Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic hobs
KM 530 / KM 537
KM 540 / KM 541 / KM 542 / KM 543
KM 544 / KM 545 / KM 547 / KM 548
KM 550 / KM 551 / KM 552 / KM 553
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
or used for the first time.
WO
M.-Nr. 06 047 530
Contents
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KM 540. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KM 544. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KM 530 / KM 545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
KM 541. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
KM 542. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
KM 548. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
KM 543 / KM 547 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
KM 537 / KM 550 / KM 551
KM 552 / KM 553 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cooking zone controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Timer control and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic recalibration of the sensor controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Function of the sensor controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auto heat-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Switching on an extended area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Switching off and residual heat indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Suitable pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Contents
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Stop and Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Safety switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programming steps in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting the minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switching a cooking zone off automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching between timer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Timer default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
After Sales Service, Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety instructions for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hob with frame or bevelled edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mains connection box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Flush-fitted hobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Guide to the appliance
KM 540
Cooking zones:
abcd Single circle zones
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
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Indicator lamp for:
i Safety lock
KM 544
Guide to the appliance
Cooking zones:
abcd Single circle zones
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
Indicator lamp for:
i Safety lock
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Guide to the appliance
KM 530 / KM 545
Cooking zones:
abd Single circle zones
c Double circle zone
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
j Switching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
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Indicator lamps for:
i Safety lock
k Outer circle of the double circle zone
KM 541
Guide to the appliance
Cooking zones:
a Double circle zone
bcd Single circle zones
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
j Switching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
Indicator lamps for:
i Safety lock
k Outer circle of the double circle zone
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Guide to the appliance
KM 542
Cooking zones:
ac Double circle zones
bd Single circle zones
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
j Switching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
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Indicator lamps for:
i Safety lock
k Outer circle of the double circle zone
KM 548
Guide to the appliance
Cooking zones:
ac Double circle zones
bd Single circle zones
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
j Switching on the outer circle of the
double circle zone
Indicator lamps for:
i Safety lock
k Outer circle of the double circle zone
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Guide to the appliance
KM 543 / KM 547
Cooking zones:
a Double circle zone
bd Single circle zones
c Extended cooking zone
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
j Switching on the outer circle of the
double circle / extended cooking
zone
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Indicator lamps for:
i Safety lock
k Outer circle of the double circle /
extended cooking zone
KM 537 / KM 550 / KM 551
KM 552 / KM 553
Guide to the appliance
Cooking zones:
a Double circle zone
bd Single circle zones
c Extended cooking zone
Sensor controls for:
e Cooking zone controls
f Timer (see "Timer control and
display")
g Safety lock
h Hob ON/OFF
j Switching on the outer circle of the
double circle / extended cooking
zone
Indicator lamps for:
i Safety lock
k Outer circle of the double circle /
extended zone
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking zone controls and displays
l Displays:
0 = Cooking zone ready for use
1 to 9 = Power setting (with the hob switched on)
1 to 15 = Fault message (with hob switched off, see
"Automatic recalibration of the sensor controls"
# = Residual heat
F = Fault (see "Safety switch-off")
A = Auto heat-up when the power setting range has been extended
P0 etc. = Programme (see "Programming")
S0 etc. = Status (see "Programming")
m Indicator lamp for Auto heat-up or extended power setting (see "Programming"),
e.g. the front left cooking zone
n Power setting sensor controls
Timer control and display
o Sensor controls for setting the timer, switching between timer functions and
selecting automatic switch-off for a cooking zone.
