Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic Cooktop with inductionKM 5987 / KM 5993
To prevent accidents andappliance damage,read these instructions
before
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 07 367 890
en - CA
Page 1: ...Operating and Installation instructions Ceramic Cooktop with induction KM 5987 KM 5993 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 367 890 en CA ...
Page 2: ...n the appliance 14 Calibrating the sensors 15 Induction 16 How induction works 16 Noise 17 Cookware 18 Operation 19 Sensor switches 19 Switching on 19 Range of settings 20 Auto heat 21 Cooking without auto heat 22 Booster function 23 Hold 25 Switching off and residual heat indicators 26 Timer and Memory function 27 Timer 27 Memory function 29 Using Timer and Memory functions at the same time 31 Co...
Page 3: ...36 Programming 38 Troubleshooting 41 Technical Service 43 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 46 Cooktops with frame or beveled edges 51 Installation dimensions 51 Sealing advice 53 Flush fitted cook tops 54 Installation dimensions 54 Installation 55 Electrical connection 58 Help protect our environment 59 Contents 3 ...
Page 4: ...nal injury or damage to the appliance Keep them in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Proper use Only use the cooktop for household use and for the purposes described in this manual Other uses are not allowed and can be possibly dangerous The manufacturer will not be held liable for damage caused by unauthorized use or improper operation of any kind Individuals who are incapable of u...
Page 5: ...that there is no longer any danger of burns Keep the spaces above and behind the appliance clear of any items that could draw the interest of a child Otherwise a child might be tempted to climb on it Danger of burns Make sure that children will not be able to grab and topple any cookware on the cooktop ALWAYS turn pot pan handles inward so that they do not extend out from the cooktop where they co...
Page 6: ... in doubt please contact a qualified electrician To ensure safe operation use the appliance only after it has been installed in place Do not under any circumstances open the cooktop housing Any contact with connections carrying voltage or changes to the electrical or mechanical set up will endanger you and may impair the functioning of the appliance Only professionals who are duly authorized by th...
Page 7: ...from the power supply If you fail to follow these steps there is the danger of electric shock Proper use For users who wear a pacemaker It is important to note that the appliance is surrounded by an electromagnetic field It is unlikely that the pacemaker will be affected However it is wise to consult with your cardiologist or the manufacturer of the pacemaker if there is any doubt Magnetized objec...
Page 8: ...tic or aluminum foil or cookware It can melt at high temperatures There is also the danger of fire NEVER use the appliance to heat up closed containers e g canned foods The increased pressure can cause the containers cans to explode and this carries the danger of injury and burns Choose pots and pans with a smooth bottom only Rough cookware can scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Never heat dishware...
Page 9: ...e drawer to store sharp or small objects or paper They could pass through or be sucked into the ventilation slit in the housing and damage the fan blades or otherwise interfere with cooling If there is a drawer below the appliance do NOT store any spray cans flammable liquids or flammable materials in the drawer Cutlery trays must be made of heat resistant material Note that metal objects stored i...
Page 10: ...Cooktop ac Cooking zones with Twin Booster bde Cooking zones with Single Booster Guide to the appliance 10 ...
Page 11: ...he power level bBooster cSwitching the timer changing between functions selecting a cooking zone eSafety lock fSetting the time Selecting a memory program gCooking top ON OFF hMemory function Indicator light dSafety lock Guide to the appliance 11 ...
Page 12: ...s see Programming bIndicator light for extended power setting range see Programming cLight ring The number of lighted segments corresponds to the power setting chosen Exception see Auto Heat dLight segment for booster Timer Memory display aCooking zone layout indicator light e g right rear cooking zone bDisplay for Time Memory program 00 to 99 Time P1 to P5 Memory program cIndicator light for Memo...
Page 13: ...000 3700 w 10 16 Normal With Booster 1400 1800 b 18 28 Normal With Single Booster I With Twin Booster II 2300 3000 3700 x 14 20 Normal With Booster 1850 2900 z 14 20 Normal With Booster 1850 2900 Total 11100 Pans of any diameter within the indicated range may be used The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used Guide to the appliance 13 ...
Page 14: ...ons Breaking in the appliance For facetted cooktops with bevelled glass edging In the first few days after installation a small gap may be visible between the cooktop and the countertop This will diminish over time Despite the small gap the electrical safety of the appliance remains intact The first time the appliance is used there may be an odour and some vapour released The odour will diminish o...
