Operating Instructions for the KM 451 Ceramic Cooktop To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. UV M.-Nr.
Contents Important Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Disposal of an old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 To set the timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatically turning off a cooking zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 them. 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 Protection from damage 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 pronounced edges or ridges on the ceramic cooktop. These could scratch the cooktop permanently. Grains of salt and sand can also scratch.Make sure that the bases of any pots and pans are clean, free of any fat or oils and are dry.
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. Do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch the cooktop or areas near it until they have cooled. Wait until the residual heat indicators go out. CAUTION: Do not store toys or items of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before removing pots and pans, be sure to turn off the burners. Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Items could melt or catch fire from residual heat or if the cooktop is turned on inadvertently. Never cover the cooktop with a cloth. A fire could result. Never leave the cooktop unattended when cooking with oil or fat. Overheated fat could ignite. Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats. Do not use water on grease fires.
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! Always make sure food is sufficiently cooked or reheated. If in doubt, select a longer cooking or reheating time. Only use cookware suitable for the range-top. Unsuitable cookware may break due to sudden temperature changes.
Help protect our environment Disposal of packing materials Disposal of an old appliance The cardboard box and packing materials are biodegradable and recyclable. Please recycle. Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials.
Guide to the cooktop Cooktop b c s s u s u s o s a a abd Single zone c Extended zone e Variable zone f Control panel 12 e d f
Guide to the cooktop Control panel Touch controls for: g Cooking zone controls (see section "Cooking zone controls and displays") i Child safety lock j Cooktop ON/OFF k Timer (see "Cooking zone controls and displays") Indicator for: h Child safety lock 13
Guide to the cooktop Cooking zone controls and displays s m o n Touch controls: l Cooktop ON/OFF m for selecting the power settings and turning on the outer circle of the variable zone or extended zone Displays n Extended cooking zone on s o o p q o0 1 - 12 ~, | or # F = = = = Ready for use Power setting Residual heat Fault (see ("Safety cut-out feature") p Light ring: the number of segments lit corresponds to the selected power setting (exception: see "Cooking with Auto-heat").
Guide to the cooktop Cooking zones Cooking zone KM 451 ø in inches (cm) Rating in watts y 5 3/4 (14.5) 1200 w 8 1/4 (21) 2000 x 6 3/4 (17) / 6 /4 x 10 1/2 (17 x 26.5) 1400 / 2200 z 5 3/4 (14.5) 1200 v 4 3/4 (12) / 7 1/16 (18) 700 / 1700 3 Total: 8300 All cooking zones have the auto heat and safety cut-out feature.
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating for the first time Before using for the first time, clean the appliance with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Do not use liquid dish soap! Dish soap can leave a permanent blue sheen on the ceramic surface. 16 The metal components of the cooktop have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time the appliance is heated.
Use Touch controls Turning on the cooktop This cooktop has electronic touch controls activated by a finger. There is a separate touch control for each cooking zone. A tone sounds to indicate that contact has been made with a touch control. The cooktop must be turned on before any of the zones can be used. Keep the control area clean and do not rest things on it.
Use Turning on a cooking zone Cooking without auto heat Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: ^ When the cooktop is turned on, touch the control s of the desired cooking zone. ^ If 0 is showing in the display, keep the + touch control pressed until the desired power setting shows in the display, e.g. 4: In the display of the cooking zone a 0 will appear. ^ Select the desired setting between 1 and 12 by touching the - or + touch controls.
Use Cooktop settings The range of settings is the same for all cooking zones: Cooking process Settings Melting butter, chocolate etc. Dissolving gelatin 1-2 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter Warming small quantities of food/liquid Warming sticky foods Cooking rice 1-3 Warming liquid and half-set foods Thickening sauces, e.g.
Use Auto heat When auto heat has been activated, the cooking zone turns on automatically at the highest setting and then changes to the continued cooking setting which you have previously selected. The "heat-up" time depends on which continued cooking setting has been chosen (see table). The 12 segments show in the light ring ,p, during the auto heat time.
