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Miele KM 400 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele KM 400 Operating Instructions Manual

Miele ceramic cooktop operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Ceramic Cooktop

KM 400
KM 412
UV
To prevent accidents and
machine damage,
read the Operating Manual
installation or use.
M.-Nr. 05 060 850

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Summary of Contents for Miele KM 400

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Ceramic Cooktop KM 400 KM 412 To prevent accidents and machine damage, read the Operating Manual installation or use. M.-Nr. 05 060 850...
  • Page 3 ..........8 General notes .
  • Page 4 Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of the cooktop. Never use the appliance to warm or heat the room. This appliance must not be set up...
  • Page 5 Should sugar, plastic or aluminium fall on to the cooktop, first turn the appliance off, then immediately scrape off the remains with a shielded blade scraper while the surface is still hot.
  • Page 6 Do not allow children to operate or play with or near the cooktop. Use only dry, heat-resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns. Do not let the potholder touch the hot heating element.
  • Page 7 "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 while repair work is being carried out.
  • Page 8 a Variable burner: 4 " or 7 " (12 or 18.5 cm) - 700 W or 1700 W b Main burner: 5 " (14.5 cm) - 1100 W c Control knob for main burner and operating indicator d Control knob for the variable burner and operating indicator e Residual heat indicators f Power supply cord...
  • Page 9 a Variable burner: 6 " or 10 " (17 cm or 26.5 cm) - 1400 W / 2200 W) b Control knob c Residual heat indicator d Power supply cord...
  • Page 10 It should be placed in the space provided at the back of this book. The address of the nearest Miele Technical Service Department can be found on the back cover. If it becomes necessary to contact the Technical...
  • Page 11 The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Please dispose of these materials as you would any other recyclable products. Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials.
  • Page 12 Before using the appliance for the first time, clean it with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight odor the first time your new appliance is heated.
  • Page 13 When the burner is up to temperature, the residual heat indicator light will illuminate. The indicator light will go out once the cooktop temperature has reached a safe level. Do not touch or lay any heat-sensitive objects on the cooktop while the residual heat indicator light is still on.
  • Page 14 Melting butter or chocolate Dissolving gelatin Preparing yogurt Thickening sauces containing egg yolk and butter Warming small quantities of food or liquid Keeping solid foods warm Cooking rice Warming liquids and stews Thickening sauces Cooking rice puddings Preparing omelets, frying eggs, steaming fruit Defrosting frozen foods Steaming vegetables and fish Cooking dumplings, potatoes, soups and broth...
  • Page 15 When using large pots or pans, the outer/extended zone can be turned on. ^ Turn the knob the n position. ^ Turn the knob the desired setting. To turn off the outer/extended zone, turn the knob counter clockwise to "0". Each cooking zone is equipped with overheating protection (internal temperature limiter).
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 – 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 sheilded scraper blade.
  • Page 18 Follow the ceramic cleaner manufacturer’s instructions. If you have difficulty locating a suitable product contact Miele’s Technical Service Department. Before cleaning allow the cooktop to cool. Wipe spills off using a damp sponge. Stubborn spills are best removed with a shielded scraper blade.
  • Page 19 ^ the electrical circuit has blown a fuse or "tripped" the circuit breaker. If power cannot be restored, it may be necessary to call either an electrician or the Miele Technical Service Department. This is normal. The sound will disappear once the cooktop is hot.
  • Page 20 In the event of a fault which you cannot correct, contact the Miele Technical Service Department U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com l 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.
  • Page 24 Alteration rights reserved / 2104 M.-Nr. 05 060 850 / 04 This paper is made from cellulose bleached without the use of chlorine.

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