p Sensor controls to set the timer
q Timer display
r Indicator lamp for automatic switch-off, e.g. of the rear right cooking zone
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Cooking zones
Guide to the appliance
Cooking
zone
y 21.0 2200 18.0 1800 18.0 1800
w 14.5 1100 14.5 1100 14.5 1100
x 18.0 1800 21.0 2200 12.0 /
z 14.5 1100 14.5 1100 14.5 1100
Cooking
zone
y 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200 12.0 /
KM 540 KM 544 KM 545
C in cm Rating in
watts
(230 V)
Total:
6200
KM 541 KM 542 KM 548
C in cm Rating in
watts
(230 V)
C in cm Rating in
watts
(230 V)
Total:
6200
C in cm Rating in
watts
(230 V)
750 /
21.0
2200
C in cm Rating in
21.0
C in cm Rating in
10.0 /
18.0
watts
(230 V)
750 /
2200
Total:
6200
watts
(230 V)
600 /
1800
w 14.5 1100 14.5 1100 14.5 1100
x 18.0 1800 10.0 /
18.0
z 14.5 1100 14.5 1100 14.5 1100
Total:
6200
600 /
1800
Total:
6200
12.0 /
21.0
750 /
2200
Total:
6200
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking
zone
y 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200
w 14.5 1100 14.5 1100
x 17.0 /
z 14.5 1100 18.0 1800
Cooking
zone
y 18.0* 1800 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200
w 14.5 1100 14.5 1100
x 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200 17.0 /
KM 543 / KM 547 KM 550 / KM 551 / KM 552 / KM 553
C in cm Rating in watts
(230 V)
1500 /
17.0 x
26.5
KM 530 KM 537
C in cm Rating in watts
2400
Total: 6800 Total: 7500
(230 V)
C in cm Rating in watts
17.0 /
17.0 x 26.5
C in cm Rating in watts
17.0 x 26.5
(230 V)
1500 /
(230 V)
2400
1500 /
2400
z 14.5 1100 18.0* 1800
Total: 6200 Total: 7500
* This cooking zone has two different heating elements (HiLight and Halogen).
When switched on, the outer zone (Halogen element) glows faster and more
intensely than the inner zone (HiLight element).
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
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).
Never open the casing of the
appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components is highly dangerous to
the user and can cause operational
faults.
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 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.
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.
Prolonged, intensive use of the
appliance can cause the control
area to heat up. This is quite normal
and does not indicate a fault.
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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.
Use the safety lock to prevent
children operating the appliance or
altering the settings.
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. 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 all packaging
safely as soon as possible.
Before discarding an old
appliance, it should be unplugged
or disconnected from the mains
electricity supply. Any plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind the appliance to prevent
misuse.
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.
Never place hot pans near the
control area. This could damage
the electronic unit 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.
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.
If a domestic animal gets onto the
hob, a sensor switch could be
touched and a cooking zone switched
on. Keep pets away from the hob at all
times.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other
inflammable substances must not
be stored in a drawer under the hob.
Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
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The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Caring for the environment
Disposal of the 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 as soon as possible.
Disposal of your old appliance
or machine
Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines 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 or machine. Please do
not therefore dispose of your old
machine or 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.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
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Before using for the first time
General notes
Your appliance has a "programming"
function which you can use to
customise the appliance to your
particular requirements (see
"Programming").
Please stick the extra data plate for
your appliance supplied with this
documentation in 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.
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 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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Before using for the first time
Automatic recalibration of the
sensor controls
To ensure trouble free operation, the
sensors
recalibrate when the appliance is first
–
connected to the mains electricity
supply and after any interruption to
the power supply.
adjust themselves constantly to the
–
surrounding conditions.
If the sensor controls are over sensitive
or do not react at all, or if the safety
lock indicator and cooking zone display
numbers light up when the hob is
switched off, the sensors will not
recalibrate themselves automatically.
If this is the case, recalibration will have
to be carried out manually.
Proceed as follows:
Make sure that there is no direct light
^
(from the sun or from an artificial
source) falling onto the hob. The area
surrounding the hob must not be too
dark, nor should the relationship
between light and shade be
constantly changing.
Make sure that there is nothing
^
covering the sensor controls 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.
Reconnect the hob to the electricity
supply. The electronic unit will reset the
sensitivity levels of the sensor controls.
If this does not solve the problem
please call the Miele Service
department.
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Use
Function of the sensor
controls
This hob is equipped with electronic
sensor controls 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.
Make sure that only one sensor is
touched at a time (except when
switching off a cooking zone) and
keep the control area clean and do
not put things down on it. The
sensors may fail to react or they
could mistake the article or any dirt
for a finger tip contact, thereby
activating a function or even causing
the hob to switch off automatically
(see “Safety switch-off”.)
Never place hot pans over the
sensors. The electronic unit
underneath could get damaged.
Switching on
The hob must be switched on before
any of the zones can be used.
To switch the hob on:
Touch the ON/OFF sensor s.
^
A 0 appears in the display for each of
the zones. If no further entry is made,
the hob will switch itself off after a few
seconds for safety reasons.
To switch a cooking zone on:
^ Select a power setting between 1 and
9 by touching the - or + sensor.
To select cooking with Auto heat-up,
press the - sensor first, see "Auto
heat-up". To select cooking without
Auto heat-up press the + sensor first.
If you wish to switch on another
cooking zone, and the 0 for that zone
has already gone out, simply press the
- or + briefly. The 0 will appear and you
can select a power setting (with or
without Auto heat-up).