Use Turning on an extended cooking zone The second circle of a variable cooking zone or the extended cooking zone can be turned on to extend the cooking area for cooking with larger pans. Proceed as follows: Turning off a cooking zone ^ Touch the ON / OFF control s of the cooking zone you want to turn off. If the cooking zone is still hot, the residual heat indicator will remain lit until the zone has cooled (see "Residual heat indicator"). ^ Turn on the cooking zone and select a power setting.
Use To turn off the cooktop Residual heat indicator The cooktop can be turned off at any time. After the cooking zones or the cooktop have been turned off, the residual heat of the cooking zones which may still be hot are indicated by three stacked horizontal bars in the display: ^ Touch the ON / OFF touch control s of the cooktop. This turns off all cooking zones. The residual heat indicator will light up in the display of any cooking zone that is still hot.
Use Safety lock To activate the child safety lock: Keep children away from the cooktop for their own safety. In addition, the cooktop has a child safety lock to prevent children turning on the cooking zones or changing the settings. ^ Place a finger over the touch control for the child safety lock a until the indicator above it lights. The child safety lock can be activated when the cooktop is turned off as well as when it is in use.
Use Safety cut-out feature The cooktop has a safety cut-out feature in case it is not turned off after use. If one of the cooking zones is heated for an unusually long period of time (see table), and the power settings are not adjusted, the cooktop will turn itself off automatically and the appropriate residual heat indicator will appear. ^ If you wish to use the cooking zones once again, turn the cooktop back on again in the usual way.
Use Safety cut-out if the touch controls are covered ^ Clean the control area or remove the object. The cooktop will turn off automatically if any of the touch controls are covered for more than 10 seconds, for example by finger contact, food boiling over, or by an object such as an oven mitt or towel.
Use Overheating protection Each burner is equipped with an internal temperature limiter. This automatically 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 will automatically turn back on again. 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.
Use Energy saving tips – Use pots and pans with flat or slightly concave bases for the most efficient cooking. The pan base should rest evenly on the ceramic surface when hot. Uneven bases can lengthen cooking times and cook food unevenly. – Cooking with a lid will also help prevent heat loss. uncovered cold hot – To reduce heat loss, make sure the pot size and the size of the burner correspond.
Timer The cooktop has two timers, one for the rear left cooking zone w and one for the front left cooking zone y. They can be used just as a kitchen timer, or for automatically turning one of these cooking zones off. To set the timer The timer can only be used when the cooktop is turned on, and the cooking zone belonging to the timer is turned off. ^ With the cooktop turned on press the - or + touch control for the relevant timer until the desired time appears in the timer display e.g. 15 minutes.
Timer Automatically turning off a cooking zone Only the rear left w and front left y cooking zones can be programmed to turn off automatically. This function will only work if a power setting has been selected. Proceed as follows: ^ Select a power setting for the relevant cooking zone. ^ Press the - or + touch controls for the relevant timer until the desired time shows in the display, e.g. 15 minutes. The time set counts down in minutes. The time left to run shows in the timer display.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the ceramic surface Never use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components. Do not use any sharp pointed objects which could damage the seal between the ceramic surface and the surrounding frame and between the frame and the countertop. Never use abrasive cleansers, scouring pads or strong cleaners e.g. oven sprays, stain or rust removers, as these could damage the surface of the appliance.
Frequently asked questions 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 and may void the warranty.
Frequently asked questions the touch control sensors are over sensitive or do not react at all? The sensitivity level of the sensor has been changed. – Make sure that there is no direct light (from the sun or from an artificial source) hitting the cooktop and that the surrounding area is not too dark. – Interrupt the power supply to the cooktop for 1 minute by "tripping" the circuit breaker, or withdrawing the fuse. Reconnect the electricity supply.
Electrical connection Important All electrical work should be by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and national codes. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the power supply by tripping the circuit breaker or removing the fuse to the unit before performing the installation or service. ^ Note to the installer: Please leave these instructions with the consumer. The appliance is provided with 3 leads; L1 (black), L2 (red) and GND (green).
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.
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