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Problem solving guide

Problem

Cause and remedy

After the hob has been
switched on



appears

in the timer display for a
few seconds. The cook-
ing zones do not heat
up.

The hob is in demonstration mode.



Deactivate demo mode (see "Programming").

A cooking zone
switches off automatic-
ally.

It has been operated for too long.



You can use the cooking zone again by switching
it back on (see "Safety switch-off").

A cooking zone or the
whole hob switches off
automatically.

The overheating protection mechanism has been ac-
tivated.



See "Overheating protection".

The Booster has deac-
tivated early automatic-
ally.

The overheating protection mechanism has been ac-
tivated.



See "Overheating protection".

The cooking zone is not
working in the usual
way on the power set-
ting selected.

The overheating protection mechanism has been ac-
tivated.



See "Overheating protection".

Power level 9 is auto-
matically reduced if you
select power level 9 on
two linked cooking
zones at the same time.

Operating both zones at power level 9 would exceed
the permitted maximum power for the two zones.



Use a different cooking zone.

The food in the pan
does not heat up when
the Auto heat-up func-
tion is switched on.

A large amount of food is being heated up.

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Start cooking at the highest power level and then
turn down to a lower one manually later on.

The pan is not conducting heat properly.



Use a different pot or pan which conducts heat
properly.

An operating noise can
be heard after the appli-
ance has been switched
off.

The fan will continue running until the appliance has
cooled down. It will then switch itself off automatic-
ally.

Summary of Contents for KM 6388

Page 1: ...OM EUROPE Thanks for choosing ImportAppliances for your kitchen appliance purchase We hope you are enjoying the convenience quality and affordability of your new appliance If you have any issues or questions please contact us via email info ImportAppliances com User Manual ...

Page 2: ...S DIRECT FROM EUROPE Operating and installation instructions Ceramic hobs with induction 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 en GB M Nr 10 110 110 ...

Page 3: ...n principle 18 Noises 19 Pans 20 Tips on saving energy 21 Setting range 22 Operation 23 How the hob is operated 23 Switching on 24 Selecting changing the power level 24 Switching off 24 Residual heat indicator 24 Power level setting Extended setting range 25 PowerFlex cooking area 25 Auto heat up 26 Booster 27 Keeping warm 29 Timer 30 Minute minder 30 Switching a cooking zone off automatically 32 ...

Page 4: ...y 47 Safety instructions for installation 49 Safety distances 50 Hob with frame or bevelled edge 54 Installation notes 54 Building in dimensions 55 KM 6388 55 Installation 56 Flush fitted hobs 57 Installation notes 57 Building in dimensions 58 KM 6389 58 Installation 59 Electrical connection 61 After sales service 64 Contact in case of malfunction 64 Data plate 64 Warranty 64 Product data sheets 6...

Page 5: ...erty To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the hob please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time They contain important notes on installation safety use and maintenance Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar wit...

Page 6: ...tended for domestic use only to cook food and keep it warm Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous People with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge who are not able to use the hob safely on their own must be supervised whilst using it They may only use it unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and r...

Page 7: ...ing switched off Keep children well away from the hob until it has cooled down and there is no danger of burning Danger of burning Do not store anything which might arouse a child s interest in stor age areas above or next to the hob Otherwise they could be temp ted into climbing onto the appliance Danger of burning or scalding Place pots and pans on the cooking zone in such a way that children ca...

Page 8: ...stallation tested by a qualified electrician To avoid the risk of damage to the hob make sure that the con nection data on the data plate voltage and frequency match the mains electricity supply before connecting it to the mains Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt Do not connect the hob to the mains electrical supply by a multi socket adapter or extension lead These are a fire hazard and d...

Page 9: ...r repair work has been carried out If the hob is fitted with a communication module in addition to disconnecting the hob this module must also be disconnected from the mains electricity during installation and maintenance of the hob as well as while any repair work is being carried out Danger of electric shock Do not use the hob if it is faulty or if the ceramic surface is cracked chipped or damag...

Page 10: ...ignite when heated Therefore do not store such items or substances in a drawer under the hob Cutlery inserts must be heat resistant Do not heat an empty pan Do not heat up food in closed containers e g tins or sealed jars on the hob as pressure can build up in the container causing it to explode Do not cover the hob e g with a hob cover a cloth or protective foil The material could catch fire shat...

Page 11: ...on it Even a light object can cause damage in certain circumstances Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface Placing hot pans on the sensors and indicators could damage the electronics underneath Do not place hot pans on the sensors or in dicators Do not allow solid or liquid sugar or pieces of plastic or aluminium foil to get onto the cooking zones when they are hot as they can damage the cera...

