Miele KM 421 Operating Instructions Manual
Ceramic cooktops
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktops KM 421 KM 424 KM 427 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 647 560... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THE OPERATING When using your appliance, follow INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY basic safety precautions including BEFORE USING THE the following: COOKTOP Installation WARNING - Be certain your appliance is prop- erly installed and grounded by a This appliance is intended for qualified technician in strict accor- residential cooking only. - Page 4 However, un- der certain circumstances it may be possible for an installation in these ap- plications. Please contact the nearest Miele Dealer or the Miele Technical Ser- vice Department with specific require- ments.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protection from damage Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. Steam could Do not drop anything on the ce- penetrate electrical components and ramic surface of the cooktop. Al- cause a short circuit. though the ceramic glass is shock and scratch resistant, it is not shock or Never place hot pots or pans over scratch proof.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Injury prevention Pot and pan handles should be turned inward and not extend over Do not touch the cooktop or the the countertop to reduce the risk of area surrounding it during or imme- burns, ignition of flammable materials, diately after use.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before removing pots and pans, be Do not let cooking grease or other sure to turn off the burners. flammable materials accumulate on the appliance. Do not store items on the appli- ance when not in use. Items could Wear proper clothing while cook- melt or catch fire from residual heat or if ing.
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Page 8: Appliance Safety
"tripping" the circuit breaker. While the appliance is under war- Contact the Miele Technical Service De- ranty repairs should only be per- partment. formed by a Miele authorized service Do not use the appliance until it has technician. - Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Further safety notes Do not allow children to operate or play with, or near, the cooktop. When using a portable appliance near the cooktop, make sure that Before discarding an old appli- its power cord does not come into con- ance, remove the power cord to tact with the cooktop.
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Page 10: Help Protect Our Environment
Help protect our environment Disposal of packing materials Disposal of an old appliance The cardboard box and packing materi- Old appliances contain materials that als are biodegradable and recyclable. can be recycled. Please contact your Please recycle. local recycling authority about the pos- sibility of recycling these materials. -
Page 11: Guide To The Cooktop
Guide to the cooktop KM 421 abcd Single burners Control knobs for burners e rear left f rear right g front left h front right i Area with 4 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights KM 421 rear left rear right... - Page 12 Guide to the cooktop KM 424 a Single burner b Extended burner cd Variable burner e Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated f Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) g Area with 4 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights KM 424 rear left rear right...
- Page 13 Guide to the cooktop KM 427 ac Single burners b Extended burner de Variable burners f Indicator light shows variable burner or extended burner is activated g Area with 5 operating-/ residual heat indicator lights h Control knobs (position corresponding with the burner) KM 427 rear left rear middle...
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Page 14: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating for the The metal components of the cooktop have a protective coating which may first time give off a slight odor the first time the Before using for the first time, clean the appliance is heated. -
Page 15: Use
Turning on and off Operating a single burner A burner without the symbol n next to Operating a variable / extended the control knob is turned on by push- burner ing the control knob down and turning it If a burner has the symbol n next to clockwise or counter-clockwise to the the control knob, you can switch on an desired setting. -
Page 16: Settings
Settings The range of settings is the same for all burners: Settings 1 - 2 Melting butter, chocolate etc. Dissolving gelatin 1 - 3 Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter Warming small quantities of food/liquid Warming sticky foods Cooking rice 3 - 5 Warming liquid and half-set foods Thickening sauces, e.g. -
Page 17: Overheating Protection
Overheating protection The overheating protection can be acti- vated by: Each burner is equipped with an inter- nal temperature limiter. This automati- – turning on a burner without putting a cally turns off the heating elements in pan on it. the burner before the ceramic surface –... -
Page 18: Energy Saving Tips
Energy saving tips – Cooking with a lid will also help pre- vent heat loss. – Use pots and pans with flat or slightly concave bases for the most efficient cooking. The pan base should rest evenly on the ceramic surface when hot. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Cleaning the ceramic surface Never use a steam cleaner to clean The ceramic surface should be cleaned this appliance. Pressurized steam regularly with a cleaner for ceramic sur- could cause permanent damage to faces. Follow the cleaner manufac- the surface and to components. -
Page 20: Problem Solving Guide
1 minute by "tripping" the circuit breaker, or withdrawing the fuse. Reconnect the appliance to the elec- tricity supply and if the cooktop still does not heat up, contact a qualified electrician or Miele’s Technical Service Department. -
Page 21: Electrical Connection
Please leave these instructions with the consumer. Power supply: Please check the data plate. KM 421: – 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 A fuse rating, – 208 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 A fuse rating. KM 424: – 240 VAC, 60 Hz, 40 A fuse rating, –... -
Page 22: After Sales Service
After sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot correct yourself please contact: your Miele Dealer the Miele Technical Service Department USA 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com CDN 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting the Technical Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. - Page 24 Alterations rights reserved / 1902 M.-Nr. 05 647 560 / V This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.