Miele KM6350, KM6383, KM6382, KM6354, KM6351 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Ceramic hobs with induction KM 6350 / 6351 / 6352 / 6354 KM 6380 / 6382 / 6383

To avoid the risk of accidents or	en - GB
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.	M.-Nr. 07 799 000

Contents

Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KM 6350 / KM 6351 / KM 6352. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KM 6354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 KM 6380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 KM 6382 / KM 6383 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cooking zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Special feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cleaning for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Induction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The induction principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 How the appliance is operated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Power level range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Auto heat-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Booster function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Keeping warm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Switching off and residual heat indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Tips on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 To switch a cooking zone off automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 To use both timer functions at the same time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Safety lock / System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Stop and Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Safety switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Overheating protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Contents

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

Hob with frame or bevelled edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 KM 6350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 KM 6354 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 KM 6380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 KM 6382 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Installing the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Flush-fitted hobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 KM 6351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 KM 6352 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 KM 6383 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Installing the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

After sales service, data plate, guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Guide to the appliance

Models

KM 6350 / KM 6351 / KM 6352

ac Cooking zone with TwinBooster

bd Cooking zones with Booster

e Control panel

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Guide to the appliance

KM 6354

ac Cooking zone with TwinBooster

b Cooking zones with Booster

d Control panel

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Guide to the appliance

KM 6380

a Cooking zone with TwinBooster

bc Cooking zones with Booster

d Control panel

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Guide to the appliance

KM 6382 / KM 6383

ac Cooking zones with TwinBooster

bde Cooking zones with Booster

f Control panel

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Guide to the appliance

Control panel

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Guide to the appliance

Sensor controls

aFor switching the hob on and off

bSafety lock

cFor setting the power level

dBooster/TwinBooster

eKeeping warm function

f- For setting the time

-For setting the power level for the middle rear cooking zone, if present

gStop and Go

h- For selecting the timer

-For switching between the timer functions

-For selecting the switch-off time (see "Switching off a cooking zone automatically")

iHour function

Indicator lamps jSafety lock

kIndicator lamp for relevant zone, e.g. the rear right cooking zone

lIndicator lamp for half hours with a minute minder time of more than 99 minutes mResidual heat indicators

nTwinBooster

Level 1

Level 2

oTimer display

00 to 99 = Time in minutes 0.^ to 9^ = Time in hours

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Guide to the appliance

Cooking zones

Cooking		KM 6350
zone	Minimum to maximum	Rating in watts for 230 V**
	in cm*
	18 - 28	Normal	2600
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	10 - 16	Normal	1400
		Booster	2200
	14 - 20 /	Normal	1850
		TwinBooster level 1	2500
		TwinBooster level 2	3000
	20 x 30	Normal	2300
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	14 - 20	Normal	1850
		Booster	3000
		Total:	7400
Cooking	KM 6351 / KM 6352
zone	Minimum to maximum	Rating in watts for 230 V**
	in cm*
	16 - 23	Normal	2300
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	10 - 16	Normal	1400
		Booster	2200
	14 - 20 /	Normal	1850
		TwinBooster level 1	2500
		TwinBooster level 2	3000
	20 x 30	Normal	2300
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	14 - 20	Normal	1850
		Booster	3000
		Total:	7400

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Guide to the appliance

Cooking		KM 6354
zone	Minimum to maximum	Rating in watts for 230 V**
	in cm*
	18 - 28	Normal	2600
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	10 - 16	Normal	1400
		Booster	2200
	14 - 20 /	Normal	1850
		TwinBooster level 1	2500
		TwinBooster level 2	3000
	20 x 30	Normal	2300
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
		Total:	7400
Cooking		KM 6380
zone	Minimum to maximum	Rating in watts for 230 V**
	in cm*
	18 - 28	Normal	2600
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	10 - 16	Normal	1400
		Booster	2200
	14 - 20	Normal	1850
		Booster	3000
		Total:	7400

*Pans of any diameter within the given range may be used.

**The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used.

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Guide to the appliance

Cooking	KM 6382 / KM 6383
zone	Minimum to maximum	Rating in watts for 230 V**
	in cm*
	16 - 23	Normal	2300
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	10 - 16	Normal	1400
		Booster	1800
	18 - 28	Normal	2400
		TwinBooster level 1	3000
		TwinBooster level 2	3700
	14 - 20	Normal	1850
		Booster	2900
	14 - 20	Normal	1850
		Booster	2900
		Total:	11,000

*Pans of any diameter within the given range may be used.

