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Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktops
KM 421
KM 424
KM 427
UV
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 647 560
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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 Any spills should be removed as quickly as possible to prevent them Do not drop anything on the from burning on and becoming difficult ceramic surface of the cooktop. to remove. Although the ceramic glass is shock and scratch resistant, it is not shock or Do not use a steam cleaner to scratch proof. clean the appliance. Steam could penetrate electrical components and Do not use pots or pans with cause a short circuit. pronounced edges or ridge
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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 area surrounding it 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. to cause burns. Do not touch, or let Select cookware having flat clothing or other flammable mate
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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 appliance when not in use. Items Be aware of loose fitting or hanging could melt or catch fire from residual garments when operating the heat or if the cooktop is turned on cooktop, they may present a fire inadvertently. hazard. Never cover the cooktop with a Flammable materials should not be cl
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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 KM 421 abcd Single burners Control knobs for burners e rear left f rear right g front left h front right i Area with 4 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights KM 421 rear left rear right front left front right a b c d 3 3 diameter 5 / " 7" 7" 5 / " 4 4 inches (14.5) (18) (18) (14.5) (cm) Watts 1200 1800 1800 1200 10
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Guide to the cooktop KM 424 a Single burner b Extended burner cd Variable burner e Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated f Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) g Area with 4 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights KM 424 rear left rear right front right front left a b c d 3 3 3 3 diameter 5 / " 6 / " 4 / " 5 / " 4 4 4 4 inches (cm) (14.5) (17) (12) (14.5) 3 1 1 extended 6 / " x 10 / " 7" 8 / " 4 2 4 (17 x 26.5) (18) (21) Watts 1200 1500 700 11
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Guide to the cooktop KM 427 ac Single burners b Extended burner de Variable burners f Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated g Area with 5 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights h Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) KM 427 rear left rear middle rear right front right front left a b c d e 3 3 3 3 3 diameter 5 / " 6 / " 5 / " 4 / " 5 / " 4 4 4 4 4 inches (cm) (14.5) (17) (14.5) (12) (14.5) 3 1 extended 6 / " x 10 / " 7" 9" 4 2 (17 x 26.5) (18)
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Before using for the first time Clean the cooktop Before using for the first time, clean the cooktop with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Heat the cooktop The metal components of the cooktop have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time the appliance is heated. The smell will dissipate after a short time and does not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 13
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Use Turning on and off Operating a single burner A burner without the symboln next to Operating a variable / extended the control knob is turned on by burner pushing the control knob down and If a burner has the symboln next to turning it clockwise or counter-clockwise to the desired the control knob, you can switch on an setting. additional outer or extended heating circle. To adjust the setting, turn the knob To turn on a burner push down and turn without pressing down. the control knob: The b
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Use Settings The range of settings is the same for all burners: 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 vegetables, fish Cooking dumplings, potatoes, s
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Use Overheating protection Each burner is equipped with a temperature limiter. This limiter turns off the heating elements in the burner before the ceramic surface becomes too hot. Once the ceramic surface has cooled 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 pro
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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 heating cycles on and off at the All repairs should be performed by a highest setting on one of the trained technician in strict burners? accordance with national and local The overheating protection is activated codes. Any repairs or maintenance (see "Overheating protection"). performed by unqualified personnel could be dangerous. What if ... ... the cooktop or burners cannot be turned on? Check whether the electrical circuit has blown a fuse or "tripped" the