Page 15: ... Numbers light up in the right rear of the cooking zone display and in the Timer Memory display In that case you can perform the calibration manually Manual calibration First ensure that no direct light either sunlight or artificial light is falling on the cooktop As well the area around the cooktop should neither be too dark nor should the lighting conditions be constantly changing Make sure ther...
Page 16: ... unsuitable cookware items without a magnetizable bottom being used if the bottom diameter of the cookware being used is too small if the cookware is removed from a cooking zone that is on In such cases the symbol ß will flash alternatingly in the matching cooking zone display with 0 or the selected power setting If suitable cookware is placed on the induction zone within 3 minutes the ßgoes out a...
Page 17: ...fferent materials may produce a crackling noise Whistling may occur if the connected cooking zones see Booster function are also in use and there is cookware with layered bottom on them as well The electronics may produce a clicking sound especially at lower power settings To extend the life of the electronics the appliance is equipped with a cooling fan If the appliance is under heavy use the fan...
Page 18: ...e will have an effect on how evenly the food cooks Size of cookware For optimal efficiency select cookware that fits between the innermost and outermost markings on the cooking zone If the pot pan is smaller than the innermost marking the induction may not work The cooking zone will behave as though no cookware is on it Please note that although the diameter indicated for pots and pans is typicall...
Page 19: ...nic unit underneath might be damaged Switching on Begin by switching on the cooktop then the desired cooking zone Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation Switching on the cooktop Tap the ON OFF sensors A 0 appears in each of the cooking zone displays while 00 appears in the Timer Memory display If no further information is entered within the next few seconds the cooktop will shut of...
Page 20: ...cereals 6 5 6 Warming up larger quantities such as stews Cooking pasta 7 8 7 8 Gentle braisins without overheating fat of fish cutlets sausages fried eggs 9 10 8 10 Cooking potato fritters pancakes blintzes 11 11 11 Boiling large quantities of water Bringing to a boil 12 12 These are suggested guidelines They refer to standard portions for four persons For deeper pots pots without lids and large q...
Page 21: ...boil time the Automatic Boil feature is temporarily interrupted As long as the cookware is returned to the stovetop within 3 minutes the boil time will resume Continued cooking setting Heat up time in minutes and seconds approx 1 0 15 1 0 15 2 0 15 2 0 15 3 0 25 3 0 25 4 0 50 4 0 50 5 0 50 5 2 00 6 2 00 6 2 00 7 5 50 7 5 50 8 5 50 8 2 50 9 2 50 9 2 50 10 2 50 10 2 50 11 2 50 11 2 50 12 The continu...
Page 22: ...ng Example during the heat up time during the continued cooking time During the auto heat time the continued cooking level can be increased or reduced using the or controls The heat up time will automatically adjust to the new level Cooking without auto heat Switch the cooking zone on using the sensor switch Touch the sensor switch until the desired power level appears in the display for instance ...
Page 23: ...is switched off before this a power setting has been selected the cooking zone will automatically revert to the setting selected If the cookware is removed from the heat during the Booster time the Booster Function is interrupted If the cookware is returned to the cooking zone within 3 minutes the Booster time will resume In order to supply the Booster power needed another cooking zone will operat...
Page 24: ... the B sensor switch of the relevant cooking zone I will appear in the cooking zone display and the Booster function indicator light will also come on Touch the B sensor switch again II will appear in the cooking zone display Deactivating Booster The Booster function may be switched off early Touch the B sensor switch of the corresponding cooking zone repeatedly until the indicator light for the B...
Page 25: ...is still hot It is not for reheating food that became cold Useful Tips Use only cookware pots pans for keeping food warm Cover the cookware with a lid It is not necessary to stir the food while it is being kept warm Loss of nutrients begins with preparation of the food and continues while it is being kept warm The longer food is kept warm the greater the loss of nutrients Keep the warming time as ...
Page 26: ... that is still hot appears in the display The bars in the residual temperature display gradually disappear as the cooking zones cool down The last bar goes out when the cooking zones can be touched again without danger The residual temperature displays also react when hot cookware is placed on a cooking zone that has been switched off As long as the residual temperature displays are on do not touc...
Page 27: ...sensor and then touch it again For all functions 00 will appear in the Timer Memory display for a few seconds while a signal sounds at the same time If you would like to switch off the acoustic tone early simply touch the m touchpad Setting the minute minder You can set the timer whether the cooktop is switched on or off Touch the m or sensor 00 appears in the Timer Memory display Touch the or tou...
