Miele KMDA 7774 Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions

Ceramic hobs with induction

To avoid 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-AE, SA

M.-Nr. 10 797 991

Contents
Warning and Safety instructions..........................................................................	5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................	17
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................	18
Hob........................................................................................................................	18
Controls / Indicators..............................................................................................	19
Cooking zones.......................................................................................................	21
Before using for the first time ............................................................................	22
Cleaning the hob for the first time.........................................................................	22
Switching on the hob for the first time ..................................................................	22
Induction ..............................................................................................................	23
How it works..........................................................................................................	23
Noises....................................................................................................................	24
Cookware ..............................................................................................................	25
How the cooker hood works ..............................................................................	26
Tips on saving energy ........................................................................................	27
Cooking zone power levels ................................................................................	28
Operation..............................................................................................................	29
Using the appliance...............................................................................................	29
Switching on the hob ............................................................................................	30
Setting the power level..........................................................................................	30
Switching off a cooking zone ................................................................................	30
Residual heat indicator..........................................................................................	30
Power level setting - Extended setting range........................................................	31
PowerFlex area......................................................................................................	31
Auto heat-up .........................................................................................................	32
Booster..................................................................................................................	33
Keeping warm .......................................................................................................	35
Cooker hood..........................................................................................................	36
Timer.....................................................................................................................	37
Minute minder .......................................................................................................	37
Switching off a cooking zone automatically..........................................................	38
Additional functions ............................................................................................	39
Stop & Go..............................................................................................................	39
Recall.....................................................................................................................	39
Wipe protection .....................................................................................................	40
Demonstration mode.............................................................................................	40

	Contents
Displaying hob data...............................................................................................	40
Safety features.....................................................................................................	41
System lock / Safety lock......................................................................................	41
Safety switch-off ...................................................................................................	43
Overheating protection..........................................................................................	44
Programming .......................................................................................................	45
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................	48
Cooker hood drip tray ...........................................................................................	50
Grease filter / extraction grille................................................................................	50
Resetting the grease filter operating hours counter .............................................	51
Reactivating charcoal filter ....................................................................................	51
Resetting the charcoal filter operating hours counter ...........................................	51
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................	52
Optional accessories ..........................................................................................	57
Miele@home / Con@ctivity................................................................................	58
Hob - Logging-on..................................................................................................	58
Signing off the hob ................................................................................................	58
Safety instructions for installation.....................................................................	59
Safety distances ..................................................................................................	60
Installation notes .................................................................................................	63
Onset installation...................................................................................................	63
Flush-fit installation ...............................................................................................	64
Minimum plinth height...........................................................................................	64
Drip tray.................................................................................................................	64
Installation examples.............................................................................................	65
Changing the exhaust direction/fan position ...................................................	66
Building-in dimensions - Onset hobs ................................................................	68
KMDA 7774 FR......................................................................................................	68
Worktop depth 600 mm ........................................................................................	70
Worktop depth greater than 600 mm ....................................................................	72
Building-in dimensions - Flush-fit hobs ............................................................	74
KMDA 7774 FL ......................................................................................................	74
Worktop depth 600 mm ........................................................................................	75
Worktop depth greater than 600 mm ....................................................................	77

Contents
Installation............................................................................................................	79
Connection to a window contact switch if required..............................................	79
Onset installation...................................................................................................	81
Flush-fit installation ...............................................................................................	82
Exhaust ducting...................................................................................................	83
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................	84
Wiring diagram .....................................................................................................	86
After sales service...............................................................................................	87
Contact in case of malfunction .............................................................................	87
Data plate ..............................................................................................................	87
Guarantee..............................................................................................................	87
Conformity declaration .......................................................................................	88

Warning and Safety instructions

This hob 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 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.

Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

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

This hob 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.

People with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge who are not able to use the hob safely on their own must be supervised whilst using it. They may only use it unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Warning and Safety instructions

Safety with children

Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the hob unless they are constantly supervised.

Children 8 years and older may only use the hob unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and can recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.

Children must not be allowed to clean the hob unsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the hob and do not let them play with it.

The hob gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while after being switched off. Keep children well away from the hob 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 next to the hob. Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the appliance.

Danger of burning or scalding.

Place pots and pans on the cooking zone in such a way that children cannot pull them down and burn themselves.

Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.

Activate the system lock to ensure that children cannot switch on the hob inadvertently. Use the safety lock when the hob is in use to prevent children from altering the settings selected.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

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

Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check the hob for visible signs of damage.

Reliable and safe operation of this hob can only be assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

The hob must not be connected to the inverter of an autonomous power supply such as e.g. a solar power system. When the appliance is switched on, power surges could result in a safety switch-off. This could damage the electronic unit.