**The wattage quoted may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used.

Special feature

Hobs bearing the symbol in the top left-hand corner are suitable for connecting to the Miele home system (see "Optional accessories").

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Warning and Safety instructions

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

To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the hob, 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.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner.

Correct application

This hob is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as:

–Shops

–Offices and showrooms

and by residents in establishments such as:

– Hostels and guest houses.

This hob 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. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation.

This hob is not intended for outdoor use.

This hob is not intended for use by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it by a person responsible for their safety.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Use the safety lock to prevent children operating the hob or altering the settings.

Keep children away from the hob at all times. It is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow them to 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 hob only when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.

The hob gets hot when in use and remains hot for quite a while after being switched off. To safeguard against burning, keep children well away from the appliance at all times.

Do not store anything which might arouse a child's interest in storage areas above or next to the hob. Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the appliance with the risk of burning themselves.

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

Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Dispose of or recycle all packaging safely as soon as possible.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

Before installation, check the hob for visible signs of damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous.

The electrical safety of this hob 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 electrical system in the house should be inspected by a qualified electrician. Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Before connecting the hob, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.

For safety reasons, this hob may only be used after it has been built in.

Do not open the casing of the hob. Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.

Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.

During installation, maintenance and repair work, the hob must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

Ensure that power is not supplied to the appliance until after it has been installed or until after 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. Ensure that power is not supplied to the hob or the communication module until the hob has been installed or until after any maintenance or repair work has been carried out.

While the hob is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by Miele. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the hob when Miele replacement parts are used.

If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a suitably qualified electrician with a specialist connection cable of type H 05 V V-F (pvc insulated), available from Miele.

Do not connect the hob 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).

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. Danger of electric shock.

In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the hob and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.

Correct use

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, diskettes, pocket calculators etc, do not leave them in the immediate vicinity of the hob.

The hob gets 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.

Do not leave the hob unattended whilst it is in use.

Pans that have boiled dry can cause damage to the ceramic surface for which Miele cannot be held liable. Boiling fat or oil could ignite and cause a fire.

If 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.

Use heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when using the hob. 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not flambé under a cooker hood. The flames could set the cooker hood on fire.

Do not use the hob as a resting place for anything.

Take particular care never to place cutlery or other metal objects on the appliance. When the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of metal objects heating up, with a danger of burning.

Depending on the material, other objects left on the hob could also melt or catch fire.

Damp pan lids might adhere to the ceramic surface and be difficult to dislodge.

Switch the cooking zones off after use.

Do not cover the hob, e. g. with a hob cover, a cloth or protective foil. This could present a fire hazard if the appliance is switched on by mistake or it is still warm.

Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers. These melt at high temperatures and could catch fire.

Do not heat up unopened tins of food on the hob, as pressure will build up in the tin, causing it to explode. This could result in injury and scalding or damage.

Do not use pots and pans on the ceramic hob with bases with pronounced edges or ridges, e.g. cast iron pans. These could scratch or scour the hob surface permanently.

Never heat an empty pan unless the manufacturer of the pan expressly states that you can do so. Because induction heating works extremely quickly the base of the pan could heat up to the temperature at which oil or fat self-ignites within a very short time.

Keep the hob clean. Grains of salt, sugar and sand (e.g. from cleaning vegetables) can cause scratches.

Never place hot pans on the area around the controls. The electronic unit underneath could get damaged.

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

Do not allow either solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium foil to get onto the cooking zones when they are hot. If this should occur, switch off the hob, and carefully scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminium residues from the hob whilst they are still hot, using a shielded scraper blade.

Take care not to burn yourself.

If residues are allowed to cool before being removed, the ceramic surface would be susceptible to pitting or even cracking.

Clean the appliance once it has cooled down.

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Warning and Safety instructions

When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food blender, near the hob, ensure that the cable of the electrical appliance cannot come into contact with the hot hob. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard.

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 for 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.

Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances should not be stored in a drawer under the hob.

Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.

Metal utensils stored in a drawer under the hob can become hot if the induction hob is used intensively for a long time.

Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated. Some foods may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking at a sufficiently high temperature for long enough. Therefore, when cooking or reheating food 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 two pans on a cooking/extended zone at the same time.

If the hob 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 left in the appliance.