Page 28: ...arts flashing If several cooking zones are on the indicator lights will appear in a clockwise direction starting with the left front Touch the or sensors until the desired amount of time appears for example 15 minutes The time set then counts down in 1 minute decrements You can read the remaining time from the display and adjust it at any time using or If you would like to set another cooking zone...
Page 29: ...ng zone in the usual way The maximum time that can be recorded is 99 minutes with a maximum of 10 changes of power level Switch the cooktop on Touch the M sensor P 1 appears in the Timer Memory display Touch the sensor until the desired program number is displayed Touch the M sensor until a long audible tone sounds Within 10 seconds of this switch the desired cooking zone on Recording now begins D...
Page 30: ...with the remaining time Checking the steps of Memory program Switch the cooktop on Touch the M sensor Touch the sensor until the desired program number is displayed The applicable power level appears in the relevant cooking zone display the indicator lamp for that cooking zone flashes in the Timer Memory display and the time programmed for the power level appears Times are displayed rounded off to...
Page 31: ...n Shortly after the last entry the Timer Memory display switches to the function with the shortest time remaining Exception When a Memory program is being recorded all programmed times timer automatic switch off count down in the background They will only show in the display as 00 once they have finished running You can have the functions and remaining times that are running in the background disp...
Page 32: ...e switched on and the timer cannot be used The programming is set so that the system lock has to be activated manually You can change the settings so that the system lock is activated automatically five minutes after the cooktop is switched off see Programming If the safety or system lock is activated the control light comes on when you touch a sensor switch Both safety and system locks are deacti...
Page 33: ...is interrupted When deactivated the time continues the timer continues to run without interruption the recording of a Memory program will be cancelled Activate Touch the sensor until you hear two consecutive acoustic signal tones Take care not to continue touching the sensor too long otherwise the safety lock will be activated The indicator light for the safety lock will begin to flash The power o...
Page 34: ... 1 The power levels marked with a dot are available only with the extended power levels see Programming If the sensors are covered Your cooktop will switch off automatically if one or more of the sensors remains covered for longer than approximately 10 seconds for example by finger contact food boiling over or by any object laid on top of them At the same time an acoustic signal sounds every 30 se...
Page 35: ...ected the related cooking zone switches itself off automatically and its display first shows an 0 and then the residual heat indicator Only when the cooking zone has cooled down sufficiently can it resume operation in the usual manner If a cooling element is affected all cooking zones automatically switch off and an 0 will alternate in the displays with the power level set As soon as the cooling e...
Page 36: ...faces do not use any cleaning products that contain washing soda acids alkali ammonia or bleach lime removers stain and rust removers scouring cleansers e g scouring powder scouring liquid pumice stones solvent based cleansers Dishwasher detergents grill and oven sprays glass cleaner scouring brushes and sponges such as pot scrubbers or used sponges that still contain residue of scouring agents sh...
Page 37: ...ooktop with clean water and dry it with a clean dry cloth Be sure to remove all cleaning product residue Residue will burn into the cooktop during subsequent uses damaging the glass ceramic Spots from lime residue water and aluminum deposits shimmering metallic spots can be removed with a glass ceramic and stainless steel cleanser If sugar plastic or aluminum foil fall onto a hot cooking zone swit...
Page 38: ... display They show the current setting First select the desired Program by touching the or sensors for the front left cooking zone and then by touching the or sensors of the front right cooking zone set the desired Status see Table In this way you can change several programs one after the other To store the new settings in memory touch the ON OFF cooktop sensor s until the displays go out If you d...
Page 39: ...heat setting is selected an A will flash alternate with the continued cooking setting in the display P 3 Induction warning tone when there is no or unsuitable cookware S 0 Off S 1 Quiet S 2 Medium S 3 Loud P 4 Keypad tone when sensor is touched S 0 Off S 1 Quiet S 2 Medium S 3 Loud P 5 Timer audible tone S 0 Off S 1 Quiet steady tone for 10 seconds S 2 Medium steady tone for 10 seconds S 3 Loud st...
Page 40: ... Three finger locking using and of both right hand cooking zones P 7 Auto heat S 0 Manual activation of system lock S 1 Automatic activation of system lock P 8 Automatic Boil S 0 Off S 1 On Program Status unassigned Factory default settings are shown in bold Programming 40 ...
Page 41: ...iance will still not operate call an electrician or customer service If there is a smell or vapor formed when a new appliance is switched on The smell and any vapors given off do not indicate a faulty connection or defective appliance and are not hazardous to health The cooking area can be switched on and settings selected but the cooking zones do not heat up Check whether the appliance is still i...