Page 12: ...cards digital storage devices pocket calcu lators etc do not leave them in the immediate vicinity of the hob Metal utensils stored in a drawer under the hob can become hot if the appliance is used intensively for a long time Do not store any metal items or utensils in a drawer under the hob This hob is fitted with a cooling fan If a drawer is fitted directly underneath the hob ensure that there is...

Page 13: ... not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this hob The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short cir cuit If the hob is built in over a pyrolytic oven the hob should not be used whilst the pyrolytic process is being carried out as this could trigger the overheating protection mechanism on the hob see relev ant section ...

Page 14: ...of ten contain valuable materials They also contain specific materials com pounds and components which were essential for their correct function and safety These could be hazardous to hu man health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your loca...

Page 15: ...erFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster b PowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster ab can be combined to form a PowerFlex cooking area c Cooking zone with WaterBoost d PowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster e PowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster de can be combined to form a PowerFlex cooking area f Controls Indicators ...

Page 16: ... between timer functions For selecting a cooking zone see Switching a cooking zone off automatic ally e For activating deactivating Stop Go f For setting the power level g For switching the Booster TwinBooster WaterBoost depending on model on and off h For switching the PowerFlex cooking area on and off i Number sensors For setting a minute minder switch off time For setting the power level for mi...

Page 17: ...Rating in watts for 230 V 15 23 Normal TwinBooster level 1 TwinBooster level 2 2100 3000 3650 15 23 Normal TwinBooster level 1 TwinBooster level 2 2100 3000 3650 14 28 Normal WaterBoost level 1 WaterBoost level 2 2600 3300 5500 15 23 Normal TwinBooster level 1 TwinBooster level 2 2100 3000 3650 15 23 Normal TwinBooster level 1 TwinBooster level 2 2100 3000 3650 22 23 15x23 23x39 Normal TwinBooster...

Page 18: ...with a damp cloth only and then wipe dry Switching on the hob for the first time The metal components have a protect ive coating which may give off a slight smell when heated up for the first time The induction coils may also give off a slight smell for the first few hours of op eration This smell will be less notice able with each subsequent use before dissipating completely The smell and any vap...

Page 19: ...one power levels 1 to 9 flash if the zone has been switched on without a pan in place or if the pan is unsuitable non magnetic base if the diameter of the base of the pan is too small if the pan is taken off the cooking zone when it is switched on If a suitable pan is placed on the cook ing zone within 3 minutes you can con tinue as normal If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed on the cooking zo...

Page 20: ...e pan base is made of layers of dif ferent materials e g in a sandwiched base it might emit a cracking sound Whistling might occur if linked zones see Booster are being used at the same time and the pans also have bases made of layers of different mater ials You might hear a clicking sound from the electronic switches especially on lower power settings You might hear a whirring sound when the cool...

Page 21: ... the pan base can affect the evenness of the cooking res ults e g when browning pancakes To make optimum use of the cooking zones choose pans with a suitable diameter see Cooking zones If the pan is too small it will not be re cognised and the 1 9 power levels will flash on the control scale of the zone Only use pots and pans with smooth bases Rough bases will scratch the ceramic glass Lift pans i...

Page 22: ...min imise heat loss Select a smaller pan when cooking small quantities A smaller pan uses less energy than a larger pan with very little in it Cook with as little water as possible Once food has come to the boil or the oil in the pan is hot enough for frying reduce the heat to a lower set ting Use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking times ...

Page 23: ...ings 4 4 5 Steaming vegetables and fish 5 5 Defrosting and reheating frozen food 5 5 5 Gently frying eggs without overheating the fat 6 5 6 Bringing large quantities of food to the boil e g casseroles Thickening custard and sauces e g hollandaise 6 7 6 7 Gently braising meat fish and sausages without overheat ing the fat 6 7 6 7 Frying pancakes potato fritters etc 7 6 7 Cooking stew 8 8 8 Boiling ...

Page 24: ...ght up When you switch a cooking zone on the sensor lights up in brightness level 2 and the through sensors light up in brightness level 1 When you set a power level the sensor up to the set power level light up in brightness level 2 If the booster or keeping warm function is set the corresponding sensor lights up in brightness level 2 Malfunction due to dirty and or covered sensors If the sensors...

