Miele KM412 User Manual

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  
Contents  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation and connection  
Correct usage  
Do not operate the appliance until  
properly installed in the countertop.  
When using your appliance, follow  
basic safety precautions including  
the following:  
This appliance is intended for  
residential use only.  
Read all instructions before using  
for the first time.  
Use the appliance only for its  
intended purpose. The  
Be certain your appliance is  
properly installed and grounded by  
a qualified technician.  
manufacturer cannot be held  
responsible for damages caused by  
improper use of the cooktop.  
To guarantee the electrical safety  
of this appliance, continuity must  
exist between the appliance and an  
effective grounding system. It is  
imperative that this basic safety  
requirement be met. If there is any  
doubt, have the electrical system of the  
house checked by a qualified  
Never use the appliance to warm  
or heat the room.  
This appliance must not be set up  
or operated outdoors.  
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be  
held responsible for damages caused  
by the lack, or inadequacy of, an  
effective grounding system.  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the main electrical supply using an  
extension cord. Extension cords do not  
meet the safety requirements of this  
appliance.  
Before servicing, disconnect the  
power supply by either removing  
the fuse, unplugging the unit or  
manually "tripping" the circuit breaker.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Protection from damage  
Do not allow either solid or liquid  
sugar, pieces of plastic or  
aluminium foil to get on the cooking  
zones when they are hot. If these  
residues are allowed to cool on the  
ceramic surface, pitting or cracking  
could occur. Should sugar, plastic or  
Do not drop anything on the  
ceramic surface of the cooktop.  
Although the ceramic glass is shock  
and scratch resistant, it is not shock or  
scratch proof.  
Do not use pots or pans with bases aluminium fall on to the cooktop, first  
with pronounced edges or ridges  
on the ceramic cooktop. These could  
permanently scratch or scour the  
cooktop. See "Selecting cookware" for  
more information. Grains of salt and  
sand can also scratch the surface.  
Make sure that the bases of any pots  
and pans are clean, free of any fat or  
oils and are dry.  
turn the appliance off, then immediately  
scrape off the remains with a shielded  
blade scraper while the surface is still  
hot. Take care not to burn yourself on  
the hot surface. Clean the cooktop  
once it has cooled.  
Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean the appliance. Steam could  
penetrate electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
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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  
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.  
Do not allow children to operate or  
play with or near the cooktop.  
Do not flambé under an exhaust  
hood. Flames could be drawn up  
into the hood by the suction or the  
grease filters may ignite.  
Use only dry, heat-resistant  
potholders. Moist or damp  
potholders used on hot surfaces can  
result in steam burns. Do not let the  
potholder touch the hot heating  
element. Do not use towels or other  
bulky items near the appliance.  
If there is a drawer directly  
underneath the appliance without  
any wooden base in between, ensure  
that no aerosols, combustible liquids or  
other easily flammable materials are  
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be  
placed in the drawer, these must be  
made of heat-resistant material.  
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging  
garments when operating the  
cooktop, they may present a fire  
hazard.  
Do not heat unopened food  
containers. Built-up pressure may  
cause the container to burst and result  
in injury.  
Do not store items on the  
appliance when not in use.  
Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate  
on the appliance.  
Do not leave the cooktop  
unattended while in use.  
Overheated food can ignite.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Damage to the appliance  
When using a portable appliance,  
make sure that its power cord does  
not come into contact with the cooktop.  
In the event of any damage to the  
appliance, it must be turned off  
immediately and disconnected from the  
electricity supply by either removing the  
fuse, unplugging the unit or manually  
"tripping" the circuit breaker.  
Contact the Miele Technical Service  
Department.  
Before discarding an old  
appliance, remove the power cord  
and any doors to prevent hazards.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not use the appliance until it has  
been repaired.  
Ensure power is not supplied to the  
appliance while repair work is being  
carried out.  
Any breakages or cracks in the  
ceramic surface of the appliance  
are defects and must be treated as  
such. Do not use the appliance until it  
has been repaired.  