Page 42: ...wn manually to a lower setting later on The cooling fan continues to run after switch off That is not a malfunction The fan runs until the appliance is cooled down and then switches off automatically Numbers light up in the timer display and A F and numbers light up in the cooking zone display when the cooktop is switched off The sensitivity of the sensors has been altered and they cannot recalibr...
Page 43: ...Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of the appliance This information is visible on the silver data plate supplied with the appliance Adhere data plate sticker here Technical Service 43 ...
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Page 45: ...Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAVE FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR S USE ...
Page 46: ... requirements The appliance must not be installed over a dishwasher washer dryer refrigerator or freezer Heat radiated by the appliance may damage them The appliance must not be installed above an oven not equipped with a cooling fan To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surfaces cabinet storage space above the appliance should be avoided If cabinet storage is necessary th...
Page 47: ...rements If the hood manufacturers instructions are not available or if flammable objects are installed over the combiset e g cabinets utensil rail etc a minimum safety distance of 30 760 mm must be maintained If there is more than one appliance beneath a hood e g wok burner and electric cooktop and they have different minimum safety distances always observe the greater distance IMPORTANT SAFETY IN...
Page 48: ...there must be no appliance or furniture standing higher than the cooktop see illustrations Following minimum safety clearances must be kept 50 mm to the right or left of the countertop cut out to the nearest piece of furniture e g a tall cupboard 50 mm from the countertop cut out to the rear wall Not allowed Highly recommended Not recommended IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 48 2 ...
Page 49: ...top and any oven intermediate shelf or drawer The minimum distance from the underside of the cooktop to the top of an oven must be 15 mm the top of an intermediate shelf must be 15 mm At the rear to accommodate the electrical power cable a gap of 10 mm must be provided the base of a drawer must be 75 mm IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 49 ...
Page 50: ...ms are made of combustible materials e g wood If the trim or back splash is made of a non combustible material the required safety distance can be reduced by the thickness of the wall covering material Cooktops flush with the countertop Frame Facet cooktops aWall frame bPly wood particle board or dry wall cTrim or back splash dCountertop eCountertop cut out f2 50 mm minimum clearance IMPORTANT SAF...
Page 51: ...Installation dimensions KM 5993 aFront bInstallation depth cInstallation depth power cord dPower cable L 1440 mm Cooktops with frame or beveled edges 51 ...
Page 52: ...of the frame are not flush with the countertop the corner radii ß R4 can be carefully cut out with a jig saw No clamps will be required to for installation of the appliances a seal underneath will keep the cooktop solidly seated in the cutout The gap between the frame and the countertop will reduce over time Inserting the cooktop Feed the appliance power cord downward through the cut out Place the...
Page 53: ... the appliance may be damaged if the cooktop needs to be removed for maintenance or ser vice Tiled countertop Grout lines a and the hatched area underneath the cooktop frame must be smooth and even so that the frame will sit flush with the countertop and the sealing strip underneath the edge of the upper part of the appliance provides a sufficient seal between the cooktop and the countertop Cookto...
Page 54: ...tion depth cInstallation depth including power cable dStepped cutout for granite or marble worktops ePower cable L 1440 mm Cutout dimensions for granite or marble worktops Please take careful note of the inset detail drawing Flush fitted cook tops 54 ...
Page 55: ...wide is required for installation The cooktop must be freely accessible from below for servicing purposes so that the seal around it is not removed The cooktop is directly inserted into a matching cut out in a granite or marble worktop in a cutout in a solid wood or tiled worktop carried on a wooden support frame The frame must be provided on site and is not supplied with the appliance Flush fitte...
Page 56: ...n the illustrations Feed the appliance power cord downward through the countertop cut out Place the cooktop f in the cutout and center it Connect the cooktop Check that the cooktop is functioning properly Spray the remaining gap g with a temperature resistant to at least 160 C silicone sealant For granite and marble worktops use only a silicone sealant that is suitable for stone worktops and follo...
Page 57: ...low the top edge of the worktop see illustration Feed the appliance power cord downward through the countertop cut out Place the cooktop f in the cutout and center it Connect the cooktop Check that the cooktop is functioning properly Spray the remaining gap g with a temperature resistant to at least 160 C silicone sealant Observe the silicone sealant manufacturer s instructions For granite and mar...
Page 58: ...hold electrical supply 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 ready for connection to a grounded power supply 208 240 V 60...
Page 59: ...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 59 ...
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