Miele KM 499, KM 499-1 Operating Instruction

Operating instructions

Ceramic hob with induction
KM 499
KM 499-1

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.

Gi

M.-Nr. 06 042 070

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cooking zone sensors and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

The induction principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sensor switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Pan recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Pan size recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Auto heat-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Switching off and residual heat indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Safety switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Hob

Description of the appliance

Cooking zones:

ac Induction cooking zones with

booster

bd Induction cooking zones

Sensor switches for:

e Hob ON/OFF
f Safety lock
h Cooking zones
i Booster for centre right cooking zone
j Booster for left hand cooking zone

Indicator lamp for:

g Safety lock

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Description of the appliance

Cooking zone sensors and displays

k Displays:

0 = Cooking zone ready for use
1 to 9 = Power settings
H = Residual heat
A = Auto heat-up activated

(alternating with the continued cooking setting selected)

ß = No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable

(see section on suitable pans)

F = Fault message (see Problem solving guide)
P = Booster switched on

l Cooking zone indicator
m Power setting sensors

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Cooking zones

Description of the appliance

Cooking

zone

Left 16 - 23 normal:

Centre left 10 - 16 normal:

Centre

right

Right 14 - 20 normal:

* Pans of any diameter within the given range may be used.
** The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans

used.

minimum to maximum

C in cm*

14 - 20 normal:

KM 499 / KM 499-1

Rating in watts**

with booster:

if left booster
switched on:

with booster:

if centre right booster
switched on:

Total:

2200
3000

1400

600

1800
2300

1800

1300
7200

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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 local and national
safety regulations. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable 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 regularly tested, and if
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 (e.g. electric shock).

This appliance must not be

installed over a dishwasher,
washing machine, tumble dryer,
refrigerator, freezer or fridge-freezer.
The high temperatures radiated by it
could damage the appliance below.
This could also impair the hob's
ventilation system.

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.

On hobs with bevelled glass edges

a small gap may be visible
between the hob and the worktop
during the first few days after
installation. This gap will reduce with
time as the appliance is used and will
not affect the electrical safety of your
appliance.

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

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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 installation, 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.

This appliance is intended for

domestic use only and is not to be
used for commercial purposes.

Only use the appliance to prepare

food in the home. 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.

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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.
Supervise its use by the elderly or
infirm.

Use the safety lock to prevent

children operating the appliance or
altering the settings.

Keep all pans out of reach of

children. Turn pan handles inwards
away from the edge of the hob. Danger
of burning or scalding. Special hob
guards are available from good retail
outlets.

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. This should be done by a
competent person.

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.

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.

Never place hot pans near the

control area. This could damage
the electronic unit underneath.

If a drawer is fitted directly

underneath the hob, ensure that
there is sufficient space between the
drawer and its contents and the
underside of the appliance in order to
ensure sufficient ventilation for the hob.

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.

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. There
is a danger of this burning or catching
fire if the hob is hot.

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.

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Electromagnetic fields

For people fitted with a heart

pacemaker:
Please note that the area immediately
surrounding the hob is
electromagnetically charged, and that
this could affect a pacemaker.
If in any doubt consult the manufacturer
of the pacemaker or your doctor.

Ensure pans are placed centrally

over the cooking zone to prevent
unnecessary exposure to the
electromagnetic field.

To prevent damage to items which

are susceptible to magnetic fields,
e.g. credit cards, diskettes, pocket
calculators etc, do not leave them in the
immediate vicinity of the hob.

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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