Operating instructions
Ceramic hobs
KM 400
KM 400-3
KM 412
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.
GHirZ
M.-Nr. 04 930 371
Contents
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KM 400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KM 400-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KM 412. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Suitable pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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KM 400
Guide to the appliance
b
c
d
g
f
e
a Double circle zone (Ø 12 cm / 18.5 cm; rating 700 W / 1700 W)
b Single circle cooking zone (Ø 14.5 cm; rating 1100 W)
c Control knob for cooking zone b
d Operating indicator lights for the cooking zones
f Control knob for cooking zone a
f Residual heat indicators for the cooking zones
g Mains connection cable
h Plug
(Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or
without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only.)
i
h
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Guide to the appliance
KM 400-3
a Double circle zone (Ø 12 cm / 18.5 cm; rating 700 W / 1700 W)
b Single circle cooking zone (Ø 14.5 cm; rating 1100 W)
c Control knob for cooking zone b
d Control knob for cooking zone a
e Residual heat indicators for the cooking zones
f Mains connection cable
g Plug
(Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or
without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only.)
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Guide to the appliance
KM 412
b
e
d
g
c
f
a Extended coooking zone (Ø 17 cm / 17 cm x 26.5 cm; rating 1400 W / 2200 W)
b Operating indicator light
c Control knob
d Residual heat indicator
e Mains connection cable
f Plug
(Depending on country of destination, the appliance may be supplied with or
without a plug. The plug shown is for illustration only.)
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Warning and Safety instructions
The use of the appliance by the
elderly or infirm or those who have
not used the appliance before
should be supervised by a
competent and responsible person
to avoid the risk of injury.
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Incorrect use can, however, lead to
personal injury and damage to the
appliance.
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.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place for reference and pass them
on to any future user.
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and where
there is any doubt, the household
wiring system should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
washing machine, tumble dryer,
refrigerator, freezer or fridge-freezer.
The high temperatures radiated by it
could damage the appliance below.
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
This appliance must not be
installed over a dishwasher,
Building in and connection
If the appliance is supplied without a
plug, or if the plug is removed, it must
be connected to the mains electricity
supply by a suitably qualified and
competent person in strict accordance
with current local and national safety
regulations. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect installation or connection.
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This equipment may only be used
in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Warning and Safety instructions
Correct usage
For safety reasons the appliance
must only be operated after it has
been built in. This is necessary to
ensure that all electrical components
are shielded.
This appliance is intended for
domestic use only and is not to be
used for commercial purposes.
Use this appliance for the
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.
Do not use the appliance to heat
up the room. Due to the high
temperatures radiated, objects near the
appliance could catch fire. The life of
the appliance could also be reduced.
This appliance must not be set up
or operated in the open air.
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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.
Older children may use the
appliance only when its operation
has been clearly explained to them,
and they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
The appliance gets hot when in
use and remains hot for quite a
while after being switched off. To
safeguard against burning, keep
children well away from the appliance
at all times.
Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Turn pan handles inwards
away from the edge of the hob. Danger
of burning or scalding.
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 safely as soon as possible.
Old appliances must be
disconnected from the power
supply, any plug rendered useless and
the cable cut off directly behind the
appliance to ensure it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Do not store anything which might
arouse a child's interest in storage
areas above or next to the appliance.
Otherwise they could be tempted into
climbing onto the appliance with the
risk of burning themselves.
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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 the ceramic
surface when it is hot. If this should
occur, switch off the appliance and
carefully, while they are still hot, scrape
off all remains of these materials using
a shielded scraper blade. Take care not
to burn yourself. If residues are allowed
to cool before being removed, the
ceramic surface will be susceptible to
pitting or even cracking.
Clean the appliance once it has cooled
down.
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 other
components, for which the
manufacturer cannot accept liability.
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.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.
KM 400-3
Take care when cleaning the
control panel. It is susceptible to
scratching and acidic agents. To
prevent the risk of residual marks
please wipe any soiling off as soon as
possible.
To prevent the risk of spillages etc.
burning on, remove any soiling as
quickly as possible and ensure that pan
bases are clean, dry and free of
grease.
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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.
Do not heat up unopened tins of
food on the hob as pressure will
build up in the tin and it can explode.
This could result in injury and scalding
or damage.
Do not use the hob as a resting
place for anything else. The article
could melt or catch fire if residual heat
is still present or if the appliance is
switched on by mistake.
