Miele KM 5621, KM 5624, KM 5627 Operating instructions

Operating and Installation

Instructions

Electric Cooktops

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use.

en-US, CA

M.-Nr. 07 844 520

Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................	4
Caring for the environment ..............................................................................	15
Overview.............................................................................................................	16
Cooktop...............................................................................................................	16
KM 5621 .........................................................................................................	16
KM 5624 .........................................................................................................	17
KM 5627 .........................................................................................................	18
Cooking zone data ..............................................................................................	19
Before first use ..................................................................................................	20
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time................................................................	20
Turning on the cooktop for the first time .............................................................	20
How the cooking zones work...........................................................................	21
Cookware...........................................................................................................	22
Energy saving tips ............................................................................................	23
Setting range......................................................................................................	24
Operation............................................................................................................	25
Cooking zone controls ........................................................................................	25
Turning the appliance on .....................................................................................	25
Turning on the 2nd ring .......................................................................................	25
Turning the appliance off.....................................................................................	25
Residual-heat indicator .......................................................................................	26
Overheating protection.....................................................................................	27
Cleaning and care .............................................................................................	28
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................	30
Optional accessories ........................................................................................	32
Customer Service..............................................................................................	33
Contact in the event of a fault .............................................................................	33
Appliance warranty and product registration ......................................................	33
Installation..........................................................................................................	34
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTALLATION ...................................	34
Safety distances..................................................................................................	35
Installation notes .................................................................................................	39

	Contents
Installation dimensions	........................................................................................ 40
KM 5621 .........................................................................................................	40
KM 5624 .........................................................................................................	41
KM 5627 .........................................................................................................	42
Installation ...........................................................................................................	43
Electrical connection ...........................................................................................	45
MieleCare ...........................................................................................................	47

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This cooktop complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage.

Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before using the cooktop. They contain important information on safety, installation, use and maintenance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the cooktop.

When installing the cooktop, Miele expressly and strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions under “Installation”, as well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by noncompliance with these instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Appropriate use

This cooktop is intended for domestic use and use in other similar environments.

This cooktop is not intended for outdoor use.

The cooktop is intended for domestic use only to prepare food and keep it warm. Any other use may be dangerous.

Persons (including children) who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety with children

As with any other appliance, children must be supervised.

Do not leave children unattended: Children should not be alone or unsupervised in the area where the appliance is installed. Do not allow them to sit or stand on the appliance.

Be sure to supervise any children in the vicinity of the cooktop, and do not let them play with it.

The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for some time after being turned off. Keep children away from the appliance until it has cooled down and is no longer a burn hazard.

Danger of burning. Do not store anything which might arouse a child’s interest in storage areas above or behind the cooktop. Otherwise they could be tempted to climb onto the appliance.

Risk of burning or scalding. Turn pot and pan handles inward, so children cannot pull them down and be burned.

Danger of suffocation. While playing, children may become entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head, presenting the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety

Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.

Maintenance by the user: Never repair or replace any part of the appliance unless the instructions specifically recommend doing so. Service work should only be performed by a qualified technician.

Damage to the cooktop can compromise your safety. Check the cooktop for visible signs of damage. Do not use the cooktop if it is damaged.

Reliable and safe operation of the cooktop can only be guaranteed if it is connected to the public power supply.

Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 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 be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician.

Proper installation: Make sure that your appliance has been installed correctly and that it has been grounded by a qualified technician.

To avoid damaging the cooktop, make sure that the connection data (voltage and frequency) on the data plate correspond to the building's power supply before connecting the appliance.

When in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Do not connect the appliance to the electrical supply with a power bar or extension cord. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

For safety reasons, the cooktop may only be used when it has been fully installed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).

Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical or mechanical components of the cooktop will endanger your safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions.

Do not open the casing of the cooktop under any circumstances.

Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service technician will void the warranty.

Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only. Only with these parts can safety of the appliance be assured as intended by the manufacturer.

The appliance is not intended for use with an external timer switch or a remote control system.

The cooktop must be connected to the electricity supply by a qualified electrician (see “Installation – Electrical connection”).

If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualified service technician (see “Installation – Electrical connection”).

The appliance must be completely disconnected from the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until any maintenance or repair work has been carried out. Disconnect by

-removing the fuse,

-“tripping” the circuit breaker, or

-unplugging the unit (if equipped with plug). Pull the plug not the cord.

Danger of electric shock. Do not use the cooktop if it is faulty, or if the ceramic surface is cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Switch it off immediately. Disconnect the cooktop from the electrical power supply. Contact Miele Service.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

If the cooktop is installed behind a cabinet door, do not close the door while the cooktop is in operation. Heat and moisture can build up behind the closed door and cause damage to the cooktop, cabinetry, and flooring. Do not close the door until the residual heat indicators go out.

Do not open the cooktop housing under any circumstances.

Disconnect the cooktop from the electrical power supply before carrying out any maintenance or repair work.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Correct use

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are (identification of areas – for example, the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop).

The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after being turned off. There is a potential hazard until the residual heat indicator goes out.

Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cooking on high power. Spilled food will begin to smoke and cause grease splatter, which can ignite on the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.