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Settings
Cooking process Settings*
standard
factory settings
(9 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 liquid and semi-solid foods
Thickening sauces, e.g. Hollandaise
Making porridge
Preparing omelettes, lightly fried eggs
Steaming fruit
Defrosting deep frozen food
Steaming vegetables, fish
Cooking dumplings, potatoes, pulses
Cooking broths, pulse soups
Bringing to the boil and continued cooking of large quantities
of food
Gentle braising (without overheating the fat) of meat, fish,
vegetables, fried eggs etc.
Frying pancakes etc. 7 - 8 7 - 8.
Boiling large quantities of water
Bringing to the boil
1 - 2 1 - 2.
1 - 3 1 - 3.
2 - 4 2 - 4.
3 - 5 3 - 5.
55.
6 - 7 6 - 7.
8 - 9 8. - 9
extended
settings**
(17 settings)
Use
* These settings and figures, which envisage approx. 4 helpings, should only be taken as a guide.
With deep pans, larger quantities or when cooking without a lid, a higher setting is required. For
smaller quantities, select a lower setting.
** If you wish to fine-tune a setting, you can extend the power setting range (see "Programming").
The intermediate setting will be represented by an illuminated dot next to the number.
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Use
Auto heat-up
When Auto heat-up has been activated,
the cooking zone switches on
automatically at the highest setting and
then switches to the continued cooking
setting which you have previously
selected. The heat-up time depends on
which continued cooking setting has
been chosen (see chart).
As the higher continued cooking
settings are generally used for frying
food (and boiling large quantities of
water), only a relatively short heat-up
time is needed to heat up the pan
initially.
How to activate Auto heat-up
^ While a 0 is lit up in the cooking zone
display, touch the - sensor until the
required continued cooking setting
appears, e.g. 6.
In the extended range of settings (see
"Programming - P6."), A flashes
alternately with the continued cooking
setting until the heat-up time has
finished.
Continued
cooking setting*
1 1 : 20
1. 2 : 00
2 2 : 45
2. 3 : 25
3 4 : 05
3. 4 : 45
4 5 : 30
4. 6 : 10
5 6 : 50
5. 7 : 10
Heat-up time
in minutes and
seconds
(approx.)
During the heat-up time a dot will light
up to the right of the continued cooking
setting, and go out at the end of it.
At any point during the heat-up time
you can use - or + to increase or lower
the continued cooking setting. The Auto
heat-up time will alter accordingly.
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6 1 : 20
6. 2 : 00
7 2 : 45
7. 2 : 45
8 2 : 45
8. 2 : 45
9-
* The continued cooking settings with
a dot after the number apply to the
extended power settings (see
"Programming - P6.").
Use
Switching on an extended area
Depending on the model of hob, the
outer 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.
Proceed as follows:
Switch the zone on by pressing the -
^
or + sensor switch, and select a
power setting.
Then press the sensor switch for the
^
outer circle of the double circle zone
or the extended cooking zone n.
If a 0 is showing in the cooking zone
display, you can touch the n sensor
first and then choose a power setting.
The relevant indicator lamp will light up
to show that the outer circle / extended
cooking zone is switched on.
To switch the outer circle or extended
cooking zone off, touch the n sensor
again or set the display for the zone
back to 0.
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Use
Switching off and residual heat
indicators
To switch off a cooking zone:
Press 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 by three lines in the
display.
To switch off the hob:
^ Touch the ON/OFF sensor s.
This switches off all cooking zones. The
residual heat indicator will appear in the
display of any cooking zone which is
still hot.
The lines of the residual heat indicator
go out one after another as the cooking
zones cool down. The last horizontal
line only goes out when the cooking
zone is safe to touch.
Do not touch or place any
heat-sensitive objects on the
cooking zones while the residual
heat indicators are on.
Danger of burning and fire hazard.
If there is an interruption to the
power supply, the residual heat
indicators will flash on and off.
Please note that if there is a fault
message, the residual heat
indicators will not light up even if the
cooking zones are still hot.
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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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Safety features
Safety lock
Keep children away from the hob for
their own safety.
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 safety lock can be activated when
the hob is switched off as well as when
it is in use.
If the safety lock is activated when the
hob is switched off, then the hob
cannot be switched on.
If the safety lock is activated when the
hob is in use:
– The settings for the cooking zones
and the timer settings cannot be
altered.
– The cooking zones and hob can be
switched off but once switched off
cannot be switched on again.
