Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 443 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disposal of the packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Disposal of an old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP WARNING This appliance is intended for residential cooking only. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use or for uses other than those for which the appliance is intended.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not install the cooktop directly above a dishwasher, refrigerator or freezer. Heat radiated by the cooktop may damage other appliances. If the cooktop is installed above an oven, keep the cooktop’s power cord from contacting the oven. Because of the heat radiated it is not recommended to install the cooktop above a drawer. It should only be installed above a cabinet base unit with a dummy drawer front and an additional protective base between the appliance and the cabinet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Injury prevention Do not touch the cooktop or the area surrounding it during or immediately after use. The cooktop may be hot even though it is dark in color. Areas near it may become hot enough to cause burns. During or after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch the cooktop or surface areas near it until they have cooled. Wait for the residual heat indicator lights go out.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use proper pan size Select pans having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized pans will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship to burner will also improve efficiency.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appliance safety 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 or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Contact the Miele Technical Service Department. Do not use the appliance until it has been repaired. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until repair work is completed. Repairs should only be performed by qualified technicians to ensure safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Further safety notes When using a portable appliance near the cooktop, make sure that its power cord does not come into contact with the cooktop. The insulation of the power cord could be damaged. Danger of electric shock! Do not allow children to operate or play with, or near, the cooktop. If a pet hops onto the cooktop, a touch control sensor could be activated and a burner turned on. Keep pets away from the cooktop at all times and activate the child safety lock.
Help protect our environment Disposal of the packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled.
Description of the appliance KM 443 Burners Touch controls a e Variable burner selector Variable burner bd Single burner f Extended burner selector c g Left rear control and display Extended burner h Right rear control and display i Right front control and display j Left front control and display k Control lock l Cooktop On/Off control 10
Description of the appliance Cooking zones Cooking zone KM 443 Ø in inches Ø in cm Rating in watts front left a 3 4 /4" 8 1/4" 12 21 750 2200 rear left b 5 3/4" 14.5 1200 rear right c 6 3/4" 6 /4 x 10 1/2 17 17 x 26.
Using the touch controls This cooktop is equipped with electronic touch controls activated by a light touch of the fingertip. Only touch one control at a time. If more than one control is pressed, the entries will be ignored. Keep the area around the touch controls clean at all times. Dirt or utensils placed on the controls may activate them. When cleaning the cooktop, make sure the cooktop is "Off", and be careful not to accidentally turn it "On".
Using the touch controls Recommended power settings Cooking process Melting butter or chocolate Dissolving gelatin Setting 1 Turning off a burner ^ Press the s touch control for the desired burner. Either a "–" or an "H" will appear in the display.
Using the touch controls Locking a burner Once selected, the burners can be "locked" in order to prevent accidental changing of the settings. All burners can be shut off simultaneously, even if the Control Lock has been activated. ^ Press the main "s" touch control (l) until the dot above it goes out. To lock the burners: ^ Press the "a" touch control (k) until a dot lights up above it. To turn the lock off: ^ Press the "a" touch control (k) until the dot goes out.
Using the touch controls Automatic pre-heat This feature is separately available for each burner, allowing it to reach the desired cooking temperature quickly without manual intervention. If the automatic pre-heat function is selected, the burner will heat up using its maximum power for a pre-set time (see table) before automatically switching to the selected cooking temperature. A dot will appear behind the power setting display when this feature is active.
Using the touch controls Variable and extended burners Variable burner The left front burner of the KM 443 is a variable burner. Selection of a large or standard size cooking area is possible. The standard size burner will be used unless the large burner has been selected. ^ Touch the variable burner selector "e" to turn on the large burner. A dot will appear above the touch control once it has been selected.
Selecting cookware The cooking surface Pots and pans Your ceramic cooktop is made of an extremely hard and durable material that should give you many years of use under normal conditions. 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.
Selecting cookware – Sometimes what appear to be scratches are not. Metallic lines such as those left by copper or aluminum pans can be removed using a non-abrasive ceramic cooktop cleaner. Let the cooktop cool before cleaning. – Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of heat and decrease the cooking time. 18 – Cast iron, glass or stoneware should not be used because they have poor heat transfer and may scratch the surface.
Cleaning and care Use a product suitable for cleaning ceramic cooking surfaces. If you have difficulty locating a suitable product, contact Miele’s Technical Service Department. Do not use glass cleaners on the cooktop. They leave a residue that can fuse onto and stain the cooktop when cooking at high temperatures. Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners. They will damage the cooktop surface.
Cleaning and care Removing melted sugar, syrup, plastic or aluminum foil These items should be removed as soon as possible while the cooktop is still warm. Scrape the melted item off the cooktop using a razor blade scraper. Once the cooktop has cooled, remove any remaining residue using a ceramic cooktop cleaner. Using cooktop cleaners Some cleaners incorporate a silicon agent that will leave a protective coating on the cooktop. Although not required, they can also be used.
Frequently asked questions Repairs to the electrical components of this appliance should only be performed by a trained technician. Repairs by unauthorized personnel could cause personal injury or damage the cooktop. Some minor problems can be resolved as follows: What if . . . . . . you notice a slight odor when using the cooktop for the first time? This is normal. The residual moisture in the internal insulation is drying out. The odor should disappear after one or two uses. . . .
After Sales Service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact: your Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 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. Please paste the copy of the unit’s data plate here.
Installation Instructions Please read this section in its entirety before installing the cooktop. As a general rule there must be at least 30" (760 mm) between the top of the appliance and any object above it. If the manufacturer of said object recommends a different distance, follow that manufacturer’s recommendation. The rated load and voltage are printed on the data plate. Make sure they match those of the main power supply.
Installation Instructions Cutting out the countertop ^ Cut an opening in the countertop to the dimensions of your particular model as shown in illustration 2. Please note: There must be at least 2 5/8" (65 mm) of usable depth at the right rear corner of the cut out for the connection cable. Minimum distances of 1 1/2" (38 mm) from the cooktop to a side wall and 2" (50 mm) from the cooktop to the rear wall must be maintained for safety reasons.
Installation Instructions ^ Guide the power cable through the cut out and connect it to the power supply. ^ Align the cooktop with the spring clips and press evenly on each side until it clicks into place. Make sure that the edge of the cooktop is lying flat against the countertop around its whole perimeter. Installing a shelf under the cooktop. If a shelf is installed under the cooktop, there must be at least 2 1/4" (55 mm) between the bottom of the cooktop and the top of the shelf.
Electrical Connection The electrical connection of this appliance should be made by a qualified electrician in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances. This cooktop comes ready for connection to a single phase 208 V, or 220 - 240 V, 60 Hz, 50A power supply. The operating voltage of your model can be found on the data plate of the appliance.
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