Miele KM 439 Operation Manual

Operating instructions

Ceramic hob

KM 439

It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident

or damage to the machine

M.-Nr. 05 611 680

Contents

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hob model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cooking zone controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description of the cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Disposal of your old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Function of the sensor

switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching on the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Auto heat-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operating the treble circle zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Switching off and Residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety switch-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Tips on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Guide to the appliance

Hob model

Ceramic hob

a Treble circle zone

bc Single circle zone

d Control area

bd e

Control area

Sensor switches for

eCooking zone controls and displays (see section "Cooking zone controls and displays")

fHob ON / OFF

gSafety lock

iSwitching on second (middle) / third (outer) circle of the treble circle zone

Indicator lights for:

hSafety lock

jSwitching on second / third circle of the treble circle zone

Guide to the appliance

Cooking zone controls and displays

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m	8.
l
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kCooking zone symbol

lDisplays::

0= Cooking zone ready for use

1to 9 = Power settings

H	=	Residual heat
F	=	Fault message (see section "Safety switch-off")

mIndicator light for Auto heat-up

nSensor switches for selecting the power setting

Description of the cooking zones


Cooking zone			KM 439
	ø in cm			Rating in watts
				(~ 5 % higher at 240 V)

Middle left	14,5 / 21,0	/ 27,0		1050 / 1950 / 2700
Rear right	18,0			1700
Front right	14,5			1100

				Total: 5500 / 6000
				230 V / 240 V

All cooking zones are fitted with Auto heat-up and Safety switch-off (see the appropriate sections).

Warning and Safety instructions

Building in and connection

The appliance must be installed and connected by a suitably quali-

fied and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection.

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 safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as an electric shock.

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the ap-

pliance.

The hob may not be built in over a dishwasher, a washing machine or

tumble dryer, or over a fridge, fridge-freezer or freezer. The high temperatures radiating downwards from the hob could damage these appliances.

Because of the heat radiated downwards it is not recommended

fitting this appliance over a drawer. It should be fitted in a suitable base unit with a dummy drawer front and an additional protective base between the appliance and the unit.

This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out be a suitably qualified engineer.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct usage

Before installing and using the appliance for the first time, read the

operating and installation instructions carefully. They give information on safety, on the operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance.

Do not let children access the appliance or its controls. Supervise its

use by the elderly or infirm.

This appliance must only be operated as a built-in appliance. 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 meals only. Any other usage is at the owner’s risk and could be dan-

gerous. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or misuse of the appliance.

Do not use the appliance to heat up the room. Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the

appliance could catch fire.

Warning and Safety instructions

Protection from damage

Do not drop anything on the appliance. Even a light object such as a salt cellar, could cause damage in cer-

tain circumstances.

Do not use pots or pans on the ceramic hob with bases with pro-

nounced 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 alu-

minium foil to get on the cooking zones when they are hot. If this should occur, switch off the hob and carefully scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminium remains from the hob while it is still hot using a shielded scraper blade. Take care not to burn yourself. If these residues are allowed to cool before the hob surface has been cleaned, the ceramic surface will be susceptible to pitting or even cracking.

Danger of burning.

Clean the appliance once it has cooled down.

Remove any soiling as quickly as possible to prevent it from burning

on to the ceramic surface and ensure that pan bases are clean, dry and free of grease before use.

Under no circumstances use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean

the ceramic hob. Pressurised steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility.

Unless the pan manufacturer states that you can do so, you should never use pans with thin bases on this hob and you should never heat up an empty pan. Otherwise the hob

could get damaged.

Never place hot pans near the control area. This could damage the

electronic controls underneath.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Protection from burning

The surface of the hob is hot when in use, and remains hot for a time

after being switched off. Keep children away. There is a danger of burning until the residual heat indicator goes out.

Do not store anything which might arouse a child’s interest in storage areas above or next to the hob. Otherwise they could be tempted into climb-

ing onto the appliance with the risk of burning themselves.

Use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when handling hot pots and

pans. Do not let them get damp or wet, as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of burning yourself.

Keep all pans out of reach of children. Turn pan handles inwards

away from the edge of the hob. Special hob guards are available from good retail outlets.

Do not heat up unopened containers of food, e.g. tins, on the hob, as pressure can build up and they may ex-

plode. This could result in injury and scalding or damage.

Do not use the hob as a resting place for anything else. This could

lead to a danger of the article beginning to melt or catching fire, if residual heat were still present or if the hob were to be switched on inadvertently.

Never cover the hob with a cloth or a hob cover sheet. There is a dan-

ger of this burning if the hob is switched on.

Warning and Safety instructions

Never leave the hob unattended when cooking with oil or fat. Very hot oil can catch fire. Always heat fat

slowly, watching as it heats.

If oil or fat does catch fire despite this do not attempt to put out the

flames with water. Use a suitable fire blanket or fire extinguisher.

Never flambé under a cooker hood. The flames could set the

cooker hood on fire.

If a drawer is to be fitted below the hob, ensure that no aerosols, combustible liquids or other easily flamma-

ble materials are kept in the drawer. If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer, these must be made of a suitable heat-resistant material.

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