Operating instructions Ceramic hobs KM 453 KM 454 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. GZ M.-Nr.
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KM 453. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KM 454. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cooking zone controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 To set the minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Automatically switching off a cooking zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Problem solving guide . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance KM 453 Hob ac Single circle zones bd Double circle zones e Control area Control area Sensor switches for: f Cooking zone controls g Timer (see "Cooking zone controls and displays") i Hob ON / OFF j Safety lock Indicator light for: h Safety lock 4
Description of the appliance KM 454 Hob d y c w w u n w u v n w s b f e a g ad Double circle zones be Single circle zones c Extended cooking zone f Control area Control area Sensor switches for: g Cooking zone controls h Timer (see "Cooking zone controls and displays") j Hob ON / OFF k Safety lock Indicator light for: i Safety lock 5
Description of the appliance Cooking zone controls and displays Sensor switches for: l Switching on the outer circle of the double circle zone or the extended cooking zone m Sensor switches for selecting the power setting and for switching off the cooking zone Displays: n Outer circle switched on o0 1 to 12 ~, | or # F = = = = Ready for use Power setting Residual heat Fault (see "Safety switch off") p Light ring: the number of curved lines lit up matches the power setting chosen (exception: see "Cooking
Description of the appliance Description of the cooking zones Cooking zone KM 453 KM 454 ø in cm Rating in watts ø in cm Rating in watts y 14.5 1100 14.5 / 21.0 1000 / 2000 w 14.5 / 21.0 1000 / 2000 14.5 1100 x 14.5 1100 17.0 / 17.0 x 26.5 1500 / 2600 z 12.0 / 18.0 700 / 1700 12.0 / 18.0 700 / 1700 v - - 14.
Warning and Safety instructions Installation and connection The appliance must be installed and connected by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance you should read these operating instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the safety, operation and care of the appliance. For safety reasons this appliance must only be operated after it has been built in. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded. Do not use the appliance to heat up the room.
Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children The appliance is only intended for 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. They should be supervised whenever you are working in the kitchen.
Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from damage Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface. Even a light object could cause damage in certain circumstances. Do not use pots or pans on the ceramic hob with bases with pronounced edges or ridges. These could scratch or scour the hob surface permanently. Grains of salt and sand can also scratch. Do not allow either solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium foil to get on ceramic cooking zones when they are hot.
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 Further safety notes In the event of damage or a defect, switch off the appliance immediately. Disconnect completely from the electricity supply. If the appliance has not yet been fully installed, the electricity cable must be disconnected from the supply point. If connected via a plug and socket, switch off at the socket and withdraw the plug. Contact the Service Department.
Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material Disposal of your old appliance The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance.
Before using for the first time General notes A data plate for your appliance is supplied with this documentation. It should be stuck into the space provided at the end of the instruction book. Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference and pass them on to any future user. Cleaning and heating up for the first time Before using for the first time, clean the appliance with a damp cloth only and then wipe dry.
Use Sensor switches Switching on This hob is equipped with electronic sensor switches which react to finger contact. To operate a cooking zone, touch the relevant sensor switch. Each time you touch a sensor switch an audible tone sounds. The hob must be switched on before any of the zones can be used. Make sure that you only touch the sensor you require except when switching off a cooking zone or the timer, and that you touch the centre of the sensor. Take care to keep the control area clean.
Use Settings 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 half-set foods Thickenings of sauces, e.g.
Use Cooking without Auto heat-up Proceed as follows: ^ Switch the cooking zone on using the + sensor. Keep the + sensor pressed in until the required power setting shows in the display e.g. 4: 4 q The same number of curved lines p will show in the light ring, i.e. if setting 4 is selected four segments will light up.
Use How to activate Auto heat-up: ^ Touch the - sensor and keep it pressed in until the continued cooking setting you want shows in the display e.g. 3. You can increase or decrease the continued cooking setting at any time during the heat-up time with the + or sensor. The heat-up time will alter accordingly. The 12 curved lines show in the light ring p during the heat-up time.
Use Switching on an extended cooking zone The second circle of a double circle zone or the extended cooking zone can be switched on to provide an extended cooking area when cooking with larger pans. A short line n will appear in the top left of the light ring to indicate that the extended zone has been switched on. Proceed as follows: ^ Switch on the cooking zone by touching the - or + sensor and then select a power setting. ^ Then touch the sensor for the extended cooking zone n .
Use 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, residual heat will then be indicated in the display by three stacked horizontal lines. The lines go out one after another as the cooking zones cool down. The last horizontal line only goes out when the cooking zones are safe to touch.
Use Suitable pans Energy saving tips – For optimum energy consumption during cooking, only pans with flat or very slightly concave bases should be used. When the pan is hot, the base should rest evenly on the hob. Uneven bases will lengthen cooking time. Check for suitability when purchasing new pans. – Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss. uncovered cold hot – Check that the diameter of the pan base is wide enough for the cooking zone so that heat is not lost unnecessarily.
Safety features Safety lock To activate the safety lock: Keep children away from the hob for their own safety. ^ Touch the safety lock sensor a until the relevant indicator light comes on. Your appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent the hob and the cooking zones being switched on or any settings being altered. The indicator light will go out after a short while. The safety lock can be activated when the hob is switched off as well as when it is in use.
Safety features Safety switch-off Power setting Maximum length of operating time in hours Your hob is fitted with a safety switch-off feature in case you forget to switch it off yourself. 1 10 2 5 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.
Safety features Safety switch-off if the sensors are covered ^ Clean the control area or remove the obstruction. Your hob will switch itself off automatically if one or or more of the sensors remain covered for more than about 10 seconds, for example by finger contact, food boiling over, or by an object such as an oven glove or a tea towel.
Safety features Overheating protection Overheating can be caused by: Each cooking zone is equipped with overheating protection. An internal temperature limiter switches off the heating elements in the cooking zone before the ceramic surface overheats. – switching on a cooking zone without a pan on it. Once the ceramic has cooled down to a safe level the heating will automatically switch back on again. – heating up an empty pan. – the base of a pan not sitting evenly on the cooking zone.
Timer The hob has two timers, one for the rear left cooking zone w and one for the front left cooking zone y. They can be used as a minute minder, or for automatically switching the relevant cooking zone off. Proceed as follows: Each timer can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. Touch the - sensor to reduce the time set from 99 to 00 minutes, and use the + sensor to increase the time from 00 to 99 minutes.
Timer Automatically switching off a cooking zone The rear left w and front left y cooking zones can be switched 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 in the usual way. ^ Touch the - or + sensor for the relevant timer until the required time shows in the timer display, e.g. 15 minutes. 28 The time set counts down in minutes. The time left to run shows in the timer display.
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 Installation work and repairs to electrical components of this appliance must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. What to do if ... ... the hob or cooking zones cannot be switched on ...
Problem solving guide ... the sensors are over sensitive or do not react at all. The sensitivity level of the sensors has changed. It can be corrected as follows: – Make sure that there is no direct light (from the sun or from an artificial source) falling onto the hob and that the surrounding area is not too dark. – Make sure that there is nothing covering the sensors or the hob. Take any pans off the hob and wipe away any food deposits. – Interrupt the power supply to the hob for approx. 1 minute.
Electrical connection All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Installation, repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation or repair work has been carried out The appliance must only be operated when built-in.
Electrical connection WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 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 regularly tested 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 your Dealer or 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 to improve our service. Data Plate Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance.
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