the timer Tap the sensor button Set a new time as described above Deleting the timer Touch the sensor ...

Page 35: ...cator light for this cook ing zone starts flashing If several cooking zones are on the in dicator lights flash in a clockwise di rection starting with the front left Set the required time If you want to set another cooking zone to switch off automatically fol low the same steps as described above If more than one switch off time is programmed the shortest time left will be displayed and the corres...

Page 36: ...m one or more switch off times as well Touch the sensor control repeat edly until the indicator light for the cooking zone you require flashes Set the time as described above Shortly after the last entry the timer display switches to the function with the shortest time left If you want to show the times left which are counting down in the background Touch the sensor control repeat edly until the i...

Page 37: ...mer will continue to count down AutoBoost and automatic shut off times set will be paused When Stop Go is deactivated the cooking zones will operate at the previ ously set power level and the Auto Boost and automatic shut off times will start to count again If the function is not deactivated within 1 hour the cooktop will switch off Activation deactivation Touch the sensor button Use this function...

Page 38: ...ly 5 minutes after the cooktop has been switched off if it is not manually locked first see Pro gramming The safety lock is activated while the cooktop is switched on When the safety lock is activated the cooktop can be operated only under certain conditions The power levels for the cooking zones and the timer settings cannot be changed The cooking zones entire cooktop and the timer can be turned ...

Page 39: ...you turn the cooking zone off and on again it will be ready for operation again Safety shut off if the sensors are covered Your cooktop will turn off automatically if one or several of the sensors remain covered for longer than 10 seconds for example by finger contact food boiling over or by an object such as an oven glove or tea towel flashes in the timer display and a buzzer sounds every 30 seco...

Page 40: ...y heating is switched on again automatically The overheating protection may be acti vated under the following circum stances No cookware is present on the acti vated cooking zone The cookware being heated is empty The base of the cookware is not sit ting evenly on the cooking zone The cookware is not conducting heat properly You can tell that the overheating protec tion has activated because the h...

Page 41: ...diately Do not clean with any abrasive or sharp pointed objects Clean the cooktop after every use Dry the cooktop thoroughly after ev ery cleaning to avoid limescale residue Unsuitable cleaning agents To avoid damaging the surfaces of the appliance do not use liquid dish soap cleaning agents containing soda al kalis ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing limescale remover stain or r...

Page 42: ...towel or a clean cloth Do not put the cleaner on a hot cooktop since this may cause spotting Please follow the cleaning agent manufacturer s in structions Finally wipe the cooktop with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft dry cloth Residues can burn onto the cooktop the next time it is used and cause damage to the ceramic surface En sure that all cleaner residues are re moved Spots caused by limesc...

Page 43: ...ed an automatic reset is performed It is concluded when an indicator light lights up briefly via the sensor but ton Do not turn on the cooking zone until the reset is concluded Starting the programming function When the cooking zone is turned off tap the and sensor buttons simultaneously until the indicator light for the safety lock flashes Setting a program To set the ones digits tap the corre sp...

Page 44: ...inger control by touching and the 0 sensor button for select ing the right hand cooking zones at the same time P7 System lock S0 System lock can only be activated manually S1 Manual and automatic activation of the system lock P8 Auto heat up S0 Off S1 On P11 Second circle of the front left cooking zone S0 Not switched on at the same time S1 Always switches on at the same time P12 Second circle of ...

Page 45: ... S0 Off S1 On P16 Sensor buttons reaction speed S0 Slow S1 Normal S2 Fast 1 Programs not shown here have no allocation 2 The factory setting is shown in bold 3 After switching the cooktop on appears in the timer display for several seconds 4 In the text and charts the extended power levels are shown with a dot after the number for better understanding 5 The keypad tone for the On Off sensor cannot...

Page 46: ...rent device contact a qualified electrician or Miele Customer Service There is a strange smell or vapors when the ap pliance is being used for the first time Metal components are protected by a conditioning agent Smells and vapor may occur when the appli ance is used for the first time The smell and any va pors do not indicate a faulty connection or a defec tive appliance and are not harmful to yo...

Page 47: ...g up at all The pan is not conducting heat properly Use a different pan that is able to better conduct heat The pan is too large for the cooking zone Use a smaller pan The outer ring of a variable or extended cooking zone is not switched on Switch the outer ring on The heating element for one of the cooking zones switches on and off This timing of the element is normal It is caused by the electron...

Page 48: ...k Make sure that there is nothing covering the sen sor buttons or the cooktop Take any pans off the cooktop and wipe away any food deposits Interrupt the power supply to the cooktop for ap prox 1 minute If the problem persists after power is restored please contact Miele Service In the timer display flashes alternately with numbers There is an electronic fault Disconnect the power supply to the co...

Page 49: ... products for your appliance These products can be easily ordered from the Miele webshop These products can also be ordered from Miele Technical Service see the end of these operating instructions or your Miele dealer Stainless steel conditioner 250 ml Removes heavy soiling lime scale and aluminum residue ...

Page 50: ...nformation for Miele Customer Service can be found at the end of this document Please quote the model identifier and serial number of your appliance SN when contacting Miele Customer Service Both pieces of information can be found on the data plate Appliance warranty and product registration You can register your product and or view the manufacturer s warranty terms and conditions for Miele applia...

