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Operating Instructions

Ceramic Cooktop
KM 451

To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

M.-Nr. 05 361 900

Summary of Contents for KM 451

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 451 To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use UV M Nr 05 361 900 ...

Page 2: ...5 Turning on the cooktop 15 Turning on a burner 15 Cooking without auto heat 16 Cooktop settings 17 Auto heat 18 Turning on an extended cooking zone 19 Turning off a cooking zone 19 To turn off the cooktop 20 Residual heat indicator 20 Safety locks 21 Child safety lock 21 Safety cut out feature 22 Overheating protection 24 Selecting cookware 25 The cooking surface 25 Timer 27 To set the timer 27 A...

Page 3: ...amage caused by an incorrect installation or connection To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity must exist between the appliance and an ef fective grounding system It is impera tive that this basic safety requirement is met If there is any doubt have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages...

Page 4: ... has not been designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as aircraft or recreational vehicles However under certain circumstances it may be possible for an installation in these applications Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with specific requirements Use Do not use the appliance until it is properly installed in the countertop...

Page 5: ...liquid sugar pieces of plastic or foil to fall on the burners when they are hot If these residues are allowed to cool on the ceramic surface pitting or even cracking could occur Any spills should be removed as quickly as possible to prevent them from burning on and becoming difficult to remove Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a...

Page 6: ...ent Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance 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 Keep all pans out of reach of children Danger of burns Pot and pan handles should be turned inward and not extend over the countertop to reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable mate...

Page 7: ...le before placing it in the oil Moisture can cause hot oil to splatter and boil over Do not flambé under an exhaust hood Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appliance Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the cooktop they may present a fire hazard Flamm...

Page 8: ...uld 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 do not come in contact with the cooktop Danger of electric shock Always make sure food is cooked thoroughly ...

Page 9: ...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 gas and electrical supply and cut off the power cord to prevent it from becoming a hazard Help protect our environment 9 ...

Page 10: ...Cooktop abd Single zone c Extended zone e Variable zone f Control panel Guide to the cooktop 10 u u s s s s s o a b a e d f c ...

Page 11: ...rols for gCooking zone controls see section Cooking zone controls and displays iChild safety lock jCooktop ON OFF kTimer see Cooking zone controls and displays Indicator for hChild safety lock indicator Guide to the cooktop 11 ...

Page 12: ...king zone on o0 Ready for use 1 12 Power setting or Residual heat F Fault see Safety cut out feature pLight ring the number of segments lit corresponds to the selected power setting exception see Cooking with Auto heat Timer Kitchen timer or automatic shut off for rear left w and front left y zones qTime display rTouch controls for setting the timer Guide to the cooktop 12 s o m n p o q s o ...

Page 13: ... cm Rating in watts y 5 3 4 14 5 1200 w 8 1 4 21 2000 x 6 3 4 17 6 3 4 x 10 1 2 17 x 26 5 1400 2200 z 5 3 4 14 5 1200 v 4 3 4 12 7 1 16 18 700 1700 Total 8300 All cooking zones have the auto heat and safety cut out feature Guide to the cooktop 13 ...

Page 14: ...dicate a faulty connection or appliance defect Touch controls This cooktop has electronic touch controls activated by 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 tip contact turning the coo...

Page 15: ...thin 30 seconds the cooktop will turn itself off as a safety measure Turning on a burner Once the cooktop is turned on touch the s ON OFF control of the burner you wish to use A 0 will appear in the burner display Select the desired setting between 1 and 12 by touching the or touch controls Make sure to touch only one of the controls at a time or they will not respond When turning on the cooktop y...

Page 16: ... showing in the display keep the touch control pressed until the desired power setting shows in the display e g 4 The same number of segments p will show in the light ring i e if setting 4 is selected four segments will light up Using the cooktop 16 q 4 ...

Page 17: ...ng omelettes lightly fried eggs Steaming fruit 3 5 Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming vegetables fish Cooking dumplings potatoes soups Cooking broths 4 6 Boiling and continued cooking of large quantities of food 7 Gentle braising without overheating the fat of meat fish vegetables fried eggs etc 8 9 Frying pancakes etc 9 11 Boiling large quantities of water 11 12 These setting recommendations ar...