To activate the safety lock:
Touch the safety lock sensor $ until
^
the relevant indicator lamp comes on.
The indicator lamp will go out after a
short while.
The lamp will come on again to show
that the safety lock has been activated,
if
you touch the safety lock $ sensor.
–
you try to change a setting.
–
To deactivate the safety lock:
^ Touch the safety lock sensor $ until
the indicator lamp goes out.
You can alter the setting from one finger
to three finger operation (see
"Programming - P4") to make it harder
for children to operate the appliance.
Please note that the safety lock will
deactivate if there is a power cut.
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Safety features
Stop and Go
Your appliance has a Stop and Go
feature which, when activated, reduces
the power of all cooking zones that
have been switched on. This allows you
to leave the hob unattended for a short
time without any danger of pans boiling
over or burning.
If you wish to use this feature, you will
need to alter the factory setting (see
"Programming - P5").
To activate Stop and Go:
^ Touch the $ sensor until you hear
two consecutive beeps.
Be careful not to continue touching
the $ sensor for too long, as this will
activate the safety lock.
The indicator lamp for the safety lock
will start to flash. The power of the
cooking zone in use will be reduced to
setting 1, and a 1 will appear in the
corresponding cooking zone display.
To deactivate Stop and Go:
Touch the safety lock sensor $ until
^
the indicator lamp goes out.
The cooking zones will now run at the
level that was previously set.
If automatic switch-off is programmed
for a cooking zone, activating Stop and
Go will interrupt the count down to the
switch-off time. When Stop and Go is
deactivated, the automatic switch-off
programme time will continue to run
without further interruption.
If a minute minder time has been set,
this will continue running and will not be
affected by Stop and Go.
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Safety features
Safety switch-off
Safety switch-off with an over-long
cooking time
Your hob is fitted with a safety switch-off
feature in case you forget to switch it off
yourself.
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.
Power setting* Maximum
operating time in
hours
1 / 1. 10
2 / 2. 5
3 / 3. 5
4 / 4. 4
5 / 5. 3
6 / 6. 2
Safety switch-off if the sensors are
covered
Your hob will switch off automatically if
one or several of the sensors remain
covered for longer than 10 seconds, for
example, by finger contact, food boiling
over or by an object such as an oven
glove or tea towel.
An audible tone will sound every 30
seconds (for a maximum of ten
minutes) and an F will flash in the
display for the sensor which is covered.
Clean the control area or remove the
^
obstruction.
This will turn off the tone and the F will
go out.
^ Switch the hob back on again with
the ON/OFF sensor s. The cooking
zones can now be used again as
normal.
7 / 7. 2
8 / 8. 2
91
* The power settings with a dot after
the number are only available if the
power setting range has been
extended (see "Programming - P6.").
^
To use the cooking zones again,
switch the hob back on in the usual
way.
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Safety features
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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Timer
This hob is equipped with a timer which can be used as a minute minder or to
automatically switch off a zone of your choice. Both functions can be operated at
the same time.
Programming steps in brief
Switching on Touch m
Setting the timer from 99 to 00 minutes use the - sensor
switch
from 00 to 99 minutes use the + sensor
switch
Switching between timer functions Touch m
Re-setting the timer to 00 Touch - and + at the same time
Setting the minute minder
The minute minder can be used with
the hob switched on or off. The minute
minder works like a manual kitchen
timer.
To set the minute minder:
^ Touch the m sensor.
00 appears in the timer display.
^
Touch - or + until the time you require
appears in the display, e.g.
15 minutes.
The time then counts down in minutes.
The time remaining can be seen in the
display and changed at any time by
touching - or +.
When the set time has elapsed 00 will
appear in the display. At the same time
a buzzer will sound for a few seconds.
00 will go out when the buzzer stops.
To turn the buzzer off before this, touch
the m sensor.
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Timer
Switching a cooking zone off
automatically
It is only possible to switch a cooking
zone off automatically if a power setting
has already been selected for that
zone.
Proceed as follows:
Select a power setting for the
^
relevant zone e.g. rear right, in the
usual way.
Touch the m sensor.
^
00 willl appear in the timer display.
^ Touch the m sensor again.
An indicator lamp will appear in the
timer display.
^ If several cooking zones are being
used, touch the m sensor repeatedly
until the indicator lamp comes on
next to the cooking zone you wish to
use this function for, e.g. rear right.
The time then counts down in minutes.
The time remaining can be seen in the
display and changed at any time by
touching - or +. The cooking zone
power setting can also be changed at
any time.
At the end of the time set, the cooking
zone will switch itself off automatically.
