Operating instructions Ceramic hob with induction KM 418 KM 418-1 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. en - GB M.-Nr.
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cooking zone controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance Hob Cooking zones a Rear cooking zone (Ø 16 / 19.
Description of the appliance Cooking zone controls and displays j Displays: 0 = 1 to 9 = H = A = ß F P Cooking zone ready for use Power settings Residual heat Auto heat-up activated (alternating with the continued cooking setting selected) = No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable (see section on suitable pans = Fault message (see "Problem solving guide") = Booster activated (only for the rear cooking zone) k sensor for setting the power level 4
Warning and Safety instructions ~ This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage ~ Use this appliance for the ~ For safety reasons the appliance preparation of food only. Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance. must only be operated after it has been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children ~ Keep all pans out of reach of ~ The appliance is only intended for children. Turn pan handles inwards away from the edge of the hob. Danger of burning or scalding. use by adults who have read these operating instructions. ~ This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury keep children well away and do not let them play with it or use the controls. They will not understand the potential dangers posed by it.
Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from damage ~ Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface. Even a light object such as a salt cellar, could cause damage in certain circumstances. ~ Do not use pots or pans on the ceramic hob with bases with pronounced edges or ridges e.g. cast iron pans. These could scratch or scour the hob surface permanently. Grains of salt and sand can also scratch.
Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning and scalding ~ The surface of the appliance is hot when in use, and remains hot for quite a while after being switched off. There is a danger of burning until the residual heat indicators go out. ~ For added protection it is advisable to use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when using the appliance. Do not let them get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself.
Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults ~ Repairs must only be carried out by ~ In the event of damage or a defect, a suitably qualified and competent person. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be very dangerous and could damage the appliance. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Never open the housing of the appliance. switch off the appliance immediately. Disconnect completely from the electricity supply.
Warning and Safety instructions Electromagnetic fields Further safety notes ~ For people fitted with a heart pacemaker: Please note that the area immediately surrounding the hob is electromagnetically charged, and that this could affect a pacemaker. If in any doubt consult the manufacturer of the pacemaker or your doctor. ~ Ensure pans are placed centrally ~ Ensure pans are placed centrally over the cooking zone to prevent unnecessary exposure to the electromagnetic field.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Packaging (e.g. cling film, polystyrene) and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all packaging materials safely as soon as possible.
Before using for the first time General notes A dash (-) will appear in the display for the rear cooking zone and a 1 will appear in the display for the front cooking zone for a few seconds when the appliance is first connected to the power supply or after a power cut. The hob is ready for use as soon as these displays disappear. This appliance operates using the induction principle.
Operation The induction principle An induction coil is located under each cooking zone. When a zone is switched on this coil creates a magnetic field. This magnetic field in turn creates (induces) current in the base of the pan on it (which must be magnetic). This heats up the base of the pan. The cooking zone itself is heated up indirectly by the heat given back off by the pan.
Operation Noises When using an induction hob, the following noises can occur in the pan, depending on what it is made of and how it has been constructed. – On the higher power settings, it might buzz. This will decrease or cease altogether when the power setting is reduced. The appliance has a cooling fan to help extend the life of the electronics. When the hob is being used intensively, this will come on and you will hear a whirring sound.
Operation Pans Suitable pans Induction cooking zones will only work when covered by a pan with a magnetic base. Unless the pan manufacturer states that you can do so, do not use pans with very thin bases on this hob and never heat up empty pans as they could get damaged. This could also damage the appliance.
Operation Function of the sensor switches This hob is equipped with electronic sensor switches. They react to finger contact. To operate a cooking zone touch the relevant sensor. An audible tone confirms when a sensor reacts to being touched. Make sure that only one sensor is touched at a time (except: when switching off a cooking zone), and keep the control area clean. Do not put things down on it.
Operation Settings The range of settings is the same for all cooking zones: Cooking process Settings Melting butter, chocolate etc. Dissolving gelatine Preparing yoghurt 1-2 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter Warming small quantities of food/liquid Keeping warm food which sticks easily Cooking rice 1-3 Warming liquid and semi-solid foods Thickening sauces, e.g.