Repairs should only be performed  
by qualified technicians to ensure  
safety. Repairs and other work by  
unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. Under no circumstances  
should the outer casing of the  
appliance be opened.  
While the appliance is under  
warranty, repairs should only be  
performed by a Miele authorized  
service technician. Otherwise, the  
warranty is void.  
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Guide to the cooktop  
KM 400  
b
c
d
f
e
g
aVariable burner: 4 3/4" or 7 5/16" (12 or 18.5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W  
bMain burner: 5 11/16" (14.5 cm) - 1100 W  
cControl knob for main burner and operating indicator  
dControl knob for the variable burner and operating indicator  
eResidual heat indicators  
fPower supply cord  
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Guide to the cooktop  
KM 412  
b
d
c
e
aVariable burner: 6 11/16" or 10 7/16" (17 cm or 26.5 cm) - 1400 W / 2200 W)  
bControl knob  
cResidual heat indicator  
dPower supply cord  
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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  
future user.  
A copy of the data plate for your  
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 available. Both are listed on  
the data plate.  
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Before using for the first time  
Disposal of packing materials  
Disposal of an appliance  
The cardboard box and packing  
materials protect the appliance during  
shipping. They have been designed to  
be biodegradable and recyclable.  
Please dispose of these materials as  
you would any other recyclable  
products.  
Old appliances contain materials that  
can be recycled. Please contact your  
local recycling center about the  
possibility of recycling these materials.  
Before discarding an old appliance,  
remove the power cord and any  
doors to prevent it from becoming a  
hazard.  
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Before using for the first time  
Cleaning and heating for the  
first time  
Metal components have a protective  
coating which may give off a slight odor  
the first time your new appliance is  
heated.  
Before using the appliance for the first  
time, clean it with a damp cloth and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
The odor will dissipate after a short  
time and do not indicate a faulty  
connection or appliance defect.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning on and off, residual  
heat indicator  
When the burner is up to temperature,  
the residual heat indicator light will  
illuminate. The indicator light will go out  
once the cooktop temperature has  
reached a safe level.  
Turning on the variable burner:  
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 symbol n is  
activated by turning the respective  
control knob clockwise, a , to the  
desired setting. It is turned off by  
turning the knob counterclockwise, b,  
to "0".  
The knob cannot be turned past n  
to "0".  
Turning on the single burner:  
(only with KM 400)  
A burner without the symbol n is  
turned on or off by turning it either  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
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Using the cooktop  
Description of the settings  
Type of cooking  
Setting  
Melting butter or chocolate  
Dissolving gelatin  
1 - 2  
Preparing yogurt  
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter  
Warming small quantities of food or liquid  
Keeping solid foods warm  
1 - 3  
3 - 5  
Cooking rice  
Warming liquids and stews  
Thickening sauces  
Cooking rice puddings  
Preparing omelets, frying eggs, steaming fruit  
Defrosting frozen foods  
Steaming vegetables and fish  
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups and broth  
4 - 6  
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Bringing large quantities of food to a boil  
Continued cooking of large quantities of food  
Braising meat, fish or vegetables  
Making pancakes  
8 - 9  
9 - 11  
11 - 12  
n
Boiling water or soups  
The symbol for turning on the extended cooking zone is  
These settings are given as a guide only. The cooking time will depend upon the  
amount, recipe and type of food.  
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Using the cooktop  
Turning on the outer zone  
Overheating protection  
When using large pots or pans, the  
outer/extended zone can be turned on.  
Each cooking zone is equipped with  
overheating protection (internal  
temperature limiter). This turns off the  
heating elements in the cooking zone if  
the ceramic surface becomes too hot.  
Once the ceramic has cooled down to  
a safe level, the heat will automatically  
turn back on.  
Proceed as follows:  
^ Turn the knob clockwise past "12" to  
the n position.  
^ Turn the knob counterclockwise to  
the desired setting.  
The heating elements cycle on and off  
To turn off the outer/extended zone, turn to maintain a constant temperature.  
the knob counter clockwise to "0".  