0 will appear in the cooking zone
display, and 00 in the time display. At
the same time, a buzzer will sound for a
few seconds. 00 will go out when the
buzzer stops. To turn the buzzer off
before this, touch the m sensor.
Each time the m sensor is touched the
indicator lamps will appear one after
the other clockwise from front left to
front right, however only for those zones
which are switched on.
^
Touch - or + until the time you require
appears in the display, e.g.
15 minutes.
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Timer
Switching between timer
functions
If you are already using the timer for
one function and you also wish to use
the other function, touch the m sensor.
The timer display will go out. Now
proceed as before.
To check the remaining time of the
function not displayed, touch the m
sensor once.
Timer default setting
The timer is set at the factory to display
00 when either the + or - sensor is
touched.
This setting can be adjusted so that the
time you last used appears in the
display when you press + or - (see
"Programming - P4.").
Example:
If P4. is set to S1, and the last time the
minute minder was used it was used for
5 minutes, 00 will appear in the display
when you switch on. When you touch +
or -, the display will change to 05.
You can still select any time you want,
even if you have adjusted the timer
default setting.
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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.
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.
The ceramic surface can be cleaned
using a proprietary cleaning agent
for ceramic surfaces. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions on the
packaging.
Ensure that every trace of cleaner
has been removed from the surface
by wiping the surface carefully with
a damp cloth. Any remaining trace
could have a corrosive effect on the
hob when it is next heated up.
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.
After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a
soft cloth to prevent a build-up of
limescale deposits.
Do not use washing up liquid to
clean the ceramic surface as it can
leave a blue sheen which may be
difficult to remove.
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Cleaning and care
Clean the appliance regularly,
preferably after each use. Allow the hob
to cool down before cleaning.
Most soiling can be wiped off using a
damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need
to be removed with a shielded scraper
blade.
Then apply a few drops of a proprietary
cleaning agent for ceramic surfaces
using a soft cloth or kitchen paper
towel. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the packaging. This way
any limescale deposits, caused for
example by water boiling over and
metallic marks (aluminium deposits) will
be removed.
Finally, wipe the hob surface with a
damp cloth and then dry it with a clean
soft cloth.
Note that some cleaning agents contain
a protective additive designed to
prevent water marks and smears
adhering to the surface.
Should any sugar, plastic or
aluminium foil spill or fall on to a hot
cooking zone while it is in use, first
switch the zone off. Then, immediately,
while the surface is still hot, use a
shielded scraper blade to scrape off
the sugar, plastic or aluminium foil,
taking care not to burn yourself. Allow
the hob to cool down and then clean as
described above with a suitable
proprietary ceramic hob cleaner.
Appliances with aluminium frames
(see data plate) are prone to
scratching, alkali and acid damage.
Take great care when cleaning the
aluminium frame. Do not use cleaning
agents for stainless steel or descaling
agents on aluminium surfaces. Soiling
should be wiped off as soon as
possible after using the appliance. If
the soiling is left for a long time it can
have a damaging effect on the
aluminium surfaces. Intensive cleaning
with proprietory ceramic cleaners can
cause the frame to take on a shiny
appearance.
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Programming
You can change the standard settings
of your hob (see chart).
Proceed as follows:
With the hob switched off, touch the
^
hob ON/OFF sensor s and the safety
lock sensor $ at the same time until
the indicator lamp for the safety lock
flashes.
A P (Programme) and a S (Status) will
appear in the cooking zone display with
a number which shows the current
setting (see chart).
^ To select the programme you want
touch the + or - sensor for the front
left cooking zone, then select the
required status by touching the + or sensor for the front right cooking
zone (see chart). You can alter
several programmes one after the
other in this manner.
To store the new settings in memory,
touch the hob ON/OFF sensor s until
the displays go out.
If you do not wish to store the settings
in memory, touch the safety lock sensor
$ until the displays go out.
If you select the programming function
whilst a residual heat indicator is on,
the residual heat indicator will flash for
up to 45 minutes after you have finished
using the programming function.
However, you can continue to use the
appliance as usual during this time.
