Operating Instructions
Ceramic Cooktop
KM 451
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read these instructions
before installation or use.
UV
M.-Nr. 05 361 900
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Help protect our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disposal of packing materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disposal of an old appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooking zone controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Clean the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Heat the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Touch controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning on the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning on a burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cooking without auto heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooktop settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auto heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning on an extended cooking zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning off a cooking zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To turn off the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Residual heat indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety cut-out feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The cooking surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To set the timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatically turning off a cooking zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cooktop care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Technical Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE
COOKTOP
When using your appliance, follow
basic safety precautions including
the following:
WARNING -
This appliance is only intended
for residential cooking. The
manufacturer can not be held
responsible for damage or
injury caused by improper use
or for uses other than those for
which this appliance is
intended.
Installation
Be certain your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician in accordance
with national and local safety
regulations. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damage caused by
an incorrect installation or connection.
To guarantee the electrical safety
of this appliance, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement is
met. If there is any doubt, have the
electrical system of the house checked
by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for damages caused by the
lack, or inadequacy of, an effective
grounding system.
Do not connect the appliance to
the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not
meet the safety requirements of this
appliance.
Before servicing, disconnect the
power supply by either shutting off
the power main or manually "tripping"
the circuit breaker.
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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.
This equipment has not been
designed for maritime use or for
use in mobile installations such as
aircraft or recreational vehicles.
However, under certain circumstances
it may be possible for an installation in
these applications. Please contact the
nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele
Technical Service Department with
specific requirements.
Use
Do not use the appliance until it is
properly installed in the countertop.
This appliance is equipped with an
overheating protection feature.
See, "Overheating protection" for
information.
Never use the appliance to warm
or heat the room. Due to the high
temperatures radiated objects left near
the appliance could catch fire.
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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. See
"Selecting cookware" for more
information. 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.
Do not allow either solid or liquid
sugar, pieces of plastic or foil to fall
on the burners when they are hot. If
these residues are allowed to cool on
the ceramic surface pitting or even
cracking could occur.
Any spills should be removed as
quickly as possible to prevent them
from burning on and becoming difficult
to remove.
Do not use a steam cleaner to
clean the appliance. Steam could
penetrate electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Never place hot pots or pans over
the touch controls, as the
underlying electronics may be
damaged.
To prevent damage to the cooktop
do not use pans with thin bases on
this cooktop. Never heat an empty pan
unless the pan manufacturer states that
you can do so.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Injury prevention
Do not touch the cooktop or the
surrounding areas 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.
Children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where a
cooktop is in use. Never allow children
to sit or stand on any part of the
cooktop.
Caution: Do not store items of interest
to children in cabinets above a
cooktop. Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach these items could be
injured.
Protect your hands with insulated
gloves or potholders when using
the appliance. Use only dry, heat
resistant potholders. Moist or damp
potholders used on hot surfaces can
result in steam burns. Do not let the
potholder touch the hot heating
element. Do not use towels or other
bulky items near the appliance.
Pot and pan handles should be
turned inward and not extend over
the countertop to reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials,
and spills.
Use the proper pan size. Select
cookware having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the heating element.
Using undersized cookware will expose
a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing or handles becoming hot.
The proper size pot or pan will also
improve effeciency.
Before using glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed cookware on the cooktop, verify
that they can be used on a cooking
surface.
Do not heat unopened food
containers. Built-up pressure may
cause the container to burst and result
in injury.
At higher settings, be cautious of
splattering grease or boiling over
liquids, which may produce smoke.
To prevent burns and breathing
difficulty, allow the cooktop to cool
before cleaning. Some cleaners may
produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
Keep all pans out of reach of
children. Danger of burns!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before removing pots and pans, be
sure to turn off the burners.
Do not store items on the cooktop
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 a cooktop unattended
when cooking with oil or fat.
Overheated oil could ignite. Always
heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.
Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother any fire or flame, or use a
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
When frying food, make sure that
the food is as dry as possible
before placing it in the oil. Moisture can
cause hot oil to splatter and boil over.
Do not flambé under an exhaust
hood. Flames could be drawn up
into the hood by the suction or the
grease filters may ignite.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate
on the appliance.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging
garments when operating the
cooktop, they may present a fire
hazard.
Flammable materials should not be
stored on or near the appliance.
If there is a drawer directly
underneath the appliance without
any wooden base in between, ensure
that no aerosols, combustible liquids or
other easily flammable materials are
kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be
placed in the drawer, they must be
made of heat-resistant material.
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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 shutting off
the power main or manually "tripping"
the circuit breaker. Contact Technical
Service.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired. Ensure power is not
supplied to the appliance until repair
work is completed.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
Any breakages or cracks in the
ceramic surface of the appliance are
defects and must be treated as such. If
the cooktop should break, cleaning
solutions and spills may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock.
Do not use the appliance until it has
been repaired.
Repairs should only be performed
by qualified technicians to ensure
safety. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be
dangerous. Under no circumstances
open the outer casing of the appliance.
While the appliance is under
warranty repairs should only be
performed by an authorized service
technician. Otherwise the warranty is
void.
Further safety notes
Make certain that the power cords
of small appliances do not come in
contact with the cooktop. Danger of
electric shock!
Always make sure food is cooked
thoroughly before eating.
Only use cookware suitable for the
range-top. Unsuitable cookware
may break due to sudden temperature
changes.
Do not use plastic or aluminium
containers. They will melt at high
temperatures. Fire hazard!
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 turning on a burner. Keep
pets away from the cooktop at all times
and activate the child safety lock.
Before discarding an old
appliance, remove the power cord
to prevent hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY
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Help protect our environment
Disposal of packing materials
The cardboard box and packing
materials are biodegradable and
recyclable. Please recycle.
Disposal of an old appliance
Old appliances contain materials that
can be recycled. Please contact your
local recycling authority about the
possibility of recycling these materials.
Before discarding an old appliance,
disconnect it from the gas and
electrical supply and cut off the
power cord to prevent it from
becoming a hazard.
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Guide to the cooktop
Cooktop
b
aedf
abd Single zone
c Extended zone
e Variable zone
f Control panel
c
s
s
u
s
u
s
o
a
s
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Control panel
Guide to the cooktop
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, indicator
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Guide to the cooktop
Cooking zone controls and
displays
s
o
m
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
n
Displays
n Extended cooking zone on
o
s
p
q
o
o 0 = Ready for use
1 - 12 = Power setting
~, | or # = Residual heat
F = 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").
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Timer:
Kitchen timer or automatic shut off for
rear left w and front left y zones
q Time display
r Touch controls for setting the timer
Cooking zones
Guide to the cooktop
Cooking
zone
y
w
x
z
v
All cooking zones have the auto heat and safety cut-out feature.
ø in inches (cm) Rating in watts
53/4(14.5) 1200
81/4(21) 2000
63/4(17) /
3
6
/4x 101/2(17 x 26.5)
53/4(14.5) 1200
43/4(12) /
1
7
/16(18)
KM 451
Total: 8300
1400 /
2200
700 /
1700
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Before using for the first time
Clean the cooktop
Before using for the first time, clean the
cooktop with a damp cloth and then dry
with a soft cloth.
Heat the cooktop
The metal components of the cooktop
have a protective coating which may
give off a slight odor the first time the
appliance is heated.
The smell will dissipate after a short
time and does not indicate a faulty
connection or appliance defect.
Touch controls
This cooktop has electronic touch
controls activated by a finger. There is a
separate touch control for each burner.
A tone sounds to indicate that contact
has been made with a control.
Keep the control area clean and do not
rest things on it. The touch control
sensors could mistake an item or debris
for a finger tip contact, turning the
cooktop on or off.
To prevent damage to the
electronics never place hot pans on
the control panel.
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Using the cooktop
Turning on the cooktop
The cooktop must be turned on before
any of the burners can be used.
