Miele KM 443 User's Manual
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1. 10 Guide to the cooktop Cooking zones Cooking zone KM 443 in inches in cm Rating in watts front left 4 3J 12 750 By 21 2200 rear left 53 4 14 5 1200 rear right 6 3 17 1500 6 3 4 x 10 17 x 26 5 2400 front right 7 Ys 18 1800 Total 7600 Use This cooktop is equipped with electronic touch controls activated by a light touch of the fingertip Only touch one control at a time If more than one control is pressed the entries will be ignored Keep the area around the touch controls clean at all times Dirt or utensils placed on the controls may activate them When cleaning the cooktop make sure the cooktop is Off and be careful not to accidentally turn it On Never place hot pots or pans over the touch controls as the underlying electronics may be damaged The cooktop is safe to clean when all the displays including the residual heat indicators are Off Before using for the first time m To avoid scratching the ceramic glass clean the cooktop before the first use in order to remove any dust or fine particles left over from the installation process see Cleaning and care An odor may be noticeable during the first use of each burner as the residual moisture left in the heating element insulation dries out This is normal 12 Turning on the cooktop m Place your finger on the On Off button 42 for about 2 sec2. Settings 6 8 are generally used for frying or roasting where the pan needs to be brought up to temperature before the food is introduced For this reason the pre heat times are shorter Setting Approximate pre heat time min k 1 5 2 5 4 5 5 7 1 5 2 5 2 5 O IN oIa OJN To Turn on automatic pre heat m Turn on the cooktop by pressing the touch control 4d until a dot lights up above it A will appear in the display m Turn on the desired burner by pressing its D touch control A 8 will appear in its display m Press the G1 control once A 9 will appear in the display m Press the control once A 9 will be displayed The automatic pre heat feature is now selected You now have 1 second to select the desired cooking temperature If time elapses before a temperature is set the automatic pre heat feature will be canceled m Use the G1 touch control to set the desired cooking temperature Once the burner has stabilized at this temperature the dot will disappear from the display Use Variable and extended burners Variable burner The left front burner of the cooktop is a variable burner Selection of a large or standard size cooking area is possible The standard size burner will be used unless the large burner has been selected m Touch the variable burner selector to turn on the large
3. spring clips on the side walls of the cut out at the positions marked in illustration 2 Fasten them using the supplied screws as shown in illustration 3 On granite countertops the clips should be attached using silicone adhesive or a strong double sided tape Allow the glue to cure before positioning the cooktop 25 Installation instructions m Guide the power cable through the Installing a shelf under the cut out and connect it to the power cooktop PEEP If a shelf is installed under the cooktop m Align the cooktop with the spring there must be at least 2 1 4 55 mm clips and press evenly on each side between the bottom of the cooktop and until it clicks into place Make sure the top of the shelf There should also that the edge of the cooktop is lying be a 10 mm air gap for ventilation flat against the countertop around its between the rear of the shelf and the whole perimeter back wall 26 Electrical Connection The electrical connection of this appliance should be made by a qualified electrician in accordance with all local and national codes and ordinances This cooktop comes ready for con nection to a single phase 208 V or 220 240 V 60 Hz 50A power supply The operating voltage of your model can be found on the data plate of the appliance The power cord should be connected to the supply as follows Black Live 1 Red Live 2 Green Ground CAUTION To
4. Miele Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 443 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 04 776 091 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 0 0005 3 Help protect ourenvironment 0 2 000 000 9 Disposal of the packing materials o an aa aaa a 9 Disposal of an old appliance 2 0 ee 9 Guide to the cooktop aa a 10 USC arerioei hee Ae he A Ge is ae Eee ao i 12 Residual heabinGicatOrs sreci raa ar gas pated oat ean eg ein ee eds 13 Locking a D NE sa 25 de nade hae Ak be Mee eae PR pe eR ea es 14 Automatic shut Off eseese h4 08 Eadiew naa wade eae Rad Yanda eR ae aw ee 14 Variable and extended burners 1 6 eee 16 Selecting cookware 0 0 0 00 ccc tees 17 The cooking SUTIACE ossodes pt Ward Gah DEAN ERR Sew ee aes See 17 Cooktop care 0 0 0 0 tenes 19 Frequently asked questions 0 0 000 ee 20 After Sales Service 00 000 eens 21 Installation instructions aaua aaa 23 Electrical Connection 0 0 0 00 eee 27 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP WARNING This appliance is intended for residential cooking only The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use or for uses other than those for which the