The electrical safety of this hob can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

To avoid the risk of damage to the hob, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply before connecting it to the mains.

Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

Do not connect the hob to the mains electrical supply by a multisocket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

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

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

Warning and Safety instructions

Never open the casing of the hob.

Touching or tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults.

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

Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by Miele 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 electricity supply by a qualified electrician (see "Electrical connection").

If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a suitably qualified electrician with a special connection cable of type H 05 VV-F (pvc insulated). See "Electrical connection".

The hob 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.

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, disconnect it from the mains electricity supply and contact your Miele dealer.

If the hob is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door), ensure that the door is never closed whilst the hob is in use. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the hob, the housing unit and the floor. Do not close the door until the residual heat indicators have gone out.

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 cooker hood 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 hobs and ovens.

The cooker hood 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, with potentially fatal consequences. Risk of death!

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 cooker hood and the heater are both operated simultaneously, an underpressure in the room of 0.04 mbar (4 Pa) 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 should be sought.

If the cooker hood is being operated in recirculation mode, where the air is passed back into the room in which the extractor is installed, the above restrictions do not apply.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

The hob 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 hob unattended when cooking with oil and fat. If it does ignite do not attempt to put the flames out with water.

Disconnect the hob from the mains and use a suitable fire blanket, saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to smother the flames.

Open flames are a fire hazard!

Do not flambé food. When switched on, the cooker hood 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 hob. Cutlery inserts must be heat-resistant.

Do not heat an empty pan.

Do not heat up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars on the hob, as pressure can build up in the container, 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 hob is switched on by mistake or if residual heat is still present.

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.

Warning and Safety instructions

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.

Hot cooking vapours during cooking can cause the cooker hood to get hot.

Do not touch the casing or the grease filters until the cooker hood has cooled down.

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.

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.

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 whilst still hot, using a shielded scraper blade. Wear oven gloves. Allow the cooking zones to cool down and clean them with a suitable ceramic hob cleaning agent.

Pans which boil dry can cause damage to the ceramic glass. Do not leave the hob unattended whilst it is being used.

Warning and Safety instructions

Only use pots and pans with smooth bases. Rough bases will scratch the ceramic glass.

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

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 hob 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 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 hob.

Metal utensils stored in a drawer under the hob 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 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

If the pan only partially covers the cooking zone, the handle could become very hot.

Ensure that you always place the pan in the middle of the cooking zone.

Deposits of grease and dirt will prevent the cooker hood from working properly.

Do not use the cooker hood 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 cooker hood when in use.

Liquids can damage the cooker hood if they get into it. Keep liquids away from the cooker hood.

Light objects can be drawn into the cooker hood and impair its operation. Do not place any light objects (e.g. paper towels) within close proximity of the cooker hood.

Warning and Safety instructions

Cleaning and care

Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this hob. The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.

If the hob is built in over a pyrolytic oven, the hob should not be used whilst the pyrolytic process is being carried out, as this could trigger the overheating protection mechanism on the hob (see relevant section).

Accessories

Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing

material

The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are 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.

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also 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 Miele dealer for advice.

Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.

Guide to the appliance

Hob

a PowerFlex cooking zone	e Controls / Indicators
b PowerFlex cooking zone	f Grille
c PowerFlex cooking zone	g Grease filter
d PowerFlex cooking zone	h Removable drip tray

Guide to the appliance

Controls / Indicators

Sensor controls

a For switching the hob on and off b Stop & Go

c Wipe protection

d For switching PowerFlex cooking zones on together/separately. e For 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

kBooster

lTimer display

: to	Duration
:
	System lock/safety lock activated
	Demonstration mode activated

Guide to the appliance

Cooker hood

a Numerical keybank for setting the power level b Touch control for the 5 minute run-on option c Touch control for the 15 minute run-on option d Clean grease filter indicator

e Reactivate charcoal filter indicator

Guide to the appliance

Cooking zones

Cooking zone	Ø in cm*	Rating in watts for 230 V**
	15–23	Normal	2100
		TwinBooster, level 1	3000
		TwinBooster, level 2	3650

	15–23	Normal	2100
		TwinBooster, level 1	3000
+		TwinBooster, level 2	3650
+	22–23 /	Normal	3400
	15x23–23x39	TwinBooster, level 1	4800
		TwinBooster, level 2	7300
	15–23	Normal	2100
		TwinBooster, level 1	3000
		TwinBooster, level 2	3650
	15–23	Normal	2100
		TwinBooster, level 1	3000
+		TwinBooster, level 2	3650
+	22–23 /	Normal	3400
	15x23–23x39	TwinBooster, level 1	4800
		TwinBooster, level 2	7300

		Total	7300

*Pans with a base diameter within the given range may be used.