Touch the s "ON / OFF" touch control
^
for the cooktop.
A horizontal bar will appear in each of
the burner displays and 00 will appear
in each timer display.
The cooktop is now on and the burners
are ready for use. The burners will not
heat until a power setting has been
chosen.
If a setting is not chosen within 30
seconds the cooktop will turn itself off
as a safety measure.
Turning on a burner
Once the cooktop is turned on, touch
^
the s "ON/OFF" control of the burner
you wish to use.
A 0 will appear in the burner display.
Select the desired setting between 1
^
and 12 by touching the - or + touch
controls.
Make sure to touch only one of the
controls at a time or they will not
respond.
When turning on the cooktop you can
decide whether you want to cook with
auto heat (see, "Auto heat" for more
information) or not:
Turn on with + to:
Cook without auto heat
Turn on with – to:
Cook with auto heat
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Using the cooktop
Cooking without auto heat
Proceed as follows:
If 0 is showing in the display, keep
^
the + touch control pressed until the
desired power setting shows in the
display, e.g. 4:
4
The same number of segments, p, will
show in the light ring, i.e. if setting 4 is
selected four segments will light up.
q
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Using the cooktop
Cooktop settings
The range of settings is the same for all cooking zones:
Cooking process Settings
Melting butter, chocolate etc.
Dissolving gelatin
Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter
Warming small quantities of food/liquid
Warming sticky foods
Cooking rice
Warming liquid and half-set foods
Thickening sauces, e.g. Hollandaise
Cooking rice pudding
Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs
Steaming fruit
Defrosting deep frozen food
Steaming vegetables, fish
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups
Cooking broths
Boiling and continued cooking of large
quantities of food
Gentle braising (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish,
vegetables, fried eggs etc.
Frying pancakes etc.
1 - 2
1 - 3
3 - 5
4 - 6
7
8 - 9
9 - 11
Boiling large quantities of water
These setting recommendations are only intended as a guide. With deep pans,
large quantities or without the lid on, a higher setting is needed. With smaller
quantities select a lower setting.
11 - 12
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Using the cooktop
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).
Continued
cooking setting
1 0.5
2 2.0
3 2.5
4 3.0
5 4.0
6 6.0
7 9.0
8 2.0
9 2.0
10 2.5
11 2.5
12 -
Heat-up time
in minutes
The 12 segments show in the light ring,
p, during the auto heat time. When the
heat-up time has finished only the
number of segments, for the relevant
continued cooking setting which has
been chosen, show in the light ring.
Example:
during the auto heat time:
s
3
during the continued cooking time:
s
3
You can increase or decrease the
continued cooking setting at any time
during the auto heat time with the + or touch controls. The heat-up time will
adjust accordingly.
How to turn off auto heat before the
heat-up time has finished:
q
q
How to activate auto heat:
^
If 0 shows in the display, touch the touch control until the continued
cooking setting you want appears in
the display e.g. 3.
18
^
Set the display to 0.
^
Then select the setting you want to
continue using by pressing the +
touch control.
Using the cooktop
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:
Turn on the cooking zone and select
^
a power setting.
Press the - and + touch controls
^
simultaneously.
When 0 appears in the cooking zone
display the extended cooking zone can
be turned on by pressing the - and +
touch controls simultaneously and
then selecting a power setting.
A short segment ,n, will appear in the
top left of the ring to indicate that the
extended cooking zone has been
turned on.
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").
o
s
5
o
To turn the extended cooking zone off,
press the - and + touch controls
simultaneously. The short segment,
n, will then go out.
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Using the cooktop
To turn off the cooktop
The cooktop can be turned off at any
time.
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.
Residual heat indicator
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:
The bars go out one after another as
the cooking zones cool down. The last
bar only goes out when the cooking
zones are safe to touch.
If there is an interruption to the
power supply the residual heat
indicators will flash on and off.
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Safety locks
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 from turning on the
cooking zones or changing the
settings.
