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Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 451
UV
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 361 900
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Help protect our environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disposal of an old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING When using your appliance, follow INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY basic safety precautions including BEFORE USING THE the following: COOKTOP Installation WARNING - Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by This appliance is only intended a qualified technician in accordance for residential cooking. The with national and local safety manufacturer can not be held regulations. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for damage or held res
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not install the cooktop directly Use above a dishwasher, refrigerator or Do not use the appliance until it is freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktop properly installed in the countertop. may damage them. This appliance is equipped with an If the cooktop is installed above an overheating protection feature. oven, keep the cooktop’s power See, "Overheating protection" for cord from contacting the oven. information. Because of the heat radiated it is Never use the ap
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from damage Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Steam could Do not drop anything on the penetrate electrical components and ceramic surface of the cooktop. cause a short circuit. Although the ceramic glass is shock and scratch resistant, it is not shock or Never place hot pots or pans over scratch proof. the touch controls, as the underlying electronics may be Do not use pots or pans with damaged. pronounced edges or ridges on the ceramic c
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Injury prevention Pot and pan handles should be turned inward and not extend over Do not touch the cooktop or the the countertop to reduce the risk of surrounding areas during or burns, ignition of flammable materials, immediately after use. The cooktop may and spills. be hot even though it is dark in color. Areas near it may become hot enough Use the proper pan size. Select to cause burns. Do not touch, or let cookware having flat bottoms large clothing or other fl
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before removing pots and pans, be Do not let cooking grease or other sure to turn off the burners. flammable materials accumulate on the appliance. Do not store items on the cooktop when not in use. Items could melt Be aware of loose fitting or hanging or catch fire from residual heat or if the garments when operating the cooktop is turned on inadvertently. cooktop, they may present a fire hazard. Never cover the cooktop with a cloth. A fire could result. Flammable
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appliance safety Further safety notes In the event of any damage to the Make certain that the power cords appliance, it must be turned off of small appliances do not come in immediately and disconnected from the contact with the cooktop. Danger of electricity supply by either shutting off electric shock! the power main or manually "tripping" Always make sure food is cooked the circuit breaker. Contact Technical thoroughly before eating. Service. Do not use the appli
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Help protect our environment Disposal of packing materials Disposal of an old appliance The cardboard box and packing Old appliances contain materials that materials are biodegradable and can be recycled. Please contact your recyclable. Please recycle. 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. 9
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Guide to the cooktop Cooktop b c s s u s u s o s a ae d f abd Single zone c Extended zone e Variable zone f Control panel 10
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Guide to the cooktop Control panel Touch controls for: g Cooking zone controls (see section "Cooking zone controls and displays") i Child safety lock j Cooktop ON/OFF k Timer (see "Cooking zone controls and displays") Indicator for: h Child safety lock, indicator 11
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Guide to the cooktop Cooking zone controls and displays Touch controls: m s l Cooktop ON/OFF m for selecting the power settings and turning on the outer circle of the o variable zone or extended zone n Displays n Extended cooking zone on o0 = Ready for use o 1 - 12 = Power setting p ~, | or # = Residual heat s F = Fault (see, "Safety q cut-out feature") p Light ring: the number of segments lit o corresponds to the selected power setting (exception: see "Cooking with Auto-heat"). Timer: Kitchen t
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Guide to the cooktop Cooking zones Cooking KM 451 zone ø in inches (cm) Rating in watts 3 5 / (14.5) 1200 y 4 1 8 / (21) 2000 w 4 3 6 / (17) / 1400 / x 4 3 1 6 / x 10 / (17 x 26.5) 2200 4 2 3 5 / (14.5) 1200 z 4 3 4 / (12) / 700 / v 4 1 7 / (18) 1700 16 Total: 8300 All cooking zones have the auto heat and safety cut-out feature. 13
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Before using for the first time Clean the cooktop Touch controls Before using for the first time, clean the This cooktop has electronic touch cooktop with a damp cloth and then dry controls activated by a finger. There is a with a soft cloth. separate touch control for each burner. A tone sounds to indicate that contact has been made with a control. Heat the cooktop Keep the control area clean and do not The metal components of the cooktop rest things on it. The touch control have a protective c
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Using the cooktop Turning on the cooktop Turning on a burner The cooktop must be turned on before ^ Once the cooktop is turned on, touch any of the burners can be used. thes "ON/OFF" control of the burner you wish to use. ^ Touch thes "ON / OFF" touch control for the cooktop. A 0 will appear in the burner display. A horizontal bar will appear in each of ^ Select the desired setting between 1 the burner displays and 00 will appear and 12 by touching the - or + touch in each timer display. control
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Using the cooktop Cooking without auto heat Proceed as follows: ^ If 0 is showing in the display, keep the + touch control pressed until the desired power setting shows in the display, e.g. 4: 4 q The same number of segments,p, will show in the light ring, i.e. if setting 4 is selected four segments will light up. 16
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Using the cooktop Cooktop settings The range of settings is the same for all cooking zones: Cooking process Settings 1 - 2 Melting butter, chocolate etc. Dissolving gelatin 1 - 3 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter Warming small quantities of food/liquid Warming sticky foods Cooking rice 3 - 5 Warming liquid and half-set foods Thickening sauces, e.g. Hollandaise Cooking rice pudding Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs Steaming fruit 4 - 6 Defrosting deep frozen food Steaming veg
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Using the cooktop Auto heat The 12 segments show in the light ring, p, during the auto heat time. When the When auto heat has been activated, the heat-up time has finished only the cooking zone turns on automatically at number of segments, for the relevant the highest setting and then changes to continued cooking setting which has the continued cooking setting which been chosen, show in the light ring. you have previously selected. The "heat-up" time depends on which Example: continued cooking s
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Using the cooktop Turning on an extended Turning off a cooking zone cooking zone ^ Touch the ON / OFF controls of the cooking zone you want to turn off. The second circle of a variable cooking zone or the extended cooking zone can If the cooking zone is still hot, the be turned on to extend the cooking residual heat indicator will remain lit area for cooking with larger pans. until the zone has cooled (see "Residual heat indicator"). Proceed as follows: ^ Turn on the cooking zone and select a po
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Using the cooktop To turn off the cooktop Residual heat indicator The cooktop can be turned off at any After the cooking zones or the cooktop time. have been turned off, the residual heat of the cooking zones which may still be ^ Touch the ON / OFF touch controls hot are indicated by three stacked of the cooktop. horizontal bars in the display: This turns off all cooking zones. The residual heat indicator will light up in the display of any cooking zone that is still hot. The bars go out one aft