Do not cover the appliance, e.g.
with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This
could be a fire hazard if the appliance
is switched on by mistake.
Never leave the appliance
unattended when cooking with oil
or fat as these are fire hazards if
overheated. Very hot oil can catch fire
and could even set a cooker hood
above on fire. Always heat fat slowly,
watching as it heats.
If, despite this, oil or fat does catch
fire, do not attempt to put out the
flames with water. Use a suitable fire
blanket, saucepan lid, damp towel or
similar to smother the flames.
Do not flambé under a cooker
hood. The flames could set the
cooker hood on fire.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Appliance faults
In the event of damage or a defect,
switch off the appliance immedi
ately. 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.
Do not reconnect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply until after it has
been repaired.
If there is any damage to the
ceramic surface the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains
electricity supply immediately and not
used until it has been repaired. Danger
of electric shock.
Repairs must only be carried out
by 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.
While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
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Further safety notes
When using an electric socket near
the appliance, care should be
taken that the cable of the electrical
appliance does not come into contact
with the hot appliance. The insulation
on the cable could become damaged,
giving rise to an electric shock hazard.
Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Many factors will affect the overall
cooking time, including the size and
amount of food and its temperature.
Some foods may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking;
therefore when cooking or reheating
foods such as poultry, it is particularly
important that the food is completely
cooked through. If in doubt, select a
longer cooking or reheating time.
Do not use plastic or aluminium foil
containers. These melt at high
temperatures and could damage the
ceramic surface. Fire hazard.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other
inflammable substances must not
be stored in a drawer under the hob.
Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
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.
Please do not therefore dispose of your
old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
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It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply by a competent person. If
connected by a plug, the plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind the appliance to prevent
misuse.
Before using for the first time
General notes
Please stick the extra data plate for the
appliance supplied with this
documentation in the space provided in
the "After sales service" section of this
booklet.
Cleaning and heating up 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 washing up liquid to
clean the ceramic surface as it can
leave a blue sheen which may be
difficult to remove.
Metal components have a protective
coating which may give off a slight
smell when the hob is heated up for the
first time. The smell and any vapours
will dissipate after a short time and do
not indicate a faulty connection or
appliance.
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Use
Switching on and off
To switch on the single zone of a
double circle or extended cooking
zone (symbol n on the control
knob):
Turn the appropriate control knob
clockwise a.
To switch off:
Turn the control knob anti-clockwise b
to "0".
The control knob can only be turned
anti-clockwise as far as the "0"
setting. Do not attempt to turn the
control knob clockwise past the n
symbol.
Switching on the outer circle or
extended cooking zone
Use the outer circle of the double circle
cooking zone or the extended cooking
zone for larger pans.
To switch on:
Turn the control knob in a clockwise
^
direction past "12" to the n symbol.
Then turn the control knob in an
^
anti-clockwise direction to the
power setting you require.
To switch off, turn the control knob
anti-clockwise to "0".
To switch on the single ring cooking
zone on the KM 400 / KM 400-3:
(no symbol n on the control knob):
Switch on and off by turning the
left-hand control knob clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
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Residual heat indicator
When the cooking zone has been
switched on the relevant operating
control light comes on and then after a
short while the residual heat indicator
light also comes on. The operating
control light goes out when the cooking
zone is switched off. The residual heat
indicator light remains on until the
cooking zone is cool enough to touch.
Do not touch the cooking zone or lay
any heat sensitive objects on it when
the residual heat indicator light is on.
Danger of burning and fire.
Use
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Use
Settings
Settings
Melting butter, chocolate etc
Dissolving gelatine
Preparing yoghurt
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter
Warming small quantities of food/liquid
Keeping warm food which sticks easily
Cooking rice
Warming liquids and non-solid food
Thickening sauces, eg Hollandaise
Cooking rice puddings
Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs
Steaming fruit
Defrosting deep frozen food
Steaming vegetables and fish
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups
Cooking pulses
Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of
large quantities of food
Gentle braising (without overheating the fat)
of meat, fish, vegetables, fried eggs
Frying pancakes 9 - 11
1 - 2
1 - 3
3 - 5
4 - 6
7
8 - 9
Boiling large quantities of water
Bringing to the boil
Symbol for switching on the extended cooking zone n
These settings are guidelines only, based on approx. 4 helpings. With deep pans,
large quantities or without the lid on, a higher setting is needed. With smaller
quantities select a lower setting.