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Programming
Programme* Status** Setting
P0Demonstration mode
and factory default
settings
P1Keypad tone when a
sensor is touched
P3Audible tone for timer S 0 Off
P4Safety lock S0One finger locking using $
P5Stop and Go S0Off
P0.Power setting when the
cooking zone is
switched on
P2.Auto heat-up S 0 Off
S 0 Demonstration mode on
S1Demonstration mode off
S 9 Factory default settings reinstated
S 0 Off
S1On
S1Audible tone on for 10 seconds
S 2 Audible tone on for 4 minutes
S 1 Three finger locking using $ and +
on the two right-hand cooking
zones
S1On
S00
S 1 5 (can only be selected when Auto
heat-up is activated)
S1Activated by selecting the power
setting using -
S 2 Activated by selecting the power
setting using +
S 3 Activated every time the hob is
switched on
* Programmes not shown here have no allocation.
** The factory default settings are shown in bold.
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Programming
Programme* Status** Setting
P3.Residual heat indicator S 0 H as the residual heat
indicator symbol
S1# as the residual heat
indicator symbol
P4.Timer default setting S000
S 1 The most recently set time
(see "Timer default setting")
P5.Timer functions S 0 Minute minder only
S 1 Auto switch-off only
S2Minute minder and Auto
switch-off
P6.Power setting range S09 power settings
(1 to 9)
S 1 17 power settings
(1, 1., 2, 2., 3 ... to 9)
If the Auto heat-up setting
is selected, an A will flash
alternately with the
continued cooking setting
in the display.
* Programmes not shown here have no allocation.
** The factory default settings are shown in bold.
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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
Check whether,
– the safety lock is activated.
If necessary, deactivate it (see
"Safety lock" and "Programming P4").
–
the mains fuse has blown.
If none of the above is the case, then
disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply for approx. 1 minute.
To do this:
–
switch off at the isolator, or
–
withdraw the mains fuse.
Reconnect to the mains supply and
switch the appliance on. If it still will not
start, contact a qualified electrician or
the Miele Service Department.
... the hob can be switched on and
settings selected, but the cooking
zones do not heat up
Check whether you set the demo-mode
setting by mistake (see "Programming P0").
... the hob switches 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, if applicable, an audible tone
sounds
One of the cooking zones has probably
been on for too long, or one of the
sensors may have been covered over
(see "Safety switch-off").
... the heating switches on and off at
the highest setting on one of the
cooking zones
The overheating protection mechanism
has been triggered (see "Overheating
protection").
... the food in the pan hardly heats up
or does not heat up at all when the
Auto heat-up function is switched on
This could be because:
–
there is too much food in the pan.
–
the pan is not conducting heat
properly.
Select a higher continued cooking
setting next time, or start cooking at the
highest setting and then turn down to a
lower setting manually later on.
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Problem solving guide
... one or more residual heat
indicators are flashing
There was an interruption to the
–
power supply during operation, and
the hob has switched itself off.
The hob can be used again as normal.
Check the cooking stage of the food
and whether its condition has been
affected by the power failure before
switching the cooking zone(s) back on
again.
The residual heat indicators have lit
–
up during programming.
... the sensors are over-sensitive or
do not react at all, or the safety lock
indicator and cooking zone display
numbers light up when the hob is
switched off
The sensitivity level of the sensors has
altered and cannot recalibrate
automatically.
... the outer area of a cooking zone
that has just been switched on glows
faster and more intensely than the
inner area.
That is not a fault: the cooking zone is
fitted with two different elements (see
"Guide to the appliance - Cooking
zones").
... an F appears in the display for the
rear cooking zones, an E appears in
the display for the front cooking
zones and numbers appear in the
timer display.
Interrupt the power supply to the hob
for approx. 1 minute.
If the problem persists after
reconnecting the appliance to the
power supply, please contact the Miele
Service department.
Proceed as described in "Automatic
recalibration of the sensor controls".
If this does not solve the problem,
please call the Miele Service
department.
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After Sales Service, Data Plate
The address of the nearest Service Department is given on the back page.
The voltage and connected load are given on the data plate. Please quote these
data, together with the model description and serial number when contacting the
Service Department.
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.
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Installation
Safety instructions for
installation
Fit the wall units and extractor hood
before fitting the hob to avoid
damaging the appliance.
The veneer or laminate coatings of
worktops (or adjacent kitchen
units) must be treated with 100 °C
heat-resistant adhesive which will not
dissolve or distort.
Any backmoulds must be of
heat-resistant material.
This equipment may only be
installed 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.
The hob may not be built in over a
fridge, freezer, dishwasher,
washing machine or tumble dryer.
After installing the hob, ensure that
the connection cable cannot come
into contact with the underside of the
appliance. Make sure that there is no
mechanical obstruction, such as a
drawer, which could damage it.
Observe carefully the safety
distances given on the following
pages.
