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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Ceramic hob with induction KM 499 KM 499-1 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 042 070... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Hob . -
Page 3: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance Cooking zones: Indicator lamp for: ac Induction cooking zones with g Safety lock booster bd Induction cooking zones Sensor switches for: e Hob ON/OFF f Safety lock h Cooking zones i Booster for centre right cooking zone j Booster for left hand cooking zone... -
Page 4: Cooking Zone Sensors And Displays
Description of the appliance Cooking zone sensors and displays k Displays: = Cooking zone ready for use 1 to 9 = Power settings = Residual heat = Auto heat-up activated (alternating with the continued cooking setting selected) ß = No pan on cooking zone or pan unsuitable (see section on suitable pans) = Fault message (see Problem solving guide) = Booster switched on... -
Page 5: Cooking Zones
Description of the appliance Cooking zones Cooking KM 499 / KM 499-1 zone minimum to maximum Rating in watts** C in cm* Left 16 - 23 normal: 2200 with booster: 3000 Centre left 10 - 16 normal: 1400 if left booster... -
Page 6: Warning And Safety Instructions
Warning and Safety instructions Installation and connection This appliance must not be installed over a dishwasher, The appliance must be installed washing machine, tumble dryer, and connected by a suitably refrigerator, freezer or fridge-freezer. qualified and competent person in strict The high temperatures radiated by it accordance with local and national could damage the appliance below. - Page 7 Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage Only use the appliance to prepare food in the home. Any other usage To avoid the risk of accidents and is at the owner's risk and could be damage to the appliance, you dangerous. The manufacturer cannot should read these operating be held liable for damage caused by instructions carefully before using it for...
- Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Keep all pans out of reach of children. Turn pan handles inwards The appliance is only intended for away from the edge of the hob. Danger use by adults who have read these of burning or scalding.
- Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam damage could reach electrical components and Do not drop anything on the cause a short circuit. Pressurised ceramic surface. Even a light steam could also cause permanent object could cause damage in certain damage to the surface and to other...
- Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning and Do not cover the appliance, e.g. with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. There scalding is a danger of this burning or catching The surface of the appliance is hot fire if the hob is hot. when in use, and remains hot for Never leave the appliance quite a while after being switched off.
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults Electromagnetic fields In the event of damage or a defect, For people fitted with a heart switch off the appliance immedi- pacemaker: ately. Disconnect completely from the Please note that the area immediately electricity supply. If the appliance has surrounding the hob is not yet been fully installed, the electromagnetically charged, and that...
- Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Further safety notes Do not use plastic or aluminium foil containers. These melt at high When using an electric socket near temperatures and could damage the the appliance, care should be ceramic surface or catch fire. taken that the cable of the electrical appliance does not come into contact Spray canisters, aerosols and other...
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Page 13: Caring For The Environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for disposal human health and to the environment. -
Page 14: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time General notes Cleaning and heating up for the first time When using the appliance for the first time, or after a power-cut, a -, 1 or 2 will Before using for the first time, clean the appear in the cooking zone displays for appliance with a damp cloth only and a few seconds. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation The induction principle Noises An induction coil is located under each When using an induction hob, the cooking zone. When a zone is switched following noises can occur in the pan, on, this coil creates a magnetic field, depending on what it is made of and which creates or induces current in the how it has been constructed. -
Page 16: Pans
Operation Pans Unless the pan manufacturer states that you can do so, do not use pans Suitable pans with very thin bases on this hob, and Induction cooking zones will only work never heat up empty pans as they when covered by a pan with a could get damaged. -
Page 17: Sensor Switches
Operation Sensor switches Switching on This hob is equipped with electronic The hob must be switched on before sensor switches which react to finger any of the zones can be used. contact. To operate a cooking zone, touch the To switch the hob on: relevant sensor. -
Page 18: Settings