Page 25: ...ll light up Touch the appropriate number sensor for the power level you want Switching off To switch a cooking zone off touch the sensor for that cooking zone To switch off the hob and all the cooking zones touch the sensor Residual heat indicator If a cooking zone is hot the residual heat indicator and the sensor will light up on the control scale after switching the zone off The bars in the resi...

Page 26: ...terim level light up brighter than the others Example If you have set power level 7 the num bers 7 and 8 will be brighter than the other numbers PowerFlex cooking area The PowerFlex cooking zones can be combined to form a PowerFlex cooking area see Guide to the appliance Hob Settings for the linked cooking area are controlled by the front or the left PowerFlex cooking zone depending on model Switc...

Page 27: ...ded power levels see Pro gramming the power levels before and after the interim power level will flash if an extended power level setting has been selected Altering the continued cooking setting while the cooking zone is heating up deactivates Auto heat up Deactivating Touch the sensor for the continued cooking setting or select a different power level Continued cook ing setting Heat up time min s...

Page 28: ...ime If the booster function is switched on when no power level has been selected the cooking zone will revert automat ically to level 9 at the end of the booster time or if the booster func tion is switched off before this a power level has been selected the cooking zone will revert automatically to the power level selected at the end of the booster time or if the booster function is switched off ...

Page 29: ...oster Water Boost level 1 Touch the sensor for the cooking zone you wish Select a power level if necessary Touch the sensor The indicator light for level 1 comes on To switch on TwinBooster Water Boost level 2 Touch the sensor for the cooking zone you wish to use Select a power level if necessary Touch the sensor button twice The indicator light for level 2 comes on To switch the Booster WaterBoos...

Page 30: ...keeping food warm is 2 hours Keep food warm in the pan it was cooked in and cover with a lid You do not have to stir food while it is being kept warm Nutrients are lost when food is cooked and continue to diminish when food is kept warm The longer food is kept warm for the greater the loss of nutrients Try to ensure that food is kept warm for as short a time as possible Switching the keep warm set...

Page 31: ... by a dot following the number for example 2 h 30 min h Minute minder Setting the minutes Example You want to set a time of 15 minutes Make sure the hob is switched on Touch the sensor The sensor flashes appears in the timer display and the right flashes Enter the tens first and then the units Touch the number sensor which cor responds to the tens position 1 in this case The timer display will cha...

Page 32: ...rs and 30 minutes Make sure the hob is switched on Touch the sensor The sensor flashes appears in the timer display and the right flashes Touch the sensor to switch the dis play to hours Touch the area between the and sensors After several seconds the sensor and the timer display will light up con stantly The timer starts to count down To change a setting Touch the sensor Set the time you want as ...

Page 33: ...hing the sensor until the indicator light for this cooking zone starts flashing If several cooking zones are on the in dicator lights flash in a clockwise dir ection starting with the front left zone Set the time you want 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 re ...

Page 34: ...you have set the minute minder and would like to programme in one or more switch off times as well Touch the sensor repeatedly until the indicator light for the zone you re quire flashes Set the time as described above Shortly after the last entry the timer display switches to the function with the shortest remaining time If you want to show the times counting down in the background Touch the sens...

Page 35: ...et minute minder time and the Booster time will continue to count down Auto heat up and automatic switch off times set will be put on hold When Stop Go is deactivated the cooking zones will operate at the power level previously selected and the Auto heat up and automatic switch off times will resume running If the function is not deactivated within 1 hour the hob will switch off Activating Deactiv...

Page 36: ...ly 5 minutes after the hob has been switched off if the system lock is not manually activated first see Program ming The safety lock is set when the hob is switched on When the safety lock is activated the cooking zone power levels and the timer settings cannot be changed the cooking zones the hob and the timer can be switched off but once switched off cannot be switched on again If a locked senso...

Page 37: ...ing zone switches off and the residual heat indic ators appear The cooking zone can be operated again after it has been switched off and back on Safety switch off if the sensors are covered Your hob 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...

Page 38: ...n the timer display alternating with You can use the cooking zones again as usual when the fault message has gone out Cooling elements Any booster function in operation will be turned off The set power level will be reduced The cooking zones turn off automat ically The affected cooking zones can only be used again if the cooling element has cooled down to a safe level The overheating protection me...

Page 39: ...sidues immediately Allow the hob to cool down before cleaning Clean the hob after every use Dry the hob thoroughly after every cleaning to avoid limescale residue Unsuitable cleaning agents To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance do not use washing up liquid cleaning agents containing soda al kalines ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agents containing descaling agents stain or rust remo...