If the hob is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it may only be used with the furniture door open.

Only close the door when the appliance is switched off and the residual heat indicators have gone out.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

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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.

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.

Disposal 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. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your 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" 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.

When the appliance is used for the first time, it may give off a slight smell and some vapours. 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").

Induction automatically recognises the size of the pan, i.e. heat is only generated in the area covered by the base of the pan.

The cooking zone will not work:

–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 this happens, the numbers 1 to 9 will flash on the keypad concerned.

If a suitable pan is placed on the cooking zone within

3 minutes, the numbers will light up constantly, and you can continue as normal.

If no pan or an unsuitable pan is placed on the cooking zone, the cooking zone and the hob will switch off automatically after 3 minutes.

Take particular care never to place cutlery or other metal objects on the hob. When the appliance is switched on either deliberately or by mistake, or when there is residual heat present, there is the risk of metal items heating up with the danger of burning.

Switch the cooking zones 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 settings, it might buzz. This will decrease or cease altogether when the power setting 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 function") 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 settings.

The appliance has a cooling fan to help extend the life of the electronics. When the hob is being used intensively, this will come on and you will hear a whirring sound. 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.

Please note that the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers often refers to the diameter of the top rim of the pot or pan. The diameter of the base (generally smaller) is more important.

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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Use

How the appliance is operated

The hob is equipped with electronic sensor controls which react to finger contact.

When the hob is switched off only the symbols for the sensors for switching the hob on and off and the safety lock are visible.

When the hob is switched on all the other sensors light up as well. On each of the numerical keypads, "0" lights up at brightness level 2, and numbers 1-9 at brightness level 1.

If a power level is selected, the numbers from "0" to the level set will light up in brightness level 2.

If the booster or keeping warm function is selected, the relevant sensor will light up at brightness level 2.

To operate the hob, touch the relevant sensor. Each time you touch a sensor, an audible tone sounds.

Take care to keep the control panel clean and do not place anything on top of it. The sensors may fail to react or they could mistake the article or any dirt for a fingertip contact, thereby activating a function or even causing the hob to switch off automatically (see "Safety switch-off".)

Never place hot pans on the sensors. The electronic unit underneath could get damaged.

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Use

Switching on

The hob must be switched on before any of the zones can be used.

Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is being used.

To switch the hob on

Touch the sensor.

All of the sensors will light up. If no other setting is selected, the hob will switch off after a few seconds for safety reasons.

Activating the cooking zones

A cooking zone is not active if only the "0" is lit up in the numerical keypad. Touch the "0" to activate the zone. All the power levels will light up.

Setting the power level

Standard power level range

Touch the appropriate number on the numerical keypad of the cooking zone you wish to use.

Extended power level range

(see "Power level range")

Touch the area between the numbers.

For example, if you have selected power level 7+, the numbers 7 and 8 will light up more brightly than the other numbers.

Altering the power level

Touch the appropriate number on the numerical keypad of the cooking zone you wish to use.

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Use

Power level range

The appliance is delivered with 9 power levels programmed in. If you wish to fine-tune a setting, you can extend the power level range (see "Programming").

	Settings
	Standard	Extended
	factory settings	settings
	(9 power levels)	(17 power levels)
Melting butter	1 to 2	1 to 2+
Dissolving gelatine
Making milk puddings	2	2 to 2+
Warming small quantities of liquid	3	3 to 3+
Cooking rice
Defrosting frozen vegetables	3	2+ to 3
Making porridge	3	2. to 3.
Warming liquid and semi-solid foods	4	4 to 4+
Making omelettes and lightly frying eggs
Steaming fruit
Cooking dumplings	4	4 to 5+
Steaming vegetables and fish	5	5
Defrosting and heating frozen food	5	5 to 5+
Bringing large quantities of food to the boil, e.g. casseroles	6	5+ to 6
Thickening custard and sauces, e.g. hollandaise
Gentley frying eggs (without overheating the fat)	6	5+ to 6+
Gently braising meat, fish and sausages (without overheating	7	6+ to 7+
the fat)
Frying pancakes etc.	7	6+ to 7
Cooking stew	8	8 to 8+
Boiling large quantities of water	9	9
Bringing to the boil

These settings should only be taken as a guide.

The power of the induction coils will vary depending on the size and material of the pan. For this reason it is possible that the settings will need to be adjusted slightly to suit your pans. As you use the hob, you will get to know which settings suit your pans best.

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