Miele KMDA7633FL Installation and Operation Guide
Operating and installation instructions
Induction cooktops
To prevent the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for
the first time.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 464 020
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 19
Overview............................................................................................................. 20
Cooktop............................................................................................................... 20
Controls / Indicators............................................................................................ 21
Extractor......................................................................................................... 22
Cooking zone data .............................................................................................. 23
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 24
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time................................................................ 24
Switching on the cooktop for the first time ......................................................... 24
Miele@home ........................................................................................................ 25
Induction ............................................................................................................ 28
How it works........................................................................................................ 28
Cookware ............................................................................................................ 28
Noises.................................................................................................................. 30
How the extractor works .................................................................................. 31
Tips on saving energy ...................................................................................... 32
Cooking zone power levels .............................................................................. 33
Operation............................................................................................................ 34
Operating principles ............................................................................................ 34
Switching on the cooktop ................................................................................... 35
Setting the power level........................................................................................ 35
Switching off a cooking zone/the cooktop.......................................................... 35
Residual heat indicator........................................................................................ 35
Setting the power level - extended power level range........................................ 36
PowerFlex area .................................................................................................... 36
Auto heat-up ....................................................................................................... 37
Booster................................................................................................................ 38
Keeping warm ..................................................................................................... 39
Extractor.............................................................................................................. 40
Timer................................................................................................................... 42
Minute minder duration ....................................................................................... 42
Switching off a cooking zone automatically........................................................ 43
Additional functions .......................................................................................... 44
Stop & Go............................................................................................................ 44
Recall................................................................................................................... 44
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Contents
Wipe protection................................................................................................... 45
Demonstration mode........................................................................................... 45
Displaying cooktop data ..................................................................................... 45
Safety features................................................................................................... 46
System lock / Safety lock.................................................................................... 46
Safety switch-off ................................................................................................. 48
Overheating protection........................................................................................ 49
Programming ..................................................................................................... 50
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 53
Grease filter / Extraction grille ............................................................................. 55
Extractor drip tray................................................................................................ 56
Resetting the grease filter operating hours counter............................................ 57
Reactivating the charcoal filter............................................................................ 57
Resetting the charcoal filter operating hours counter......................................... 57
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 58
Optional accessories ........................................................................................ 62
Installation.......................................................................................................... 63
Safety instructions for installation ....................................................................... 63
Safety distances.................................................................................................. 65
Installation notes ................................................................................................. 67
Surface-mounted installation ......................................................................... 67
Flush-fit installation ........................................................................................ 68
Minimum plinth height.................................................................................... 68
Grease trap..................................................................................................... 68
Installation examples...................................................................................... 69
Installation dimensions – Surface-mounted........................................................ 70
KMDA7633FR, KMDA7634FR.................................................................... 70
Worktop depth 600mm ................................................................................. 72
Worktop depth greater than 600mm............................................................. 74
Installation dimensions–Flush ........................................................................... 76
KMDA7633FL, KMDA7634FL..................................................................... 76
Worktop depth 600mm ................................................................................. 77
Worktop depth greater than 600mm............................................................. 79
Changing extraction direction ............................................................................. 81
Extraction to the right..................................................................................... 81
Extraction to the left ....................................................................................... 82
Connection to window contact, if required ......................................................... 84
Surface-mounted installation .............................................................................. 86
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Contents
Flush-fit installation ............................................................................................. 87
Exhaust ducting................................................................................................... 88
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 90
Service................................................................................................................ 92
Contact in case of fault ....................................................................................... 92
Data plate ............................................................................................................ 92
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 92
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Warning and Safety instructions
This cooktop complies with all relevant local and national safety
requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before
using the cooktop. They contain important information on safety,
installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. This prevents
both personal injury and damage to the cooktop.
In accordance with standard IEC 60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in
“Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct application
This cooktop is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
This cooktop is not suitable for outdoor use.
It is intended only to cook food and keep it warm. Any other use is
not supported by Miele and could be dangerous.
This cooktop is not intended for use by people (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
and instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their
safety. They may only use the cooktop unsupervised if they have
been shown how to use it in a safe way. They must be able to
recognise and understand the potential dangers of improper use.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
Older children may only use the appliance if its operation has
been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely.