5. a drawer It should only be installed above a cabinet base unit with a dummy drawer front and an additional protective base between the appliance and the cabinet This equipment has not been designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as aircraft or recreational vehicles However under certain circumstances it may be possible for an installation in these applications Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department with specific requirements Use Do not use the appliance until it is properly installed in the countertop This appliance is equipped with an overheating protection For more information see Overheating protection Never use the appliance to warm or heat the room Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the appliance could catch fire Protection from damage Do not drop or rest anything on the surface of the cooktop Although the ceramic glass is shock and scratch resistant it is not shock or scratch proof Do not use pots or pans with pronounced edges or ridges on the ceramic cooktop These could scratch the cooktop permanently See also Selecting cookware for more information Grains of salt and sand can also scratch Make sure that the bases of any pots and pans are clean free of any fat or oils and dry Do not allow solid or liquid sugar pieces of plastic or aluminum foil to fall on the cooking zones when they ar
6. appliance is intended When using your appliance follow basic safety precautions including the following Installation Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system It is imperative that this basic safety requirement is met If there is any doubt have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack or inadequacy of an effective grounding system Do not connect the appliance to the main electrical supply using an extension cord Extension cords do not meet the safety requirements of this appliance Before servicing disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse unplugging the unit or tripping the circuit breaker IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not install the cooktop directly above a dishwasher refrigerator or freezer Heat radiated by the cooktop may damage other appliances If the cooktop is installed above an oven keep the cooktop s power cord from contacting the oven Because of the heat radiated it is not recommended to install the cooktop above
7. burner A dot will appear above the touch control once it has been selected 16 Extended burner The cooktops right rear burner can be extended from its normal size to a larger oval cooking surface m Touch the extended burner selector to increase the size of the cooking surface A dot will appear above the touch control once it has been selected Selecting cookware The cooking surface Your ceramic cooktop is made of an extremely hard and durable material The surface is scratch resistant not scratch proof Avoid using cookware with ridged bottoms Ridged pots with dirty or chipped enamel bottoms may scratch the cooktop if they are pulled across the ceramic surface Make sure the cooktop and pot bottoms are clean before cooking Certain items particularly Sugar grains or crystallized liquids such as molasses or syrups are actually harder than ceramic and can scratch the surface if they are not cleaned off immediately Small or light scratches will not affect the safety or performance of the cooktop however The burner rings and touch controls are fused into the ceramic glass and are resistant to wear if properly maintained Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads as they may eventually wear off the rings Pots and pans Special cookware is not required but as is true with all types of cooking appliances the better the cookware the better the performance Following these tips will allow you to mak
8. ch fire from residual heat or if the cooktop is turned on inadvertently Never cover the cooktop with a cloth A fire could result Never leave the cooktop unattended when cooking with oil or fat Overheated fat could ignite Always heat oil slowly monitoring it as it heats Do not use water on grease fires Smother any fire or flame or use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When frying food make sure that the food is as dry as possible before placing it in the oil Moisture can cause hot oil to splatter and boil over Do not flamb under an exhaust hood Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction and pos sibly cause the grease filters to ignite Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appliance Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the cooktop they may present a fire hazard Flammable materials should not be stored in a oven or near surface units If there is a drawer directly underneath the appliance without any wooden base in between ensure that no aerosols combustible liquids or other easily flammable materials are kept in it If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer they must be made of heat resistant material IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Appliance safety In the event of any damage to the appliance it must be turned off immediately and disconnected from the electrical supply by either removing the fus
9. e hot If these residues are allowed to cool on the ceramic surface pitting or even cracking could occur Any spills should be removed as quickly as possible to prevent them from burning on and becoming difficult to remove Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit Never place hot pots or pans over the touch controls as the electronics may be damaged IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Injury prevention Do not touch the cooktop or the area surrounding it during or im immediately after use The cooktop may be hot even though it is dark in color Areas near it may become hot enough to cause burns During or after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch the cooktop or surface areas near it until they have cooled Wait for the residual heat indicator lights go out CAUTION Do not store toys or items of interest to children in cabinets above or behind the appliance Children climbing onto the cooktop to reach these items may be injured Children should not be left alone in the area where the appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Protect your hands with insulated gloves or potholders when using the appliance Only use dry heat resistant potholders Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns Do not let the potholder to