Page 18: ...king setting you want appears in the display e g 3 The 12 segments show in the light ring p during the auto heat time When the heat up time has finished only the number of segments for the relevant continued cooking setting which has been chosen show in the light ring Example during the auto heat time during the continued cooking time You can increase or decrease the continued cooking setting at a...

Page 19: ... on by pressing the and touch controls simultaneously and then selecting a power setting A short segment n will appear in the top left of the ring to indicate that the extended cooking zone has been turned on To turn the extended cooking zone off press the and touch controls simultaneously The short segment n will then go out Turning off a cooking zone Touch the ON OFF control s of the cooking zon...

Page 20: ... heat indicator After the cooking zones or the cooktop have been turned off the residual heat of the cooking zones which may still be hot are indicated by three stacked horizontal bars in the display The bars go out one after another as the cooking zones cool down The last bar only goes out when the cooking zones are safe to touch If there is an interruption to the power supply the residual heat i...

Page 21: ... following are possible The settings for the cooking zones and for the timer cannot be altered The cooking zones cooktop and timer can still be turned off but once turned off cannot be turned on again To activate the child safety lock Press the touch control for the child safety lock a until the indicator above it lights The indicator light will go out after a short while The light will come on ag...

Page 22: ...ng period of time see table and the power settings are not adjusted the cooktop will turn itself off automatically and the residual heat indicator will light up If you wish to use the burners once again turn the cooktop back on again in the usual way Power setting Maximum operating hours 1 10 2 5 3 5 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 3 8 3 9 2 10 2 11 2 12 1 Safety locks 22 ...

Page 23: ...tt or towel When the cooktop turns itself off a tone will sound every 30 seconds for a maximum of 10 minutes and an F will flash in the display of the touch control which was covered To reset the touch controls Clean the control area or remove the object covering the touch control This will turn off the tone and the F will go out Turn the cooktop back on again with the s ON OFF touch control The b...

Page 24: ...led to a safe temperature the heating elements will automatically turn back on The overheating protection can 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...

Page 25: ...ill not affect the safety or performance of the cooktop however 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 cookware the better the p...

Page 26: ...can be removed using a non abrasive ceramic cooktop cleaner or a sheilded scraper blade Be sure to clean the cooktop after each use Each time the 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 surface Selecti...

Page 27: ...pears in the timer display e g 15 minutes The set time counts down in minutes in the time display It can be changed at any time by pressing the or touch controls The timer can be set from 1 to 99 minutes When the end of the set time has been reached 00 appears in the timer display and at the same time a tone sounds for about 10 seconds The 00 will go out after 30 seconds The timer can be turned of...

Page 28: ...red time shows in the display e g 15 minutes The time set counts down in minutes The time left to run shows in the timer display It can be changed at any time by pressing the or touch controls The power setting for the cooking zone can also be changed at any time At the end of the selected time the cooking zone turns off automatically The residual heat indicators will appear in the display for the...

Page 29: ...scale deposits The ceramic surface should be cleaned regularly with a cleaner for ceramic surfaces Follow the ceramic cleaner manufacturer s instructions If you have difficulty locating a suitable product contact Miele s Technical Service Department Before cleaning allow the cooktop to cool Wipe spills off using a damp sponge Stubborn spills are best removed with a shielded scraper blade To remove...

Page 30: ...if the cooktop still does not heat up contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Technical Service Department the cooktop turns off while it is in use and the residual heat indicator or a flashing F appears in the display for at least one of the cooking zones and at the same time a tone sounds One of the cooking zones has been on for too long or one of the touch controls may have been covered se...

Page 31: ...ing the cooktop and that the surrounding area is not too dark Interrupt the power supply to the cooktop for 1 minute by tripping the circuit breaker or withdrawing the fuse Reconnect the electricity supply The electronic unit will have reset the sensitivity level of the touch control sensors If this does not solve the problem please call the Miele Technical Service Department Frequently asked ques...

Page 32: ... Department U 1 800 999 1360 techserv mieleusa com V 1 800 565 6435 service miele ca 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 32 ...

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