They must be aware of the potential dangers caused by incorrect
operation.
Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
Please supervise 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 a while
after being switched off. Keep children well away from the cooktop
until it has cooled down and there is no danger of burning.
Danger of burning! Do not store anything which might arouse a
child's interest in storage areas above or behind the cooktop.
Otherwise children could be tempted to climb onto the cooktop with
the risk of burning themselves.
Danger of burning and scalding! Turn the handles of pots and
pans on the cooktop to the side or the rear so that children cannot
pull them down and burn themselves.
Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may become
entangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head with the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material
away from children.
Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on
the cooktop inadvertently. Use the safety lock when the cooktop is in
use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs (including
removal of any cover) can cause considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
Damage to the cooktop can compromise your safety. Check the
appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use the cooktop if it is
damaged.
Reliable and safe operation of this cooktop can only be assured if
it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The cooktop must not be connected to the inverter of an
autonomous power supply, e.g. a solar power system. When the
cooktop is switched on, power surges could result in a safety
switch-off. This may damage the electronic unit.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It
is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and
tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the household wiring
system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
Before connecting the appliance to the mains electricity supply,
ensure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and
frequency) matches the mains electricity supply. This data must
correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
Do not connect the cooktop to the mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
For safety reasons, this cooktop may only be used after it has
been built in.
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).
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Warning and Safety instructions
Never open the casing of the cooktop.
Touching or tampering with electrical connections or components
and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause
operational faults.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
not repaired by a Miele authorised service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
The cooktop 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 mains connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced
with a special mains connection cable by a qualified and competent
electrician in order to avoid a hazard (see “Installation - Electrical
connection”).
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
- the mains circuit breaker is switched off, or
- it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains
plug to disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
Danger of electric shock! If the ceramic surface is faulty, cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way, do not use the cooktop and switch
it off immediately. Disconnect the cooktop from the electricity
supply. Contact Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
If the cooktop is installed behind a furniture door, do not close the
door while the cooktop is in operation. Heat and moisture can build
up behind the closed door. This can result in damage to the cooktop,
the housing unit and the floor. Do not close the door until the
appliance has cooled down and the residual heat indicators have
gone out.
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 warranty.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Using at the same time as other heating appliances that depend on the air from the room
Danger of toxic fumes!
Great care should be taken when using the extractor in the same
room or the same area of the house as another heating appliance
that depends on the air from the room.
Such heating appliances draw in air from the room and duct
exhaust gases out through a chimney or extraction ducting. They
include gas, oil, wood and coal-fired boilers and heaters,
continuous flow or other water heaters, gas cooktops and ovens.
The extractor draws in air from the kitchen and from neighbouring
rooms. This applies to the following modes of operation:
- extraction mode,
- recirculation mode with a recirculation box installed outside the
room.
If there is insufficient air, an underpressure will occur. The heating
appliance may be starved of oxygen. This impairs combustion.
Harmful gases could be drawn from the chimney or extraction
ducting back into the room.
This could have potentially fatal consequences!
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Warning and Safety instructions
In order to ensure safe operation and to prevent gases given off by
the heating appliance from being drawn back into the room when
the extractor and the heater are both operated simultaneously, an
underpressure in the room of 4Pa (0.04mbar) is the maximum
permissible.
Sufficient ventilation can be maintained by air inlets which cannot
be blocked, e.g. in windows, doors and outside wall vents. The
diameter of the inlet openings must enable sufficient ventilation. A
ventilation brick alone is not generally sufficient to ensure safe
ventilation.
The overall ventilation condition of the dwelling must be taken into
account. If in any doubt, the advice of a competent builder or, for
gas, a qualified gas fitter (registered with an official gas safety
body in accordance with national safety regulations) must be
sought.
If the extractor is being operated in recirculation mode, where the
air is directed back into the room in which it is located, operating a
heating appliance which depends on the room air at the same time
is not hazardous.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
The cooktop 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.
Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave the cooktop
unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If it does ignite, do not
attempt to put the flames out with water.
Switch off the cooktop and use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan lid,
damp towel or similar to smother the flames.