10. e or manually tripping the circuit breaker Contact the Miele Technical Service Department Do not use the appliance until it has been repaired Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until repair work is completed Do not cook on a broken cooktop Any breaks or cracks in the ceramic surface of the appliance are hazardous If the cooktop should break liquids could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Do not use the appliance until it has been repaired Contact a qualified technician immediately Repairs should only be performed by qualified technicians to ensure safety Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous Under no circumstances open the outer casing of the appliance While the appliance is under warranty repairs should only be by a Miele authorized service technician Otherwise the warranty is void IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Further safety notes When using a portable appliance near the cooktop make sure that its power cord does not come into contact with the cooktop The insulation of the power cord could be damaged Danger of electric shock Only use cookware suitable for the cooktop Unsuitable cookware may break due to sudden temperature changes Do not use plastic or aluminum containers They will melt at high temperatures Fire hazard Do not heat empty pots or pans they may be damaged Do not allow children to operate or
11. e the cooktop has cooled remove any remaining residue using a ceramic cooktop cleaner Frequently asked questions Repairs to the electrical components of this appliance should only be performed by a trained technician Repairs by unauthorized personnel could cause personal injury or damage the cooktop Some minor problems can be resolved as follows What if you notice a slight odor when using the cooktop for the first time This is normal The residual moisture in the internal insulation is drying out The odor should disappear after one or two uses a burner will not turn on Check to see if the cooktop has been locked see Locking a burner m Make sure the cooktop is connected to the main power supply and that the circuit breaker has not tripped 20 a burner shuts off during use and H flashes in the display If a burner has been on for an extended period of time it will automatically shut itself off and flash an H in the display This time will range from 1 to 10 hours depending on the setting selected To reset the burner m Select 2 first then select the desired cooking setting An Ht flashing in the display after the burner has been manually shut off is normal This is the residual heat indicator telling you that the burner is still hot food does not cook satisfactorily when using the automatic pre heat feature m Check that the cooking setting is correc
12. e the most of your ceramic cooktop ee alten For the most even and energy efficient cooking the diameter of the pots should match the diameter of the burners as closely as possible en ne aes d Use cookware with thick flat smooth bottoms Slightly concave bottoms will also work adequately Pans with convex bottoms will not cook well WAN Selecting cookware Using a lid while cooking will minimize the loss of heat and decrease the cooking time Copper bottom and aluminum pans may leave a residue on the cooktop in the form of metallic lines This is normal These lines can be removed using a non abrasive ceramic cooktop cleaner or a shielded scraper blade Be sure to clean the cooktop after each use Each time the residue is allowed to melt it becomes harder to remove and may mar the appearance of the cooktop Let the cooktop cool before cleaning Cast iron glass or stoneware should not be used because they have poor heat transfer and may scratch the surface 18 Cooktop care When cleaning the cooktop make sure the cooktop is Off and be careful not to accidentally turn it On Under no circumstances should a steam cleaner be used to clean this appliance Pressurized steam could cause permanent damage to the surface and to components for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility Do not use any sharp pointed objects which could damage the seal betwee
13. ing large quantities of food 9 These settings are intended only as a guide When using large pans or cooking large quantities a higher setting may be required When cooking smaller quantities use a lower setting Turning off a burner m Press the touch control for the desired burner Either a or an H will appear in the display Residual heat indicators A flashing will remain displayed for a particular burner as long as it is still hot Once the zone is cool enough to safely touch the will change to a If no other zones are being used the cooktop will turn itself off after a few minutes Do not touch the burners or place heat sensitive items on them when the flashing H is displayed If the main power supply is interrupted the Hk will disappear even though the burners will still be hot 13 Use Locking a burner Once selected the burners can be locked in order to prevent accidental changing of the settings To lock the burners m Press the o touch control until a dot lights up above it To turn the lock off m Press the o touch control until the dot goes out Automatic shut off If the cooktop is left On longer than normal cooking generally requires it will turn itself off automatically The amount of time required between 1 and 10 hours for this feature to activate depends on the power setting selected The lower the setting the longer it wil