Operation Settings Cooking process Settings Melting butter, chocolate etc. 1 - 2 Dissolving gelatine Preparing yoghurt Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter 1 - 3 Warming small quantities of food/liquid Keeping warm food which sticks easily Cooking rice Warming liquid and semi-solid foods 2 - 4 Thickening sauces, e.g. -
Page 19: Pan Recognition
Operation Pan recognition ... if the pan is taken off the cooking zone: Pan recognition is an additional safety feature. Induction heating does not Operation is interrupted in this instance, work, ... and the ß symbol will appear in the display for about 10 minutes. -
Page 20: Pan Size Recognition
Operation Pan size recognition With induction heating, heat is only produced on the surface which is covered by a pan. The smaller the pan, the smaller the diameter which is heated. To make optimum use of the cooking zones, choose pans with diameters larger than the inner markings but smaller than the outer markings. -
Page 21: Auto Heat-Up
Operation Auto heat-up How to activate Auto heat-up ^ Select setting 9 by touching the - or + When Auto heat-up has been activated, the cooking zone switches on sensors. automatically at the highest setting and ^ Touch the + sensor again. then switches to the continued cooking setting which you have previously Whilst you are touching the + sensor, an... -
Page 22: Booster
Operation Booster The booster can be cancelled early by – touching the B sensor again, The left and centre right cooking zones are equipped with a booster function, – touching the - sensor on the relevant i. e. an increase in the power level. cooking zone. -
Page 23: Switching Off And Residual Heat Indicators
Operation Switching off and residual heat The residual heat indicator will not go out until the cooking zone is safe to indicators touch. To switch off a cooking zone: Do not touch or place any ^ Touch the - and + sensors for the heat-sensitive objects on the zone you want to switch off at the cooking zones while the residual... -
Page 24: Safety Features
Safety features Safety lock To activate the safety lock: ^ With the hob switched on, touch the Keep children away from the hob for safety lock sensor a until the safety their own safety. lock indicator lamp comes on. Your appliance is equipped with a safety lock to prevent the hob and the To deactivate the safety lock: cooking zones being switched on or... -
Page 25: Safety Switch-Off
Safety features Safety switch-off Safety switch-off if the sensors are covered Safety switch-off with an over-long Your hob will switch itself off cooking time automatically if one or several of the sensors remain covered for more than Your hob is fitted with a safety switch-off feature in case you forget to switch it off about 10 seconds, for example by yourself. -
Page 26: Overheating Protection
Safety features Overheating protection If the cooling elements overheat: The induction coil on a cooking zone The cooking zone cooling elements can can overheat if: overheat if the appliance does not have sufficient ventilation. – the pan is not conducting heat properly The overheating protection affects the whole hob in one of the following ways:... -
Page 27: Cleaning And Care
E-Cloth Note that some cleaning agents contain A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from a protective additive designed to the Miele UK Spare Parts Department prevent water marks and smears which is suitable for cleaning surfaces adhering to the surface. such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. - Page 28 Cleaning and care Should any sugar, plastic or aluminium foil spill or fall on to a hot cooking zone while it is in use, first switch off the cooking zone. Then, im- mediately, while it is still hot, scrape off all remains of these materials using a shielded scraper blade.
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Page 29: Problem Solving Guide
To do this: – switch off at the isolator, or – withdraw the mains fuse. Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on. If it still will not start, contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department. - Page 30 Problem solving guide ... one of the following has occured: ... The cooling fan continues to run after the appliance has been – The booster has automatically switched off switched off early. This is not a fault. The fan will continue –...
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Page 31: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Connection should be made via a All electrical work should be carried suitable isolator which complies with out by a suitably qualified and national and local safety regulations, competent person in strict and the On/Off switch should be easily accordance with national and local accessible after the appliance has safety regulations. - Page 32 Electrical connection WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system, which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is regularly tested and if there is any doubt, the electrical wiring in the home...
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Page 33: After Sales Service
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – Your Miele Dealer – The Miele Service Department (see address on back cover). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate. - Page 36 Alteration rights reserved / 4304 M.-Nr. 06 042 070 / 02 en - GB...