The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking
process has to be supervised continuously.
Open flames are a fire hazard!
Do not flambé food. When switched on, the extractor could draw
flames into the filter. Kitchen grease deposits could ignite.
Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can
ignite when heated. Therefore do not store such items or substances
in a drawer under the cooktop. Cutlery inserts must be heatresistant.
Do not heat an empty pan.
Do not heat up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars
on the cooktop, as pressure can build up in the containers, causing
them to explode.
Do not cover the cooktop, e.g. with a cooktop cover, a cloth or
protective foil. The material could catch fire, shatter or melt if the
cooktop is switched on by mistake or if residual heat is still present.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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 cooktop heating up, with the danger of
burning. Depending on the material, other items left on the cooktop
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
and do not rely on the pan detector.
You could burn yourself on the hot cooktop. Protect your hands
with heat-resistant pot holders or oven 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.
Hot cooking vapours during cooking can cause the extractor to
get hot.
Do not touch the casing or the grease filters until the extractor has
cooled down.
When using an electrical appliance, e.g. a hand-held food mixer,
near the cooktop, ensure that the cable of the electrical appliance
cannot come into contact with the hot cooktop. The insulation on the
cable 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 in certain circumstances.
Do not drop anything on the ceramic surface.
Placing hot pans on the sensors and indicators could damage the
electronics underneath. Do not place hot pans on the sensors or
indicators.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not allow solid or liquid sugar, or pieces of plastic or aluminium
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, switch off
the appliance and scrape off all the sugar, plastic or aluminium
residues whilst still hot, using a shielded scraper blade suitable for
use on glass. Wear oven gloves when doing this. Allow the ceramic
surface to cool down and then clean it with a suitable ceramic
cooktop cleaning agent.
Pans which boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do
not leave the cooktop unattended whilst it is being used.
Only use pots and pans with smooth bases. Rough bases will
scratch the ceramic glass.
Lift pans into position on the cooktop. Sliding them into place can
cause scuffs and scratches.
Because induction heating works extremely quickly, the base of
the pan could heat up to the temperature at which oil or fat selfignites within a very short time. Do not leave the cooktop unattended
whilst it is being used.
Heat oil or fat for a maximum of one minute. Never use the
Booster function to heat oil or fat.
For people fitted with a heart pacemaker: please note that the
area immediately surrounding the cooktop is electromagnetically
charged when it is switched on. It is very 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
electromagnetic fields, e.g. credit cards, digital storage devices,
pocket calculators, etc., do not leave them in the immediate vicinity
of the cooktop.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Metal utensils stored in a drawer under the cooktop can become
hot if the appliance is used intensively for a long time. Do not store
any metal items or utensils in a drawer under the cooktop.
The cooktop is fitted with a cooling fan. If a drawer is fitted directly
underneath the cooktop, ensure that there is sufficient space
between the drawer and its contents and the underside of the
cooktop in order to ensure sufficient ventilation for the cooktop.
The cooktop is fitted with a cooling fan. If a drawer is fitted directly
underneath the cooktop, ensure that there is sufficient space
between the drawer and its contents and the underside of the
cooktop in order to ensure sufficient ventilation of the cooktop. 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 casing by
the fan and damage the fan or impair cooling.
Never use two pans on a cooking zone, extended zone or
PowerFlex zone at the same time.
If the cookware only partially covers a cooking zone or extended
zone, the handle could become very hot.
Always place cookware in the middle of a cooking zone or extended
zone!
Deposits of grease and dirt will prevent the extractor from
working properly.
Do not use the extractor without the grease filters in place.
Otherwise cooking vapours will not be cleaned.
There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not carried out as described in
these operating instructions.
Do not cover the intake grille on the extractor when in use.
Do not place hot pans on the extraction grille of the extractor. This
will impair the function of the extractor and may damage the
extraction grille.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Liquids can damage the extractor if they get into it. Keep liquids
away from the extractor.
Light objects can be drawn into the extractor and impair its
operation. Do not place any light objects (e.g. paper towels) within
close proximity of the extractor.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
The steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
If the cooktop is built in over a pyrolytic oven, the cooktop should
not be used whilst the pyrolytic process is being carried out, as this
could trigger the overheating protection mechanism on the cooktop
(see “Safety features - Overheating protection”).
