Operating and installation instructions
Ceramic hobs with induction
KM 6322 / KM 6323
KM 6347 / KM 6348
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Contents
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 KM 6322 / KM 6323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 KM 6347 / KM 6348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The induction principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power level range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How the hob is operated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 To switch the hob on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Activating the cooking zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Setting the power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Altering the power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 PowerFlex cooking area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Auto heat-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Keeping warm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Switching off and residual heat indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tips on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 To switch a cooking zone off automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 To use both timer functions at the same time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Safety lock / System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Stop and Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Safety switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Con ctivity and Miele home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Signing on the hob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Signing off the hob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Safety instructions for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Safety distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hob with frame or bevelled edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Installation notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 KM 6322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 KM 6347 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Installing the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Flush-fitted hobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 KM 6323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 KM 6348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Installing the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
After sales service, data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
This hob is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments.
The appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
It is intended for domestic use only to cook food and keep it warm.
Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children must not be allowed to clean the appliance unsupervised.
This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with the appliance or its controls.
The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after being switched off. Keep children well away from the appliance until it has cooled down and there is no danger of burning.
Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Danger of suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon as possible.
Danger of burning.
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
Danger of burning or scalding.
Place pots and pans on the cooking zones in such a way that children cannot pull them down and burn themselves.
Activate the safety lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the appliance inadvertently. Use the safety lock when the hob is in use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Installation, maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations. Installation, maintenance and repairs by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
A damaged appliance can be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the connection data (frequency and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the household supply, before connecting the appliance to the mains supply.
Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has been built in.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
Do not open the casing of the appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.
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Warning and Safety instructions
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.
The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
The hob is not intended for use with an external timer switch or a remote control system.
The hob must be connected to the electrical supply by a qualified electrician. If the electrical connection cable is faulty, it must be replaced with a special connection cable installed by a qualified electrician. See "Electrical connection".
The appliance must be disconnected from the mains 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.
If the hob is fitted with a communication module, in addition to disconnecting the hob, this module must also be disconnected from the mains electricity during installation and maintenance of the hob as well as while any repair work is being carried out.
Danger of electric shock.
Do not use the hob if it is faulty, or if the ceramic surface is cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Switch it off immediately, and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fat. If oil or fat does catch fire, do not attempt to put out the flames with water. Disconnect the appliance from the mains and use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to smother the flames.
The flames could set the cooker hood on fire. Do not flambé under a cooker hood.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can ignite when heated. Therefore do not store such items or substances in a drawer under the hob. Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.
Do not heat an empty pan.
Do not heat up unopened tins of food on the hob, as pressure will build up in the tin, causing it to explode.
Do not cover the hob, e.g. with a hob cover, a cloth or protective foil. The material could catch fire, shatter or melt if the appliance is switched on by mistake or if residual heat is still present.
When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food blender, near the appliance, ensure that the cable of the electrical appliance cannot come into contact with the hot appliance. The insulation on the cable could become damaged,
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Warning and Safety instructions
If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it may only be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the door whilst the hob in use or whilst there is any residual heat present.
The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after being switched off. There is a danger of burning until the residual heat indicators go out.
You could burn yourself on the hot hob. 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 the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of any metal items left on the hob heating up, with the danger of burning.
Depending on the material, other items left on the hob could also melt or catch fire.
Damp pan lids might adhere to the ceramic surface and be difficult to dislodge.
Do not use the appliance as a resting place. Switch the cooking zones off after use.
Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium foil to get onto the cooking zones when they are hot, as they can damage the ceramic surface when it cools down. If this should occur, switch off the appliance and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminium residues from the hob whilst still hot using a shielded scraper blade. Wear oven gloves.
Allow the cooking zones to cool down and then clean them with a suitable ceramic hob cleaning agent.
Pans which boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is being used.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use pots or pans on the hob with bases with pronounced edges or ridges. These could scratch or scour the ceramic glass surface permanently. Only use pots and pans with smooth bases.
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 could cause damage in certain circumstances. Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.
Do not place hot objects on the control field as this could cause damage to the electronics underneath. Do not place hot pans on the touch display.
Induction heating works extremely quickly and so the base of the pan could heat up to the temperature at which oil or fat self-ignites within a very short time. Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is being used.
Heat oil or fat for a maximum of one minute. Do not use the Booster function to heat oil or fat.
For people fitted with a heart pacemaker:
Please note that the area immediately surrounding the hob is electromagnetically charged. It is unlikely to affect a pacemaker. However, if in any doubt, consult the manufacturer of the pacemaker or your doctor.
To prevent damage to items which are susceptible to magnetic fields, e.g. credit cards, digital storage devices, pocket calculators, etc, do not leave them in the immediate vicinity of the hob.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Metal utensils stored in a drawer under the hob can become hot if the induction hob is used intensively for a long time. Do not store any metal items or utensils in a drawer under the hob
This hob is fitted with a cooling fan. 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 of the hob.
Do not store pointed or small items or paper in the drawer. They could get in through the ventilation slots or be sucked into the housing by the fan and damage the fan or impair cooling.
Do not use two pans on a cooking zone, extended zone or PowerFlex zone at the same time.
Cleaning and care
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
If the hob is built in over a pyrolitic oven or cooker, the hob should not be used whilst the pyrolitic process is being carried out, as this could trigger the overheating protection mechanism on the hob (see relevant section).
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Guide to the appliance
Models
KM 6322 / KM 6323
Cooking zones with Booster
PowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster, can be combined withto form a PowerFlex cooking area.
PowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
Control panel
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Guide to the appliance
KM 6347 / KM 6348
Cooking zones with Booster
PowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster, can be combined withto form a PowerFlex cooking area.