Do not use any sealant unless
expressly instructed to do so. The
sealing strip under the edge of the top
part of the hob provides a sufficient
seal for the worktop (see "Sealant").
All dimensions in this instruction booklet
are given in mm.47
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Installation
Safety distance above the hob
For the distance between the appliance
and cooker hood installed above,
please follow the cooker hood
manufacturer's instructions.
For any flammable objects, e.g. utensil
rails etc., a minimum safety distance of
760 mm should be maintained between
it and the hob below.
When two or more appliances are
installed together below a cooker hood,
e.g. an electric hob and a gas wok
combiset, which have different safety
distances given in their installation
instructions you should select the
greater distance of the two.
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Safety distances to the sides of the
hob
Ideally the hob should be installed with
plenty of space on either side. There
may be a wall at the rear and a tall unit
or wall at one side. On the other side,
however, no unit or divider should stand
higher than the hob (see illustrations).
Installation
The following minimum distances
should be adhered to for safety
reasons:
50 mm to the right or left of the
–
worktop cut-out to the nearest piece
of furniture (e.g. tall unit).
KM 543/547 requires a 70 mm gap to
the left.
– 50 mm from the worktop cut-out to
the rear wall.
recommended
not recommended
KM 543 / KM 547
not allowed
not recommended
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Installation
Safety distance when installing the appliance on a wall with additional niche
cladding
There must be a minimum distance of 50 mm between the niche cladding and the
worktop cut-out.
This distance is only necessary for niche cladding made of wood or any other
combustible material. For non-combustible materials (metal, ceramic tiles or
similar), this dimension can be reduced by the thickness of the niche cladding
material. Materials can warp or distort when subjected to high temperatures.
Flush-fitted hobs Hob with frame or bevelled edge
a Masonry
b Niche cladding
c Backmould
d Worktop
e Worktop cut-out
f Minimum distance of 50 mm
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Hob with frame or bevelled edge
Building-in dimensions for KM 530 / KM 544 / KM 545
(Hobs with frame)
Installation
a Spring clamps
b Building-in depth
c Front
d Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
e Wiring harness, L = 1550 mm
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Installation
Building-in dimensions for KM 537 / KM 551
(Hobs with frame)
a Spring clamps
b Building-in depth
c Building-in depth for mains connection box
d Front
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Building-in dimensions for KM 540 / KM 541 / KM 542
(Hobs with frame)
Installation
a Spring clamps
b Building-in depth
c Front
d Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
e Wiring harness, L = 1550 mm
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Installation
Building-in dimensions for KM 547
(Hob with frame)
a Spring clamps
b Building-in depth
c Front
d Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
e Wiring harness, L = 1550 mm
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Building-in dimensions for KM 548
(Hob with bevelled edge)
Installation
a Spring clamps
b Building-in depth
c Front
d Mains connection box with mains connection cable, L = 1440 mm
e Wiring harness, L = 1550 mm
f Safety bracket
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Installation
Building-in dimensions for KM 550
(Hob with frame)
a Spring clamps
b Building-in depth
c Building-in depth for mains connection box
d Front
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Building-in dimensions for KM 553
(Hob with bevelled edge)
Installation
a Spring clamps
b Building-in depth
c Building-in depth for mains connection box
d Front
e Safety bracket
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Installation
Preparing the worktop
Make the worktop cut-out following
^
the dimensions applicable.
Remember to maintain a minimum
safety distance of 50 mm from the
back wall, as well as from any side
wall to the right or left of the hob (in
the case of the KM 543/547, the
minimum distance from a side wall to
the left should be 70 mm). See
"Safety instructions for installation".
Seal the cut surfaces with a suitable
^
heat-resistant sealant to avoid
swelling caused by moisture.
The materials used must be
heat-resistant.
Hobs with frames:
If, during installation, you find that
the seals on the corners of the frame
are not flush with the worktop, the
corner radius ß R4, can be carefully
scribed to suit.
Hobs with bevelled edges:
These hobs have a seal underneath
them to keep the hob securely in
position. Any gap between the frame
and worktop will reduce with time.
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Installation
Fixing the spring clamps and safety
brackets
Position the spring clamps a and the
^
safety brackets e (only supplied with
bevelled edge hobs) in the positions
shown in the illustrations (see
"Building-in dimensions") by placing
them on or flush with the upper edge
of the cut-out as illustrated, and then
secure them with the 3.5 x 25 mm
screws supplied.
Worktops made of wood, Corian and
Askilan etc.