Accessories
Use only genuine original Miele spare parts. If spare parts or
accessories from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be
invalidated, and Miele cannot accept liability.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally 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 valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances. You are also responsible for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance prior to
disposal. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored prior to disposal.
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Overview
Cooktop
a
PowerFlex cooking zone
b
PowerFlex cooking zone
ab
can be combined to form a
PowerFlex cooking area
c
PowerFlex cooking zone
d
PowerFlex cooking zone
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cd
can be combined to form a
PowerFlex cooking area
e
Controls / Indicators
f
Grille
g
Grease filter
h
Removable drip tray
Controls / Indicators
Cooking zones/Timer
Sensor controls
a
For switching the cooktop on/off
b
Stop & Go
c
Wipe protection
d
Switching PowerFlex cooking zones on together/separately
e
Activating/Deactivating the keeping warm function
f
Numerical keybank
For setting power levels/minute minder and switch-off times
g
Automatic switch-off selector for cooking zones
h
Minute minder
Indicator lights
i
Automatic switch-off allocation of cooking zones
j
Residual heat
k
Booster
l
Timer display
Overview
: to
:
System lock/Safety lock activated
Demonstration mode activated
Duration
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Overview
Extractor
a
Numerical keybank for setting the power level
b
Sensor control for the 5minute run-on option
c
Sensor control for the 15minute run-on option
d
Clean grease filter indicator
e
Reactivate charcoal filter indicator
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Cooking zone data
Overview
Cooking zone Size in cm
1
Ø
15–23 19x23 Normal
15–23 19x23 Normal
15–23 19x23 Normal
15–23 19x23 Normal
+
+
22–23 15 x 23 -
23 x 39
Max. rating in watts for 230V
2
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
Normal
TwinBooster, level 1
TwinBooster, level 2
3
2100
3000
3650
2100
3000
3650
2100
3000
3650
2100
3000
3650
3,400
4,800
7,300
Total 7300
1
Pans with a base diameter within the given range may be used.
2
The given range corresponds to the maximum base surface of the pans that may be used.
3
The power level given may vary depending on the size and material of the pans used.
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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 “Service” section of this
booklet. Alternatively, the additional
label can be stuck near the appliance
if the appliance markings are not
visible after installation.
Remove any protective wrapping and
stickers (except the data plate).
Cleaning the cooktop for the first time
Before using for the first time, clean
the cooktop with a damp cloth only
and then wipe dry.
Switching on the cooktop for the first time
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 cooktops is significantly
shorter than on conventional
cooktops.
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Before using for the first time
Miele@home
Prerequisite: Home Wi-Fi network
Your cooktop is equipped with an
integrated Wi-Fi module. The cooktop
can be connected to the household WiFi network.
Make sure there is sufficient signal
strength for your Wi-Fi network
where the cooktop is installed.
There are a number of ways of
connecting your cooktop to your Wi-Fi
network.
Availability of the Wi-Fi connection
The Wi-Fi connection shares a
frequency range with other appliances
(including microwave ovens and remote
control toys). This may result in
sporadic or even complete connection
failures. Therefore, a constant
availability of featured functions cannot
be guaranteed.
Miele@home availability
The ability to use the Miele@mobile App
depends on the availability of the
Miele@home service in your country.
The Miele@home service is not
available in every country.
For information about availability,
please visit www.miele.com.
Miele@mobile App
You can download the Miele@mobile
App from the Apple App Store® or the
Google Play Store™ free of charge (only
functional in selected countries).
After installing the Miele@mobile App
on a mobile device, you can do the
following, depending on your appliance:
- Call up information on the operating
status of your appliance
- Call up information on the
programme sequence of your
appliance
- Set up a Miele@home network with
other Wi-Fi enabled Miele appliances
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Before using for the first time
Setting up Miele@home
Connecting via the App
The Miele@mobile App can be used to
connect to your network.
Install the Miele@mobile App on your
mobile device.