The child safety lock can be activated
when the cooktop is turned off as well
as when it is in use.
If the child safety lock is activated
when the cooktop is turned off then
the cooktop cannot be turned on.
If the child safety lock is activated
when the cooktop is in use only the
following are possible:
– The settings for the cooking zones
and for the timer cannot be altered.
– The cooking zones, cooktop and
timer can still be turned off but once
turned off cannot be turned on again.
To activate the child safety lock:
Press the touch control for the child
^
safety lock a until the indicator
above it lights.
The indicator light will go out after a
short while.
The light will come on again to show
that the child safety lock has been
activated, if:
you touch the control for the child
–
safety lock a.
you try to select a setting.
–
To de-activate the child safety lock:
Press the control for the child safety
lock a until the indicator light above it
goes out.
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Safety locks
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 burners 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 residual heat
indicator will light up.
If you wish to use the burners once
^
again, turn the cooktop back on
again in the usual way.
Power setting Maximum
operating hours
110
25
35
44
54
64
73
83
92
10 2
11 2
12 1
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Safety locks
Safety cut-out if the touch controls
are covered
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.
When the cooktop turns itself off a tone
will sound every 30 seconds (for a
maximum of 10 minutes) and an F will
flash in the display of the touch control
which was covered.
To reset the touch controls:
Clean the control area or remove the
^
object covering the touch control.
This will turn off the tone and the F will
go out.
Turn the cooktop back on again with
^
the s "ON / OFF" touch control .The
burners can now be used.
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Safety locks
Overheating protection
Each burner is equipped with a
temperature limiter. This limiter 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 elements will automatically turn
back on.
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.
– the pan not conducting heat
properly.
If the heating elements cycle on and
off, even at the highest setting, the
overheating protection has been
activated.
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Selecting cookware
The cooking surface
Your ceramic cooktop is made of an
extremely hard and durable material.
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.
Make sure the cooktop and pot bottoms
are clean before cooking. Certain
items, particularly sugar grains or
crystallized liquids such as molasses or
syrups are actually harder than ceramic
and can scratch the surface if they are
not cleaned off immediately. Small or
light scratches will not affect the safety
or performance of the cooktop however.
The burner rings and touch controls are
fused into the ceramic glass and are
resistant to wear if properly maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads,
as they may eventually wear off the
rings.
Pots and pans
Special cookware is not required, but
as is true with all types of cooking
appliances, the better the cookware,
the better the performance.
Following these tips will allow you to
make the most of your ceramic
cooktop.
– For the most even and energy
efficient cooking, the diameter of the
pots should match the diameter of
the burners as closely as possible.
–
Use cookware with thick, flat, smooth
bottoms. Slightly concave bottoms
will also work adequately. Pans with
convex bottoms will not cook well.
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Selecting cookware
Using a lid while cooking will
–
minimize the loss of heat and
decrease the cooking time.
Copper bottom and aluminum pans
–
may leave a residue on the cooktop
in the form of metallic lines. This is
normal. These lines can be removed
using a non-abrasive ceramic
cooktop cleaner or a sheilded
scraper blade.
Be sure to clean the cooktop after
each use. Each time the residue is
allowed to melt it becomes harder to
remove and may mar the
appearance of the cooktop.
Let the cooktop cool before
cleaning.
–
Cast iron, glass or stoneware should
not be used because they have poor
heat transfer and may scratch the
surface.
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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.
The set time counts down in minutes in
the time display. It can be changed at
any time by pressing the - or + touch
controls. The timer can be set from 1 to
99 minutes.
When the end of the set time has been
reached 00 appears in the timer
display, and at the same time a tone
sounds for about 10 seconds. The 00
will go out after 30 seconds.
The timer can be turned off before the
set time has elapsed by pressing the and + touch controls simultaneously.
If the cooking zone belonging to the
timer you are using is turned on, the
timer will shut off. The time set goes out
and 00 will appear in the display.
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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. It can be changed at any time
by pressing the - or + touch controls.