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Selecting cookware  
The cooking surface  
Pots and pans  
Your ceramic cooktop is made of an  
extremely hard and durable material.  
The surface is scratch resistant, not  
scratch proof. Avoid using cookware  
with ridged bottoms. Ridged pots with  
dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may  
scratch the cooktop if they are pulled  
across the ceramic surface.  
Special cookware is not required, but  
as is true with all types of cooking  
appliances, the better the cookware,  
the better the performance.  
Following these tips will allow you to  
make the most of your ceramic  
cooktop.  
Make sure the cooktop and pot bottoms  
are clean before cooking. Certain  
items, particularly sugar grains or  
crystallized liquids such as molasses or  
syrups are actually harder than ceramic  
and can scratch the surface if they are  
not cleaned off immediately. Small or  
light scratches will not affect the safety  
or performance of the cooktop however.  
– For the most even and energy  
efficient cooking, the diameter of the  
pots should match the diameter of  
the burners as closely as possible.  
The burner rings 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.  
– Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth  
bottoms. Slightly concave bottoms  
will also work adequately. Pans with  
convex bottoms will not cook well.  
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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 cool before  
cleaning.  
– Cast iron, glass or stoneware should  
not be used because they have poor  
heat transfer and may scratch the  
surface.  
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Cooktop care  
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.  
When cleaning the cooktop, make sure  
the cooktop is "Off", and be careful not  
to accidentally turn it "On".  
Under no circumstances should a  
steam cleaner be used to clean this  
appliance. Pressurized steam could  
cause permanent damage to the  
surface and to components for which  
the manufacturer cannot accept  
responsibility.  
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 any limescale deposits or  
metallic residue apply ceramic cleanser  
using a soft cloth or use a sheilded  
scraper blade if necessary.  
Do not use any sharp pointed objects  
which could damage the seal between  
the ceramic surface, the surrounding  
frame and the countertop.  
A cleaner with a special additive to  
prevent water marks and smears on the  
ceramic surface may be used.  
Never use scouring agents, pads,  
abrasive cleaning agents or strong  
cleaners, e.g. oven sprays, stain or  
rust removers, as these could  
After cleaning, wipe the ceramic  
surface with a damp cloth to remove  
any residue. Cleaner residues could  
damage the cooktop or create toxic  
fumes when heated. Finally, dry the  
cooktop with a clean soft cloth.  
damage the surface of the appliance.  
The ceramic surface can be cleaned  
using a cleaner for ceramic  
surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions on the packaging.  
Any melted solids (e.g. sugar, plastic,  
syrup, aluminium foil, etc.) should be  
removed as quickly as possible and  
while the burner is still warm. If they are  
allowed to harden, the cooktop may  
become pitted. Scrape the melted item  
off the cooktop using a sheilded  
scraper blade. Once the cooktop has  
cooled, remove any remaining residue  
using a ceramic cooktop cleaner.  
Make sure that no cleaner residue  
remains on the ceramic surface by  
carefully wiping the cooktop with a  
damp cloth. Cleaner residues could  
damage the cooktop when heated.  
After cleaning, thoroughly dry the  
ceramic surface with a soft cloth to  
prevent a build up of limescale  
deposits.  
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Frequently asked questions  
...the cooktop does not heat up when  
turned on  
All repairs should be performed by a  
trained technician in strict  
accordance with national and local  
codes. Any repairs or maintenance  
performed by unqualified personnel  
could be dangerous.  
Check whether:  
^ the electrical circuit has blown a fuse  
or "tripped" the circuit breaker.  
If power cannot be restored, it may be  
necessary to call either an electrician or  
the Miele Technical Service  
Department.  
Some minor problems can be resolved  
as follows:  
...a humming noise is heard while the  
cooktop is heating up  
What to do if...  
...a slight odor is apparent during the  
first use of the cooktop  
This is normal. The sound will  
disappear once the cooktop is hot.  
This is normal, and occurs as the  
moisture in the insulation evaporates.  
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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  
l 1-800-565-6435  
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  
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