Operation Auto heat-up To activate Auto heat-up: When Auto heat-up has been activated, the cooking zone switches on automatically at the highest setting and then switches to the continued cooking setting which you have previously selected. The heat-up time depends on which continued cooking setting has been chosen (see chart). ^ Select setting 9 by pressing the - or + sensors.
Operation Booster The rear cooking zone is equipped with a booster, i.e. an increase in the power level. If activated, the cooking zone will operate on power setting 9 with an extra boost of power for a period of 10 minutes. This boost is intended for quickly bringing large quantities of water to the boil, e.g. when cooking pasta. The extra boost of energy is only available by taking a proportion of energy away from the front cooking zone.
Operation Switching off and residual heat indicators To switch off a cooking zone: ^ Touch the - and + sensors for the zone you want to switch off at the same time. A 0 will light up in the display for that zone for a few seconds. If the cooking zone is still hot then residual heat will be indicated in the display. The residual heat indicator will not go out until the cooking zone is safe to touch.
Operation Safety lock To activate the safety lock: Keep children away from the hob for their own safety. In addition, your appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent children switching on the hob and cooking zones or altering the settings. ^ Touch the sensor for the safety lock L until the indicator lamp above it comes on. The safety lock can only be activated and de-activated when the hob is switched on. When the safety lock is activated: – the cooking zone power setting cannot be changed.
Operation Safety switch-off Safety switch-off if the sensors are covered Safety switch-off with an over-long cooking time Your hob is fitted with a safety switch-off feature in case you forget to switch it off yourself. If one of the cooking zones is heated for an unusually long period of time (see chart), and the power settings are not altered, the hob will switch itself off automatically and the appropriate residual heat indicator will appear.
Operation Overheating protection The induction coil on a cooking zone can overheat if: – the pan is not conducting heat properly – fats or oils are heated up on the highest power setting. The overheating protections works on the affected cooking zone in one of the following ways: – If the rear cooking zone with the Booster function is affected and the Booster is switched on, then the Booster will be switched off. – If power setting 9 has been set, the 9 will flash, alternating with the 8, i. e.
Operation If the cooling elements overheat: Note: The cooking zone cooling elements can overheat if the appliance does not have sufficient ventilation. ^ If a drawer is fitted directly underneath the hob, ensure that there is sufficient space between the drawer and its contents and underside of the appliance in order to ensure sufficient ventilation for the hob. The overheating protection affects the whole hob in one of the following ways: – If the Booster is operating it will be switched off.
Cleaning and care Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Pressurised steam could also cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept liability. Do not use any sharp objects which could damage the seal between the ceramic surface and the surrounding frame and between the frame and the worktop.
Cleaning and care Should any sugar, plastic or aluminium foil spill or fall on to a hot cooking zone while it is in use, first switch off the appliance. Then, immediately, while they are still hot, scrape off all remains of these materials using a shielded scraper blade. Take care not to burn yourself. Allow the hob to cool down and then clean with a suitable proprietary ceramic cleaner.
Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Unauthorised repairs could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. However, some minor problems can be resolved as follows: What to do if ... ... the hob or cooking zones cannot be switched on Check whether – the pans in use are suitable. – the safety lock is activated.
Problem solving guide ... one of the following faults has occured: – The Booster function has automatically switched off early. – The selected power setting of 9 flashes alternately in the display with the 8. ... the cooling fan continues to run after the appliance has been switched off. This is not a fault. The fan will continue running until the appliance has cooled down. It will then switch itself off automatically. – A 0 flashes in the display for all zones.
Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). If the connection able is damaged, it must be replaced by a special connection cable which can be obtained from the manufacturer or the Technical Service Department. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Electrical connection Important The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system, which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and if there is any doubt the electrical wiring in the home should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
After sales service In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes. Data plate Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance.
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