14. ized and untrained service personnel from working on your Miele products possibly doing further damage to them you and or your home To learn more about MieleCare Extended Service Contracts please contact your appliance dealer or visit us online at www store miele com 21 22 eee Viele if Installation Instructions To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use Installation instructions Please read this section in its entirety before installing the cooktop As a general rule there must be at least 30 760 mm between the top of the appliance and any object above it If the manufacturer of said object recommends a different distance follow that manufacturer s recommendation To avoid damaging the cooktop it should only be placed in the countertop after any exhaust hood or cabinetry have been installed above it Do not install the cooktop directly above a dishwasher refrigerator or freezer Heat radiated by the cooktop may damage them If the cooktop is installed above an oven make sure the cooktop s power cord does not come into contact with the oven To reduce the risk of burns when reaching over the cooktop avoid installing the cooktop below wall mounted cabinets If cabinets are installed above the cooktop the risk of burns can be reduced by installing an exhaust hood that extends at least 5 13 cm beyond the botto
15. l take to shut off In addition each burner is equipped with a safety thermostat that will shut it off if the ceramic surface should overheat 14 All burners can be shut off simultaneously even if the Control Lock has been activated m Press the main D touch control until the dot above it goes out Keep the area around the touch controls clean at all times Clean up Boil overs and spills as soon as possible Dirt or utensils placed on the controls may activate them Never place hot pots or pans over the touch controls as the underlying electronics may be damaged When cleaning the cooktop make sure the cooktop is Off and be careful not to accidentally turn it On Use Automatic pre heat This feature is separately available for each burner allowing it to reach the desired cooking temperature quickly without manual intervention If the automatic pre heat function is selected the burner will heat up using its maximum power for a pre set time see table before automatically switching to the selected cooking temperature A dot will appear behind the power setting display when this feature is active Length of pre heating The length of the pre heat cycle depends upon the cooking power that is set When using Settings 1 5 food is usually placed in the pot before setting it on the cooktop To compensate for the added mass of the food the preheat time is increased as the cooking power is increased
16. m of the cabinet 24 The rated load and voltage are printed on the data plate Make sure they match those of the main power supply Ideally the cooktop should be installed with no walls other than the rear wall or tall cabinets directly adjacent to it It can be installed next to one wall however as long as the spacings listed below are maintained 40 mm 1 50mm 2 When installing cooktops keep in mind that they will radiate some heat sideways as well as straight up For this reason the recommended distances from the surrounding cabinets must be maintained for safety reasons Do not install the cooktop into an area between two walls or cabinets One side of the cooktop must be open to air flow or the danger of fire will exist Installation instructions Cutting out the countertop m Cut an opening in the countertop to the dimensions of your particular model as shown in illustration 2 Please note There must be at least 2 65 mm of usable depth at the right rear corner of the cut out for the connection cable Minimum distances of 1 1 2 38 mm from the cooktop to a side wall and 2 50 mm from the cooktop to the rear wall must be maintained for safety reasons Cut out dimensions 1mm 4 490mm 19 1 48mm 1 7 504mm 19 7 50 mm 2 750mm 29 1 2 65mm 2 4 764mm 30 1 75mm 3 r4 max maximum radius of 3 m Install the provided
17. n the ceramic surface the surrounding frame and the countertop Never use scouring agents pads abrasive cleaning agents or strong cleaners e g oven sprays stain or rust removers as these could damage the surface of the appliance After cleaning thoroughly dry the ceramic surface with a soft cloth to prevent a build up of limescale deposits m The ceramic surface should be cleaned regularly with a cleaner for ceramic surfaces Follow the ceramic cleaner manufacturer s instructions If you have difficulty locating a suitable product contact Miele Before cleaning allow the cooktop to cool Wipe spills using a damp sponge Stubborn spills are best removed with a shielded scraper blade To remove any limescale deposits or metallic residue apply ceramic cleanser using a soft cloth or use a shielded scraper blade if necessary A cleaner with a special additive to prevent water marks and smears on the ceramic surface may be used After cleaning wipe the ceramic surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue Cleaner residues could damage the cooktop or create toxic fumes when heated Finally dry the cooktop with a clean soft cloth Any melted solids e g sugar plastic syrup aluminum foil etc should be removed as quickly as possible and while the burner is still warm If they are allowed to harden the cooktop may become pitted Scrape the melted item off the cooktop using a shielded scraper blade Onc
