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Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 400
KM 412
UV
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read the Operating Manual
before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 060 850
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation and connection Correct usage Do not operate the appliance until When using your appliance, follow properly installed in the countertop. basic safety precautions including the following: This appliance is intended for residential use only. Read all instructions before using Use the appliance only for its for the first time. intended purpose. The Be certain your appliance is manufacturer cannot be held properly installed and grounded by responsible for da
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from damage Do not allow either solid or liquid sugar, pieces of plastic or Do not drop anything on the aluminium foil to get on the cooking ceramic surface of the cooktop. zones when they are hot. If these Although the ceramic glass is shock residues are allowed to cool on the and scratch resistant, it is not shock or ceramic surface, pitting or cracking scratch proof. could occur. Should sugar, plastic or Do not use pots or pans with bases aluminium fal
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from burns Do not use water on grease fires. Smother any fire or flame, or use a Do not allow children to operate or dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. play with or near the cooktop. Do not flambé under an exhaust Use only dry, heat-resistant hood. Flames could be drawn up potholders. Moist or damp into the hood by the suction or the potholders used on hot surfaces can grease filters may ignite. result in steam burns. Do not let the potholder touch t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Damage to the appliance When using a portable appliance, make sure that its power cord does In the event of any damage to the not come into contact with the cooktop. appliance, it must be turned off immediately and disconnected from the Before discarding an old electricity supply by either removing the appliance, remove the power cord fuse, unplugging the unit or manually and any doors to prevent hazards. "tripping" the circuit breaker. Contact the Miele Technical S
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Guide to the cooktop KM 400 b c d f e g 3 5 a Variable burner: 4 / " or 7 / " (12 or 18.5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W 4 16 11 b Main burner: 5 / " (14.5 cm) - 1100 W 16 c Control knob for main burner and operating indicator d Control knob for the variable burner and operating indicator e Residual heat indicators f Power supply cord 8
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Guide to the cooktop KM 412 b d c e 11 7 a Variable burner: 6 / " or 10 / " (17 cm or 26.5 cm) - 1400 W / 2200 W) 16 16 b Control knob c Residual heat indicator d Power supply cord 9
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Before using for the first time General notes Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference, and pass them on to any A copy of the data plate for your future user. appliance is included with this manual. It should be placed in the space provided at the back of this book. The address of the nearest Miele Technical Service Department can be found on the back cover. If it becomes necessary to contact the Technical Service Department, please have the model and serial number of the appliance
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Before using for the first time Disposal of packing materials Disposal of an appliance The cardboard box and packing Old appliances contain materials that materials protect the appliance during can be recycled. Please contact your shipping. They have been designed to local recycling center about the be biodegradable and recyclable. possibility of recycling these materials. Please dispose of these materials as you would any other recyclable Before discarding an old appliance, products. remove the
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Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating for the Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor first time the first time your new appliance is Before using the appliance for the first heated. time, clean it with a damp cloth and The odor will dissipate after a short then dry with a soft cloth. time and do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 12
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Using the cooktop Turning on and off, residual When the burner is up to temperature, the residual heat indicator light will heat indicator illuminate. The indicator light will go out once the cooktop temperature has Turning on the variable burner: reached a safe level. Do not touch or lay any heat-sensitive objects on the cooktop while the residual heat indicator light is still on. Danger of burning and fire! A burner with the symboln is activated by turning the respective control knob clockwise
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Using the cooktop Description of the settings Type of cooking Setting Melting butter or chocolate 1 - 2 Dissolving gelatin Preparing yogurt Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter 1 - 3 Warming small quantities of food or liquid Keeping solid foods warm Cooking rice Warming liquids and stews 3 - 5 Thickening sauces Cooking rice puddings Preparing omelets, frying eggs, steaming fruit Defrosting frozen foods 4 - 6 Steaming vegetables and fish Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups and broth B
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Using the cooktop Turning on the outer zone Overheating protection When using large pots or pans, the Each cooking zone is equipped with outer/extended zone can be turned on. overheating protection (internal temperature limiter). This turns off the Proceed as follows: heating elements in the cooking zone if the ceramic surface becomes too hot. ^ Turn the knob clockwise past "12" to Once the ceramic has cooled down to then position. a safe level, the heat will automatically ^ Turn the knob counte
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Selecting cookware The cooking surface Pots and pans Your ceramic cooktop is made of an Special cookware is not required, but extremely hard and durable material. as is true with all types of cooking The surface is scratch resistant, not appliances, the better the cookware, scratch proof. Avoid using cookware the better the performance. with ridged bottoms. Ridged pots with Following these tips will allow you to dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may make the most of your ceramic scratch the cookto
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Selecting cookware – Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of heat and decrease the cooking time. – Copper bottom and aluminum pans may leave a residue on the cooktop in the form of metallic lines. This is normal. These lines 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 c
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Cooktop care The ceramic surface should be cleaned When cleaning the cooktop, make sure regularly with a cleaner for ceramic the cooktop is "Off", and be careful not surfaces. Follow the ceramic cleaner to accidentally turn it "On". manufacturer’s instructions. If you have difficulty locating a suitable product Under no circumstances should a contact Miele’s Technical Service steam cleaner be used to clean this Department. appliance. Pressurized steam could Before cleaning allow the cooktop to c
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Frequently asked questions ...the cooktop does not heat up when All repairs should be performed by a turned on trained technician in strict Check whether: accordance with national and local codes. Any repairs or maintenance ^ the electrical circuit has blown a fuse performed by unqualified personnel or "tripped" the circuit breaker. could be dangerous. If power cannot be restored, it may be necessary to call either an electrician or the Miele Technical Service Some minor problems can be resolved
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After sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele Technical Service Department U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com l 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Technical Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are shown on the data plate. Adhere data plate sticker here 20