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11 - 12
Use
Suitable pans
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.
cold hot
– Check that the diameter of the pan
base is wide enough for the cooking
zone so that heat is not lost
unnecessarily. Please note that the
maximum diameter quoted by
manufacturers often refers to the
diameter of the top rim of the pan.
The diameter of the base (generally
smaller) is more important.
Energy saving tips
Use a pan lid whenever possible to
–
minimise heat loss.
uncovered covered
When cooking for a long time, switch
–
the cooking zone off about 5 to 10
minutes before the end of the
cooking time. In this way use is made
of the residual heat.
too small suitable
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Use
Overheating protection
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.
Once the ceramic has cooled down to
a safe level, the heating will
automatically switch back on again.
Overheating can be caused by:
switching on a cooking zone without
–
a pan on it.
heating up an empty pan.
–
the base of a pan not sitting evenly
–
on the cooking zone.
the pan not conducting the heat
–
properly.
You can tell that the overheating
protection has activated because the
heating switches on and off even when
the highest setting is selected.
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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.
Never use cleaners containing sand,
soda, alkalis, acids or chlorides,
oven sprays, dishwasher
detergents, nor steel wool, abrasive
cleaning agents, hard brushes,
scouring pads and cloths. You
should also avoid using sponges
etc. which have previously been
used with abrasive cleaning agents,
as this will damage the surface.
Do not use washing up liquid to
clean the ceramic surface as it can
leave a blue sheen which may be
difficult to remove.
KM 400-3
Wipe any soiling off the control panel
immediately to prevent the risk of
residual marks.
E-Cloth
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department
which is suitable for cleaning surfaces
such as stainless steel, glass, plastic
Cleaning and care
and chrome without the use of
chemicals.
Clean the appliance regularly,
preferably after each use. Allow the hob
to cool down before cleaning.
To prevent the risk of spillages burning
on, remove any soiling as soon as
possible, and ensure that pan bases
are clean, dry and free of grease.
Most soiling can be wiped off using a
damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need
to be removed with a shielded scraper
blade.
After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a
soft cloth to prevent a build-up of
limescale deposits
To remove any limescale deposits,
caused for example by water boiling
over as well as metallic marks e.g. from
saucepan bases, the ceramic surface
can be cleaned using a proprietary
cleaning agent for ceramic surfaces.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions
on the packaging and apply using a
soft cloth or kitchen paper towel.
Finally, wipe the hob surface with a
damp cloth and then dry it with a clean
soft cloth. Ensure that every trace of
cleaner has been removed from the
surface. Any remaining trace could
have a corrosive effect on the hob
when it is next heated up.
Note that some cleaning agents contain
a protective additive designed to
prevent water marks and smears
adhering to the surface.
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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, immedi
ately, 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.
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Installation work and repairs to
electrical appliances must only 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). Repairs and other work
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
Problem solving guide
What to do if ...
... after switching on, the appliance
does not heat up.
Check whether the appliance has been
switched on at the mains and that the
mains fuse is in order. If the fuse has
blown, contact an electrician or the Ser
vice department.
... a cooking zone switches on and
off at the highest setting.
The overheating protection has
activated (see "Overheating
protection").
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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).
Connection should be made via a
suitable isolator or a double pole fused
spur connection unit which complies
with national and local safety
regulations and the on/off switch should
be easily accessible after the appliance
has been built in.
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. This is to
ensure that all electrical parts are
shielded. Live parts must not be
exposed.
Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. These do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance.
Please make sure that the connection
data quoted on the data plate match
the household mains supply.
If the switch is not accessible after
installation (depending on country) an
additional means of disconnection must
be provided for all poles.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD) with a
trip current of 30 mA.
When switched off there must be an
all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the
isolator switch (including switch, fuses
and relays).
Important U.K.
The appliance is supplied for
connection to a single phase 230-240 V
50 Hz supply with a 3-core cable.
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green/yellow = earth
Blue = neutral
Brown = live
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
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Important
The electrical safety of this appliance
can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between it and
an effective earthing system, which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and regularly tested and where
there is any doubt, the electrical wiring
in the home should be inspected by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for the
consequences of an inadequate
earthing system such as an electric
shock.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage which is the direct
or indirect result of incorrect
installation or connection.
Electrical connection
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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. Ensure
that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating
instructions.
242526
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Alteration rights reserved / 1506
M.-Nr. 04 930 371 / 10
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