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

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, warranty" section of this booklet.

Remove any protective wrapping and stickers.

Cleaning the hob for the first

time

Before using for the first time, clean the hob with a damp cloth only and then wipe dry.

Switching on the hob 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 hobs is very much shorter than on conventional hobs.

Induction

How it works

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 pan with a magnetic base is placed on it (see "Pans"). Induction automatically recognises the size of the pan.

The set power level flashes in the numerical keybank for the cooking zone

–if the zone has been 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 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

3 minutes.

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 placed on the hob (e.g. cutlery) heating up.

Danger of burning.

Do not use the appliance as a resting place for anything else. Switch the cooking zones off after use with the appropriate sensor controls.

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") 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 settings.

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.

Induction

Cookware

Suitable pans include:

–stainless steel pans with a magnetic base

–enamelled steel pans

–cast iron pans

Unsuitable pans include:

–stainless steel pans without a magnetic base

–aluminium or copper pans

–glass, ceramic or earthenware pots and pans

To test whether a pot or pan is induction-compatible, hold a magnet to the base of the pan. If the magnet sticks, the pan is generally suitable.

If the pan is unsuitable the set power level will flash in the numerical keybank for the cooking zone.

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).

–To make optimum use of the cooking zones, choose pans with a suitable base diameter (see chapter "Cooking zones"). If the pan is too small it will not be recognised and the set power level will flash in the numerical keybank for the cooking zone.

–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.

–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.

How the cooker hood works

The cooker hood can be operated in one of the following ways:

Extraction mode

The air is drawn in and cleaned by the grease filter and directed outside.

Recirculation mode

(DUU 1000(-1) conversion kit required)

The air is drawn in and cleaned by the grease filter. The air is then directed into the recirculation box where it is also cleaned by the charcoal filters. The cleaned air is then recirculated back into the kitchen.

Operating hours counter

The number of hours that the cooker hood has been used for is stored in memory.

When the grease filter symbol or the charcoal filter symbol , lights up, the operating hours counters are signalling that the filters need to be cleaned or changed. Further information about cleaning and changing the filters and resetting the operating hours counter can be found under "Cleaning and care".

The instruction manual supplied with the recirculation box states that the operating hours counter for the charcoal filter needs to be activated. This is not necessary here.

The charcoal filter system also appears when the appliance is operated using extraction mode.

Tips on saving energy

–Use a lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss.

–Select a smaller pan when cooking small quantities. A smaller pan uses less energy than a larger pan with very little in it.

–Cook with as little water as possible.

–Once food has come to the boil or the oil in the pan is hot enough for frying, reduce the heat to a lower setting.

–Use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking times.

–It is important to ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated during operation. In extraction mode if there is insufficient air flow, the cooker hood cannot operate efficiently and this causes increased operating noise levels.

–Always cook with the lowest possible setting. This produces fewer cooking vapours, so you can use a lower power level and therefore benefit from reduced energy consumption.

–Check the power level on the cooker hood. A low power level is usually sufficient. Only use the Booster setting when necessary.

–When a large volume of cooking vapours are being produced, switch to a high power level in good time. This is more efficient than operating the cooker hood for longer to try to capture cooking vapours which have already been distributed throughout the kitchen.

–Switch the cooker hood off after cooking.

–Clean or replace the filters at regular intervals. Heavily soiled filters reduce performance, increase the risk of fire and are unhygienic.

Cooking zone power levels

The cooking zones are set as standard with 9 power levels. If you wish to fine-tune a setting, you can extend the power level range to 17 power levels (see "Programming").

	Setting range
	Default	Extended
	setting	settings
	(9 power	(17 power
	levels)	levels)
Melting butter	1–2	1–2.
Dissolving gelatine
Melting chocolate
Making milk puddings	2	2–2.
Heating small quantities of liquid	3	3–3.
Cooking rice
Defrosting frozen vegetables	3	2.–3
Making porridge	3	2.–3.
Heating liquid and semi-solid food	4	4–4.
Making omelettes and lightly frying eggs
Steaming fruit
Cooking dumplings	4	4–5.
Steaming vegetables, fish	5	5
Defrosting and reheating frozen food	5	5–5.
Gently frying eggs (without overheating the fat)	6	5.–6.
Bringing large quantities of food to the boil, e.g. casseroles	6–7	6.–7
Thickening custard and sauces, e.g. Hollandaise
Gently frying meat, fish and veal sausages (without	6–7	6.–7.
overheating the fat)
Frying potato cakes, pancakes, etc	7	6.–7
Braising meat	8	8–8.
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. When using new pans that you are not familiar with, set the power level below the one specified.

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