When in use, the cooktop emits a significant amount of heat, which can cause objects in the vicinity to catch fire.

Never use the cooktop to heat the room.

Oil and fat can catch fire if overheated. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If the oil or fat catches fire, do not attempt to put the flames out with water.

Turn off the cooktop and smother the flames using a lid or a suitable fire blanket.

Smother the fire or flames, or use a dry chemical extinguishing agent or foam fire extinguisher.

Storage in or on the appliance: Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or in the vicinity of the cooktop.

The flames could set the grease filters of a ventilation hood on fire. Do not flambé under a ventilation hood.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can ignite when heated. Therefore do not store such items or substances in a drawer under the appliance. Cutlery inserts must be heat-resis- tant.

Never heat empty cookware.

Do not heat or can food in closed containers, such as tins or sealed jars, on the cooktop, as pressure will build up in the container and cause it to explode.

If the cooktop is covered, there is a risk that the material of the cover will ignite, explode or melt if the cooktop is still hot or if turned on inadvertently. Never cover the cooktop with a board, cloth or protective sheet.

If the cooktop is turned on or accidentally turned on or if it is still hot, metal objects on the cooktop can heat up. Other items may melt or catch fire. Damp lids can become attached to the cooktop by suction. Do not store items on the cooktop! Always turn the cooking zones off after use!

You could burn yourself on the hot cooktop. Protect your hands with heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when handling hot pots and pans. Do not let them get wet or damp, as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself.

When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand mixer, near the cooktop, make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with the hot cooktop. The cable's insulation could become damaged.

Grains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can cause scratches if they get under pan bases. Make sure that the ceramic surface is clean before placing pans on it.

Even a light object can cause damage to the ceramic cooktop in certain circumstances. Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Hot objects on the residual-heat indicators can damage the electronics underneath. Do not place hot pots or pans in this area.

Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminum foil to get onto the cooktop when it is hot, as they can damage the ceramic surface when it cools down. If this should occur, turn off the appliance immediately and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminum residues while still hot, using a shielded scraper blade. Use pot holders. Allow the ceramic surface to cool down before cleaning with a suitable ceramic cleaning agent.

Pans that boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is being used.

Pots and pans with bases with pronounced edges or ridges can scratch the ceramic surface. Only use pots and pans with smooth bases.

Lift pans into position on the cooktop. Sliding them into place can cause scuffs and scratches.

Fire hazard! Loose-fitting or hanging garments can catch fire. Be sure to wear appropriately fitting clothing when cooking. Never allow loose clothing or flammable materials to come into contact with the cooking zones while the cooking zones are in use.

Cookware made of plastic or aluminum foil will melt at high temperatures. Do not use any plastic or aluminum foil cookware.

The cooktop frame or cooktop edges (on cooktops with beveled edges) can become hot due to the influence of the following factors: operating duration, high power level(s), large cookware, and the number of cooking zones being used.

Cookware made from aluminum or with an aluminum base can cause shiny metallic spots. These spots can be removed with ceramic glass or stainless steel cleaner (see “Cleaning and Care”, “Cleaning the ceramic surface”).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

If residue remains on the cooktop for any length of time, it can cook into the cooktop and sometimes it is then not possible to remove it. Remove spills and splatters promptly. Also make sure that the bottom of any cookware is clean, dry, and free of grease before placing it on the cooktop.

Do not use the ceramic surface for preparing food. Always use suitable cookware.

Wet sponges or clothes can cause burns due to hot steam if they are used to wipe spilled food off a hot cooktop. Some cleansers can emit hazardous vapors if they are applied to a hot surface. Be careful when cleaning the cooktop.

If the cooktop is damaged, cleansers or spilled food can penetrate the glass surface and cause a short-circuit. Never cook on a damaged cooktop. Contact an electrician immediately.

The cooktop has cooking zones of different sizes. Use cookware with a level base that is large enough for the cooking zone. Cookware that is too small leaves part of the hot cooking zone uncovered, which may cause burns due to touching or ignite clothing. The use of cookware of the right size also makes for better use of the heated areas.

Not any cookware of glass, glass ceramic, ceramic, clay or other glass cookware is suitable for use on the cooktop. It can be damaged due to sudden temperature change.

If the handles of a pot or pan extend across an adjacent cooking zone, this can cause burns, the ignition of flammable materials and the spilling of food due to inadvertent contact with the cookware.

Turn the pot or pan so that the handles point toward the inside and do not extend across an adjacent cooking zone.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning and maintenance

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop.

The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Miele will guarantee to supply functional parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the discontinuation of your cooktop.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mate-

rial

The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable materials. They also contain certain substances, compounds and components which were essential for the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment. Handling these materials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment. Therefore, please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal.

Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances.

Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed. Please ensure that your old appliance is kept away from children until removal. Observe safety requirements for appliances that may tip over or pose an entrapment hazard.

Overview

Cooktop

KM 5621

a Variable cooking zone b Standard cooking zone c Variable cooking zone d Standard cooking zone e Residual-heat indicator

Cooking zone control knob

f Back left

g Back right

h Front right

i Front left

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