Page 40: ...glass cleaner applied with a paper towel or a clean cloth Do not apply the cleaner while the hob is still hot as this can result in marking Please follow the cleaning agent manufacturer s instructions Finally wipe the hob with a damp cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth Residues can burn onto the hob the next time it is used and cause damage to the ceramic surface Ensure that all cleaning agent ...

Page 41: ...he front right control scale After the programming function is ex ited an automatic reset is performed It is concluded when an indicator light lights up briefly above the sensor Do not turn the cooking zone on until the reset is concluded To access programming mode With the hob turned off touch the and sensors at the same time until the indicator light for the safety lock flashes To set a programm...

Page 42: ... 4 P3 Induction warning tone when there is no pan in place or the pan is unsuitable S0 Off S1 Quiet S2 Medium S3 Loud P4 Keypad tone when a sensor is touched S0 Off S1 Quiet S2 Medium S3 Loud P5 Audible tone for the timer S0 Off S1 Quiet S2 Medium S3 Loud P6 System lock Safety lock S0 One finger control with S1 Three finger control with simultan eous touching of and the power level of both right c...

Page 43: ...dule S0 Not available S1 Signed off S2 Signed on P15 Buzzer tone if the sensors are covered S0 Off S1 On P16 Sensor reaction speed S0 Slow S1 Normal S2 Rapid 1 Unlisted programmes are not assigned 2 The factory setting is shown in bold 3 After the hob has been switched on appears in the timer display for a few seconds 4 In the text and charts the extended power levels are shown with a dot after th...

Page 44: ... qualified electrician or Miele A smell and vapours are given off when the new appliance is being used The metal components have a protective coating When the appliance is used for the first time this causes a smell and possibly also vapour The material from which the induction coils are made also gives off a smell in the first few hours of operation This smell will be less noticeable with each su...

Page 45: ...e Overheating protection The cooking zone is not working in the usual way on the power set ting selected The overheating protection mechanism has been ac tivated See Overheating protection Power level 9 is auto matically reduced if you select power level 9 on two linked cooking zones at the same time Operating both zones at power level 9 would exceed the permitted maximum power for the two zones U...

Page 46: ...e too dark Make sure that there is nothing covering the sensors or the hob Take any pans off the hob and wipe away any food deposits Interrupt the power supply to the hob for approx 1 minute If the problem persists after power has been re stored please contact Miele alternating with a number flashes in the timer display The overheating protection mechanism has been ac tivated See Overheating prote...

Page 47: ...rdered from Miele see end of this booklet for contact de tails or from your Miele dealer Pans Miele offer a wide range of pans which are perfect for Miele hobs Please refer to the Miele website for more details on individual products Pans in various sizes Frying pan with lid Anti stick pans Wok Gourmet oven dishes Cleaning and care products Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner 250 ml Removes he...

Page 48: ... Communication enabled appliances send operating status information to a master appliance SuperVision appli ance Notebook tablet etc The sys tem also enables integration into a household bus system Miele Gateway or QIVICON Smart Home Platform Con ctivity The hob sends information on its oper ating status to the cooker hood Opera tion of the cooker hood occurs auto matically in conjunction with the...

Page 49: ...r 2 lights up constantly as soon as the procedure has been completed successfully To save the setting touch the sensor until the displays go out Finish signing on the cooker hood master appliance see the relevant in structions Signing off the hob If you would like to sign off the hob from Miele home first carry out the signing off procedure on the display device With the hob turned off touch the a...

Page 50: ...resistant adhesive which will not dissolve or distort Any backmoulds must be of heat resistant material The hob must not be installed over a fridge fridge freezer freezer dishwasher washing machine washer dryer or tumble dryer This hob must not be installed above ovens or cookers unless these have a built in cooling down fan After installation ensure that nothing can come into contact with the con...

Page 51: ...rating and installation instructions for details If the manufacturer s instructions are not available for the cooker hood or if any flammable objects e g utensil rails wall units etc are installed above the hob a minimum safety distance of at least 760 mm must be maintained between them and the appliance below When two or more appliances which have different safety distances are installed together...

Page 52: ...may be a wall at the rear or a tall unit or wall on one side right or left see illus trations Minimum distance between the back of the worktop cut out and the rear edge of the worktop 50 mm Minimum distance between the worktop cut out and a wall or tall unit to the right of it 50 mm Minimum distance between the worktop cut out and a wall or tall unit to the left of it 50 mm Not allowed Recommended...