To log in you will need:
1. Your Wi-Fi network password
2. The password of your cooktop
The password for your cooktop
consists of the last nine digits of the
serial number. This can be found on the
appliance's data plate.
Switch the cooktop on.
Start the Miele@mobile App.
Touch the 0sensor control on any of
the numerical keybanks.
Touch the0 and 5 sensors at the
same time for 6seconds.
The seconds can be seen counting
down in the timer display. When this
time has elapsed, the code : is
displayed in the timer display for 10
seconds.
Connecting via WPS
You must have a WPS (Wi-Fi
protected setup) compatible router.
Switch the cooktop on.
Touch the 0sensor control on any of
the numerical keybanks.
Touch the0 and 6 sensors at the
same time for 6seconds.
The seconds can be seen counting
down in the timer display. When this
time has elapsed, a progress light will
appear during the connection attempt
(for max. 120 seconds).
The WPS login is only active during
these 120 seconds.
Activate the WPS function on your
router.
If the connection was successful, the
code : appears in the timer display.
If the connection could not be
established, the timer display will show
the code :. You have probably not
activated WPS on your router quickly
enough. Repeat the steps above.
Useful tip: If your Wi-Fi router does not
support WPS, please connect via the
Miele@mobile App.
You now have 10 minutes to configure
the Wi-Fi.
Follow the instructions in the App.
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Cancelling the process
Touch any sensor.
Resetting settings
It is not necessary to reset the router
when replacing it.
Switch the cooktop on.
Touch the 0sensor control on any of
the numerical keybanks.
Touch the0 and 9 sensors at the
same time for 6seconds.
The seconds can be seen counting
down in the timer display. When this
time has elapsed, the code : is
displayed in the timer display for 10
seconds.
Reset the settings if you are disposing
of your cooktop, selling it or putting a
used cooktop into operation. This is the
only way to ensure that all personal
data has been removed and, in the case
of the latter situation, the previous
owner will no longer be able to access
the cooktop.
Before using for the first time
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Induction
How it works
An induction coil is located under each
cooking zone. The coil creates a
magnetic field that reacts directly with
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 pan with a magnetic base is
placed on it (see “Induction Cookware”). The induction cooktop
automatically recognises the size of the
pan.
The pan base material and the position
of the pan on the cooking zone affect
the power of the induction coils. This
can affect the cooking behaviour.
Risk of burning due to hot items!
When the cooktop is switched on,
either deliberately or by mistake, or
when there is residual heat present,
there is a risk of metal items placed
on the cooktop heating up.
Do not use the cooktop as a resting
place for anything else.
After use, switch the cooktop off with
the sensor control.
Cookware
Suitable pans
- stainless steel pans with a base that
can be magnetised
- enamelled steel pans
- cast iron pans
Please be aware that the properties of
the pan base can affect the evenness
with which the food heats up (e.g. when
making pancakes). The base of the pan
must be able to distribute the heat
evenly. A sandwich base made of
stainless steel is particularly suitable.
Unsuitable pans
- stainless steel pans with a base
which cannot be magnetised
- aluminium or copper pans
- glass, ceramic or earthenware pots
and pans
Testing cookware
To test whether a pot or pan is suitable
for use on an induction cooktop, hold a
magnet to the base of the pan in
several different places. If the magnet
sticks, the pan is generally suitable.
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Induction
No pan/unsuitable pan display
The set power level flashes in the
numerical keybank for the cooking zone
- if the cooking zone 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 while it is switched on.
If a suitable pan is placed on the
cooking zone within 3minutes, the
flashing power level 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
3minutes.
Useful tips
- To make optimum use of the cooking
zones, choose pans with a suitable
base diameter (see “Overview Cooking zone data”). If the pan is too
small it will not be recognised.
- Use only pots and pans with smooth
bases. Rough bases can scratch the
ceramic glass.
- Always lift the pans to move them.
This will help prevent scratching. If
any scratches do appear as a result
of pans being pushed around, this
will not affect the function of the
cooktop. These scratches are normal
signs of use and are not grounds for
making a complaint.
- 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.
- Where possible, use pans with
vertically straight sides. If a pan has
angular sides, induction also acts on
the sides of the pan. The sides of the
pan may discolour or the coating
may peel off.
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