The power setting for the cooking zone
can also be changed at any time.
At the end of the selected time the
cooking zone turns off automatically.
The residual heat indicators will appear
in the display for the cooking zone and
a 00 in the timer display. At the same
time a tone will sound for 10 seconds.
The zeros will go out after 30 seconds.
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When cleaning the cooktop, make sure
the cooktop is "Off", and be careful not
to accidentally turn it "On".
Under no circumstances should a
steam cleaner be used to clean this
appliance. Pressurized steam could
cause permanent damage to the
surface and to components for which
the manufacturer cannot accept
responsibility.
Do not use any sharp pointed objects
which could damage the seal between
the ceramic surface, the surrounding
frame and the countertop.
Never use scouring agents, pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or strong
cleaners, e.g. oven sprays, stain or
rust removers, as these could
damage the surface of the appliance.
The ceramic surface can be cleaned
using a cleaner for ceramic
surfaces. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the packaging.
Make sure that no cleaner residue
remains on the ceramic surface by
carefully wiping the cooktop with a
damp cloth. Cleaner residues could
damage the cooktop when heated.
After cleaning, thoroughly dry the
ceramic surface with a soft cloth to
prevent a build up of limescale
deposits.
Cooktop care
The ceramic surface should be cleaned
regularly with a cleaner for ceramic
surfaces. Follow the ceramic cleaner
manufacturer’s instructions. If you have
difficulty locating a suitable product
contact Miele’s Technical Service
Department.
Before cleaning allow the cooktop to
cool. Wipe spills off using a damp
sponge. Stubborn spills are best
removed with a shielded scraper blade.
To remove any limescale deposits or
metallic residue apply ceramic cleanser
using a soft cloth or use a sheilded
scraper blade if necessary.
A cleaner with a special additive to
prevent water marks and smears on the
ceramic surface may be used.
After cleaning, wipe the ceramic
surface with a damp cloth to remove
any residue. Cleaner residues could
damage the cooktop or create toxic
fumes when heated. Finally, dry the
cooktop with a clean soft cloth.
Any melted solids (e.g. sugar, plastic,
syrup, aluminium foil, etc.) should be
removed as quickly as possible and
while the burner is still warm. If they are
allowed to harden, the cooktop may
become pitted. Scrape the melted item
off the cooktop using a sheilded
scraper blade. Once the cooktop has
cooled, remove any remaining residue
using a ceramic cooktop cleaner.
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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.
What if ...
the cooktop or cooking zones cannot
be turned on?
the cooktop turns off while it is in
use and the residual heat indicator or
a flashing F appears in the display for
at least one of the cooking zones and
at the same time a tone sounds?
One of the cooking zones has been on
for too long, or one of the touch controls
may have been covered (see, "Safety
cut-out feature").
the heating cycles on and off at the
highest setting on one of the cooking
zones?
Check whether:
– the child safety lock is activated.
If necessary, turn it off (see "Child
safety lock").
– the electrical circuit has blown a fuse
or "tripped" the circuit breaker.
If none of the above is the case, then
disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply for 1 minute by
"tripping" the circuit breaker, or
withdrawing the fuse.
Reconnect the appliance to the
electrical supply and if the cooktop still
does not heat up, contact a qualified
electrician or the Miele Technical
Service Department.
The Overheating protection is activated
(see "Overheating protection").
the contents of the pan are not
heating properly using Auto-heat?
The pan is a bad conductor of heat or
too much food is in the pan.
Select a higher continued cooking
setting or start by using the highest
power setting and then turn to a lower
setting.
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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. The
electronic unit will have reset the
sensitivity level of the touch control
sensors.
If this does not solve the problem
please call the Miele Technical Service
Department.
Frequently asked questions
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Technical Service
In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the
Miele Technical Service Department.
U 1-800-999-1360
techserv@mieleusa.com
V 1-800-565-6435
service@miele.ca
When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of
the cooktop. This information is visible on the silver data plate supplied with the
cooktop.
Adhere data plate sticker here
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