Miele KM 6344, KM 6310 User Manual

Operating and Installation instructions

Ceramic Cooktop with induction
KM 6310
KM 6344

To prevent accidents and
appliance damage,
read these instructions

before

installation or use.

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Safety instructions for installation

Ensure that the electrical supply
The appliance must be installed by
a qualified professional and
connected to the electric power
supply by a qualified electrician.

The cabinet and the hood above the
cooktop must be installed before the
cooktop to avoid damaging it.

The countertop must be

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heat-resistant (up to 100°C), so that it
does not become deformed or the
veneer detached.
The wall strips must be heat-resistant
as well.

The cooktop must not be installed

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above refrigerators/freezers,
dishwashers or washer/dryers.

This cooktop must not be installed

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above a stove or oven unless they have
a built-in cooling fan.

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cable for the cooktop cannot touch the
floor panel after installation nor be
subject to any mechanical strain.

Be sure to observe the safety

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clearances listed on the following
pages.

All measurements are given in mm.

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Safety instructions for installation

Clearance above the cooktop

For an exhaust hood above the
cooktop, always use the clearance
specified by the hood manufacturer.
If there are no specifications from the
hood manufacturer or if flammable
materials (e.g. a utensil rail) are
installed above the cooktop, the
clearance must be at least 760 mm.

If there is more than one appliance
installed below the exhaust hood,
each with a different safety
clearance, the largest clearance
must be used.

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Safety instructions for installation

Minimum clearance underneath the
cooktop

To ensure proper ventilation of the
cooktop, a minimum clearance is
required between the appliance and an
oven, protective base, or drawer.

The minimum clearance from the
bottom of the cooktop to

the top of the oven must be 15 mm.

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the top of the protective base must

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be 15 mm.

bottom of the drawer must be 75

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mm.

Protective base

Installation of a protective base under
the cooktop is allowed but not required.

A gap of 10 mm at the back is required
for the power supply cable.
For better cooling of the cooktop, we
recommend a gap of 20 mm at the
front.

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