75
a
e
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Installation
Granite and marble worktops
f
a
75
g
f
a
f
e
^
Position the spring clamps a and
safety brackets e (on hobs with
bevelled edges only), and fix in place
using double-sided tape f.
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e
^
Apply silicone g to the side edges
and lower edge of the spring clamps.
The screws are not required for granite
or marble worktops.
g
Installation
Installing the hob
Feed the hob connection cable down
^
through the cut-out.
Lightly position the hob on the spring
^
clamps a.
Using both hands, press down
^
evenly on the sides of the hob until it
clicks into position. When doing this
make sure that the seal under the
hob sits flush with the worktop on all
sides. This is important to ensure an
effective seal all round. Do not use
sealant.
^ Connect the hob to the mains.
^ Check that the hob works.
The hob can now only be removed
with a special tool.
Worktops made of Wood, Corian and
Askilan etc.
Granite and marble worktops
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Installation
Mains connection box The connection box can be positioned
as follows:
placed in base unit underneath the
–
hob
on the side wall of a base unit
–
underneath the hob
on the wall behind the base unit
–
in a neighbouring unit.
–
A minimum safety distance of 150
mm must be maintained between
the connection box and the hob and
also between the connection box
and any source of heat, e.g. a
cooker or oven.
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Installation
Sealant Do not use any sealant unless
expressly instructed to do so. The
sealing strip under the edge of the top
part of the hob provides a sufficient
seal for the worktop.
Do not use sealant between the
frame of the top part of the hob and
the worktop.
This could cause difficulties if the
hob ever needs to be taken out for
servicing and possibly result in
damage to the hob frame or the
worktop.
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Installation
Flush-fitted hobs
Building-in dimensions for KM 552
N.B. Cut-out dimensions 470
-1
730
are for the step required in
-1
and
granite and marble worktops only
It is also essential to follow the
detailed drawings on the next pages.
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The hob can be installed
Installation
b Building-in depth
c Building-in depth for mains
connection box
d Front
Flush fit hobs are only suitable for
installation in granite, marble, tiled or
solid wood worktops. Other
materials such as Corian and
Askilan are not suitable.
An 800 mm wide base unit is
required for building in.
The hob must be accessible from
below for servicing purposes and to
ensure that the seal around it is not
dislodged.
directly into a suitable cut-out in a
–
granite or marble worktop.
in a suitable cut-out in a tiled or solid
–
wood worktop with a wooden
support frame. The frame must be
provided on site, and is not supplied
with the appliance.
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Installation
Making the worktop cut-out and
building in the hob
Granite and marble worktops
Make the worktop cut-out as shown
^
in the drawings.
Feed the hob connection cable down
^
through the cut-out.
Centre the hob f in the cut-out.
^
Connect the hob to the mains.
^
Check that the hob works.
^
Seal the remaining gap g with a
^
silicone sealant that is heat-resistant
to at least 160 °C.
As the ceramic glass and the
worktop cut-out have a certain
dimensional tolerance, gap g can
vary (min. 2 mm).
e Worktop
f Hob
g Gap
Corner radius of the worktop ß R4
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Installation
Solid wood and tiled worktops
Make the worktop cut-out as shown
^
in the drawings.
Fix the wooden frame a 7 mm
^
below the top edge of the worktop
(see diagram).
Feed the hob connection cable down
^
through the cut-out.
Centre the hob f in the cut-out.
^
Connect the hob to the mains.
^
Check that the hob works.
^
Seal the remaining gap g with a
^
silicone sealant that is heat-resistant
to at least 160 °C.
As the ceramic glass and the
worktop cut-out have a certain
dimensional tolerance, gap g can
vary (min. 2 mm).
a Wooden frame (13 mm, to be
provided on site)
e Worktop
f Hob
g Gap
Corner radius of the tiled worktop ß R4
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Installation
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 while installation work is
being 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.
After the appliance has been built in,
a check must be made that all
electrical parts are shielded.
The voltage and connected load are
given on the data plate. Ensure that
these match the household mains
supply.
Connection should be made via a
suitable isolator, which complies with
national and local safety regulations
and which is easily accessible after the
appliance has been built in.
For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device (RCD), with a
trip current of 30 mA.
Test marks Electrical safety,
C-Tick Mark
Electrically suppressed according to
AS/NZS 1044
Important
The appliance is supplied for
connection to an a.c. 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
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. 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.
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Connection diagram
Installation
Warning
This appliance must only be connected to a 230 V or 240 V supply using the
connection cable supplied in the accessory pack.
Connection must be made in accordance with the connection diagram. The earth
lead must be connected.
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