PowerFlex cooking zone with TwinBooster
Control panel
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
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Sensor controls
On/Off
Numerical keypad
-For setting the power level
-For setting the time
Safety lock
Booster/TwinBooster
For selecting the cooking zone
For switching on the PowerFlex cooking area
- For selecting the timer
-For switching between the timer functions
-For selecting the switch-off time (see "Switching off a cooking zone automatically")
Stop and Go
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Guide to the appliance
Indicator lights
Safety lock
Booster
Cooking zone displays
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= Cooking zone ready for use |
^ |
= Keeping warm function |
1 to 9 |
= Power levels |
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= Level 1 TwinBooster |
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= Booster/TwinBooster level 2 |
ß= No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable
(see "Induction")
#= Residual heat
A = Auto heat-up when the power level range has been extended
Indicator light for Auto heat-up or extended power setting (see "Programming")
Timer display
Indicator light for relevant zone, e.g. the rear right cooking zone
Duration in minutes
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking zones
Cooking |
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14–20 |
Normal |
1850 |
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Booster |
3000 |
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10–16 |
Normal |
1400 |
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Booster |
2200 |
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15–23 |
Normal |
2100 |
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TwinBooster level 1 |
3000 |
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TwinBooster level 2 |
3700 |
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15 –23 |
Normal |
2100 |
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TwinBooster level 1 |
3000 |
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TwinBooster level 2 |
3700 |
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22–23 / |
Normal |
3400 |
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TwinBooster level 1 |
4800 |
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TwinBooster level 2 |
7400 |
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7400 |
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* Pans of any base diameter within the given range may be used.
**The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used.
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Guide to the appliance
Cooking |
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Minimum to maximum |
Rating in watts for 230 V** |
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16–23 |
Normal |
2300 |
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TwinBooster level 1 |
3000 |
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TwinBooster level 2 |
3700 |
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10–16 |
Normal |
1400 |
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Booster |
2200 |
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15–23 |
Normal |
2100 |
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TwinBooster level 1 |
3000 |
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TwinBooster level 2 |
3700 |
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15–23 |
Normal |
2100 |
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TwinBooster level 1 |
3000 |
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TwinBooster level 2 |
3700 |
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22–23 / |
Normal |
3400 |
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TwinBooster level 1 |
4800 |
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7400 |
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7400 |
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**The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used.
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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 should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and also reduces the amount of waste in landfill sites. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances 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. If handled or disposed of incorrectly they could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. Please do not dispose of it with household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice.
Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
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Before using for the first time
Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in the "After sales service, data plate, guarantee" section of this booklet.
Cleaning for the first time
Remove any protective wrapping and adhesive labels.
Before using for the first time, clean the appliance with a damp cloth only and then wipe dry.
Before using for the first time
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.
The metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight smell when heated up for the first time. The induction coils may also give off a slight smell for the first few hours of operation. This smell will be less noticeable with each subsequent use before dissipating completely.
The smell and any vapours given off do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance and they are not hazardous to health.
Please note that the heating up time on induction hobs is very much shorter than on conventional hobs.
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Induction
The induction principle
An induction coil is located under each cooking zone. When a cooking zone is switched on, this coil creates a magnetic field which impacts directly on the base of the pan and heats it up. The cooking zone itself is heated up indirectly by the heat given off by the pan.
An induction cooking zone only works when a ferromagnetic pan is placed on it (see "Pans"). The induction cooking zone automatically recognises the size of the pan
The ß symbol flashes alternately with the power setting selected in one of the cooking zones
–if it is switched on without a pan in place, or if the pan is unsuitable (non-magnetic base),
–if the diameter of the base of the pan is too small,
–if the pan is taken off the cooking zone when it is switched on.
If a suitable pan is placed on the cooking zone within 3 minutes, the ß will go out and you can continue as normal.
If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed on the cooking zone, the cooking zone will switch off automatically after 3 minutes.
Danger of burning.
Do not use the hob as a resting place for metal items (e.g. cutlery). When the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of the metal items heating up, with the danger of burning.
Switch the hob off after use.
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Induction
Noises
When using an induction cooking zone, the following noises can occur in the pan, depending on what it is made of and how it has been constructed.
–On the higher power levels, it might buzz. This will decrease or cease altogether when the power level is reduced.
–If the pan base is made of layers of different materials (e.g. in a sandwiched base), it might emit a cracking sound.
–Whistling might occur if linked zones (see "Booster") are being used at the same time, and the pans also have bases made of layers of different materials.
–You might hear a clicking sound from the electronic switches, especially on lower power levels.
–You might hear a whirring sound when the cooling fan switches on. It switches on to protect the electronics when the hob is being used intensively. The fan may continue to run after the appliance has been switched off.
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Induction
Pans
Suitable pans include:
–stainless steel pans with a magnetic base
–enamelled steel pans
–cast iron pans
Unsuitable pans:
–stainless steel pans without a magnetic base
–aluminium and copper pans
–glass, ceramic or earthenware pots and pans
To test whether a pot or pan is suitable for use on an induction hob, hold a magnet to the base of the pan. If the magnet sticks, the pan is suitable.
Please be aware that the properties of the pan base can affect the eveness with which food heats up in the pan.
To make optimum use of the cooking zones, choose pans with diameters larger than the innermost markings but smaller than the outermost markings. If the diameter of the pan is smaller than the innermost marking, the induction heating will not work. The zone will behave as if it had no pan on it.
Often the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers refers to the diameter of the top rim of the pot or pan. The diameter of the base (generally smaller) is more important.
Danger of burning. Make sure that pans are placed centrally on the cooking zone. If a pan is placed only partially on a zone, there is a risk that the handle could get very hot.
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