Page 51: ... result in burns You can reduce the risk of burns by installing a ventilation hood that extends at least 4 12 cm past the bottom of the cabi nets Do not install any cabinets above the cooktop The countertop must be heat resistant up to 212 F 100 C so that it does not become deformed or the veneer detached The wall strips must be heat resistant as well The cooktop must not be installed above refrig...

Page 52: ...fied by the hood manufacturer If there are no specifications from the hood manu facturer or if flammable materials e g a utensil rail are installed above the cooktop the clearance must be at least 30 760 mm If there is more than one appliance installed below the ventilation hood each with a different safety clear ance the largest clearance must be used ...

Page 53: ...ight of the cooktop with a minimum distance of 11 3 4 300 mm on the opposite side minimum distance between the back of the counter cut out and the rear edge of the counter 2 50 mm Minimum distance on the right side between the countertop cut out and the closest adjacent piece of cabinetry e g tall unit or a room wall 2 50 mm KM 5840 4 100 mm KM 5860 KM 5880 minimum distance to the left of the coun...

Page 54: ...equired If an interim shelf is fitted under the cooktop there must be a minimum gap of 4 5 16 110 mm between the top of the countertop and the top of the shelf Leave a gap of 5 16 10 mm at the back of the shelf to accommodate the cable If the cooktop has an external power connection box the minimum gap is 1 3 8 35 mm ...

Page 55: ...ing must be a minimum of 2 50 mm For coverings made of non combustible materials such as metal marble granite ceramic tiles the minimum safety distance between the countertop cut out and the wall covering must be 2 50 mm minus the thickness of the covering For ex ample thickness of wall covering 2 50 mm 15 mm minimum safety dis tance 1 35 mm Flush mounted cooktops Framed cooktops Wall frame Wall c...

Page 56: ...p under the edge of the cooktop provides a sufficient seal for the countertop Sealing strip Dismantling the cooktop for service purposes may damage the sealing strip underneath the edge of the cooktop Always replace the sealing strip be fore reinstalling the cooktop Tiled countertop Grout lines and the shaded area un der the cooktop frame must be smooth and even If they are not the cooktop will no...

Page 57: ...R4 mm 3 16 b 7mm 0 30 mm 1 4 1 16 715 m m 509 mm 544 mm 21 775 mm 1 2 518 mm 7 16 724 mm 30 50 mm 2 1 2 a b 0 1 1 3 8 20 28 2 2 3 8 3 8 a 60 m m 60 m m 68 mm 20 302 mm c 11 e 1 8 28 70 mm 3 16 1 54 mm 1 8 2 c 11 16 2 7 8 3 4 2 a Spring clips b Front c Installation height d Flexible metal hose with power cords L 4 1 200 mm e Data plate ...

Page 58: ...36 34 1 2 544 mm 7 16 21 7 mm 1 4 518 mm 3 8 20 3 8 a a 2 3 8 60 m m 0 50 mm 2 60 m m 2 c 1 0 30 mm 3 16 1 34 1 8 c 68 mm 2 205 mm 1 8 8 866 m m e d b 201 16 509 mm 86 m m 3 3 8 a Spring clips b Front c Installation height d Flexible metal hose with power cords L 4 1 200 mm e Data plate ...

Page 59: ...544 mm 7 16 21 7 mm 1 4 518 mm 1 3 8 20 3 8 a a 2 3 8 0 50 mm 2 0 30 mm 3 16 1 b 60 m m 201 16 509 mm 2 c 0 R4 mm 3 16 40 60 m m 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 146 mm 40 3 8 1025 m m 68 mm c 11 16 a Spring clips b Front c Installation height d Flexible metal hose with power cords L 4 1 200 mm e Data plate ...

Page 60: ... perature resistant Ensure that the sealant does not get on the top surface of the countertop The sealing strip ensures that the cooktop will sit securely in the cut out without slipping Any gap between the trim and countertop will become smaller over time Securing the spring clamps The exact positioning of the spring clamps is shown in the individual cooktop diagrams Wooden countertops Position t...

Page 61: ...wer cord down through the counter cut out Position the cooktop in the counter cut out Using both hands press down evenly on the sides of the cooktop until it clicks into position When doing this make sure that the seal of the appli ance sits flush with the countertop on all sides This is important to ensure an effective seal all round If during installation the seal around the frame does not sit f...

Page 62: ...iance to the power supply make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the rating label correspond with the household electrical supply This data must correspond to prevent ap pliance damage Consult an electrician if in doubt For safety reasons the cooktop may only be used when it has been fully installed into the countertop To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity mus...

Page 63: ...ppliance must be able to be dis connected from the power supply on all poles by disconnecting devices When turned off a contact distance of at least 3 mm must be present The dis connecting devices are overcurrent pro tection elements and protective circuit breakers Black Connect to L1 hot Red Connect to L2 hot Green Connect to GND ground KM 5840 208 240 V 60 Hz 40 A KM 5860 208 240 V 60 Hz 50 A KM...

Page 64: ...d by factory trained professionals can guar antee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly ap proved in writing by Miele s Service de partment Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele Our goal is to prevent unautho rized and untrained service personnel from working on your Miele pr...

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Page 67: ...r Service Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre Customer Service Support Phone 888 99 MIELE 64353 info mieleusa com www mieleusa com 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca Customer Care Centre Phone customercare miele ca 800 565 6435 905 532 2272 International Headquarters Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Germany ...

Page 68: ...M Nr 07 844 710 03 en US CA KM 5840 KM 5860 KM 5880 ...

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