18. onds until a dot lights up above it A will appear in each of the 4 displays Individual burners and power settings can now be selected If a selection is not made within a few seconds the cooktop will turn itself off Selecting a burner m Press the D touch control for the desired burner A will appear in its display The zone has now been selected It will not heat until a power setting is entered Choosing or changing a power setting m Use the CI touch control to select one of the 9 available power settings Hold your finger over the touch control until the desired power value is reached Pressing will increase the setting while pressing G1 will decrease it Recommended settings for different types of cooking can be found in the table on the following page Use Recommended power settings Cooking process Setting Melting butter or chocolate 1 Dissolving gelatin Keeping food warm 1 2 Warming small quantities Thickening sauces or making gravy Cooking omelets Defrosting 2 3 Cooking rice pasta or oatmeal Steaming fish or vegetables Cooking light soups or broth Braising meat fish or vegetables 3 5 Cooking dumplings potatoes or Soups Preparing jams jellies or stewed fruit Frying fish or cutlets 5 6 Making pancakes 6 7 Frying liver sausages or eggs Searing large quantities of meat 7 9 Frying steaks or potatoes Boil
19. play with or near the cooktop If a pet hops onto the cooktop a touch control sensor could be activated and a burner turned on Keep pets away from the cooktop at all times and activate the child safety lock Before discarding an old appliance remove the power cord to prevent hazards SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help protect our environment Disposal of the packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable Please recycle Ensure that any plastic wrappings bags etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet and cut off its power cord to prevent hazards Guide to the cooktop Burners Touch controls Variable burner Variable burner selector Single burner Extended burner selector 3 Extended burner Left rear control and display 8 Right rear control and display Right front control and display 4 Left front control and display Control lock 2 Cooktop On Off control
20. reduce the risk of electric shock Disconnect the main power supply before connecting or servicing the cooktop Make certain that the cooktop is properly grounded after installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED 27 When contacting the Technical Service please quote the model and serial number of your appliance Miele Inc Miele Limited National Headquarters National Headquarters 9 Independence Way 55G East Beaver Creek Road Princeton NJ 08540 Richmond Hill ON L4B 1E5 Phone 800 843 7231 Phone 800 643 5381 609 419 9898 905 707 1171 Fax 609 419 4298 Fax 905 707 0177 www miele com www miele ca info miele ca general enquiries Technical Service amp Support professional miele ca commercial Nationwide enquiries Phone 800 999 1360 Fax 888 586 8056 Mielecare National Service Phone 800 565 6435 905 850 7456 Fax 905 850 6651 service miele ca Tech Service Alterations rights reserved 0206 M Nr 04 776 091 08 en US
21. t for the pans being used and the items being cooked m f the pots have poor or slow heat transfer qualities they will take longer to reach cooking temperature than the burners In this case the pots should be allowed to heat up before placing the food in them or a higher cooking setting should be chosen After Sales Service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact your Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Service Department 1 800 999 1360 techserv mieleusa com 1 800 565 6435 service miele ca When contacting the Technical Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance These are shown on the data plate Please paste the copy of the unit s data plate here MieleCare MieleCare our Extended Service Contract program gives you the assurance of knowing that your appliance investment is covered by 5 years of worry free ownership MieleCare is the only Extended Service Contract in the industry that guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by Miele s Service department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele Our goal is to prevent unauthor
22. uch the heating element Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance Clean the cook top with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills off a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Also some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied to a hot surface Keep all pans out of reach of children Danger of burns Pan handles should be turned in and not extend over the area of a burner to reduce risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spills due to unintentional contact with the pan IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the proper pan size Select pans having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized pans will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship to burner will also improve efficiency Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed pots and pans are suitable for range top service without breaking due to sudden change in temperature Do not heat unopened food containers Built up pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite Before removing pots and pans be sure to turn off the burners Do not store items on the appliance when not in use Items could melt or cat
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