Page 53: ... and any oven interim shelf or drawer The minimum gap between the under side of the hob and the top of an oven is 15 mm the top of an interim shelf is 15 mm the base of a drawer is 75 mm Interim shelf It is not necessary to fit an interim shelf underneath the hob but one may be fit ted if you wish Leave a gap of 10 mm at the back of the shelf to accommodate the cable We recommend a gap at the fron...

Page 54: ...nce of 50 mm must be maintained between the cut out and the cladding If the niche cladding is made from a non combustible material e g metal natural stone ceramic tiles the minimum safety distance between the cut out and the cladding will be 50 mm less the thickness of the cladding Example 15 mm niche cladding 50 mm 15 mm minimum safety distance of 35 mm Flush fitted hobs Hob with frame or bevelle...

Page 55: ...amage to the hob or the worktop if the hob ever needs to be removed for servicing The sealing strip under the edge of the top part of the appliance provides a sufficient seal for the worktop Tiled worktop Grout lines and the hatched area un derneath 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 pr...

Page 56: ...PPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE Hob with frame or bevelled edge 55 Building in dimensions KM 6388 a Front b Casing depth c Connection socket for wireless stick d Mains connection box The mains connection cable 1440 mm long is supplied separately with the hob ...

Page 57: ... Any gap between the appliance frame and worktop will become smaller over time Connect the mains connection cable to the appliance The mains connection cable must only be connected by a suitably qualified and competent person Follow the instructions in the wiring diagram see Electrical connection Wiring diagram Install the hob Feed the mains connection cable down through the cut out Place the hob ...

Page 58: ...sh fit hob The internal width of the base unit must be at least as wide as the in ternal cut out width for the hob see Building in dimensions This is to ensure that the casing can be easily removed for maintenance If the un derside of the hob is not freely ac cessible after installation any sealant used to plug the gaps around the ap pliance must be removed to enable the hob to be lifted out of th...

Page 59: ... in dimensions KM 6389 a Front b Casing depth c Miele home Con ctivity connec tion d Stepped cut out for natural stone worktops e Mains connection box The mains connection cable 1440 mm long is supplied separately with the hob Please observe the detailed diagrams for cut out dimensions in natural stone worktops ...

Page 60: ... Gap As the ceramic glass and the worktop cut out have a certain dimensional tol erance the size of gap can vary min 1 mm d Stepped cut out Solid wood tiled and glass worktops a Worktop b Hob c Gap d Wooden frame 13 mm to be provided on site As the ceramic glass and the worktop cut out have a certain dimensional tol erance the size of gap can vary min 1 mm ...

Page 61: ...onnection cable must only be connected by a suitably qualified and competent person Follow the instructions in the wiring diagram see Electrical connection Wiring diagram Install the hob Feed the mains connection cable down through the cut out Centre the hob in the cut out Connect the hob to the mains Check that the hob works Seal the remaining gap with a silic one sealant that is heat resistant t...

Page 62: ...the UK After installation ensure that all elec trical components are shielded and cannot be accessed by users Connection AC 230 V 50 Hz The connection data is quoted on the dataplate It must match the household supply Please see wiring diagram for connec tion N B This appliance is supplied single phase only in the UK AUS NZ Residual current device For extra safety it is advisable to pro tect the a...

Page 63: ...0 off or press the test button Mains connection cable The hob must be connected to the elec trical supply with a special connection cable type H 05 VV F PVC insulated with a suitable diameter Please see wiring diagram for connec tion N B This appliance is supplied single phase only in the UK AUS NZ See the data plate on the hob for the correct voltage and frequency Replacing the mains cable Danger...

Page 64: ... THE EASIEST WAY TO SELF IMPORT APPLIANCES DIRECT FROM EUROPE Electrical connection 63 Wiring diagram L1 200 240 V 200 240 V 200 240 V a b c d e L2 L3 N L2 b L1 a c d N e L3 200 240 V 200 240 V a L1 b c d N e L2 200 240 V ...

Page 65: ...e problem could have been resolved as described in this booklet Please quote the model and serial number of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate Data plate Stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance here Make sure that the model number matches the one specified on the back cover of this document Warranty The appliance warranty is valid fo...

Page 66: ... Energy consumption per cooking zone or area cal culated per kg ECelectric cooking 1 193 6 Wh kg 2 173 2 Wh kg 3 193 6 Wh kg Energy consumption for the hob calculated per kg ECelectric hob 186 8 Wh kg Information for domestic electric hobs In acc with regulation EU No 66 2014 MIELE Model name identifier KM 6389 Number of cooking zones and or areas 5 For circular cooking zones diameter of useful su...

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