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Miele KM 6050 Operating And Installation Instructions

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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Electric Cooktops
It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be-
fore setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both per-
sonal injury and damage to the appliance.
en-US, CA
M.-Nr. 12 479 720

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Electric Cooktops It is essential to read the operating and installation instructions be- fore setup, installation, and commissioning. This prevents both per- sonal injury and damage to the appliance. en-US, CA M.-Nr. 12 479 720...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Sustainability and environmental protection ..........14 Overview......................16 Cooktop....................... 16 Controls and display ................... 16 Cooking zone data ....................17 Functions ......................18 Extended cooking zone.................. 18 Residual heat indicator................... 18 Overheating protection................... 18 Commissioning....................19 Unpacking the cooktop ..................
  • Page 3 Contents Installation......................32 Safety notes for installation ................. 32 Safety distances....................35 Installation dimensions..................39 Installation ......................40 Preparing the countertop ................40 Reinstalling the cooktop................. 41 Connecting the cooktop..................42 Electrical connection ................... 43...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    “Installation”, as well as in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”. Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non- compliance with these instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.

  • Page 5: Safety With Children

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children  Do not leave children unattended: Children should not be alone or unsupervised in the area where the appliance is installed. Do not al- low them to sit or stand on the appliance.  Be sure to supervise any children in the vicinity of the cooktop, and do not let them play with it.

  • Page 6: Technical Safety

     Unauthorized installation, maintenance, and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance, and re- pairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician.  Damage to the cooktop can compromise your safety. Check the cooktop for visible signs of damage. Do not use the cooktop if it is damaged.
  • Page 7 Do not open the casing of the cooktop under any circumstances.  Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service techni- cian will void the warranty.  Defective components should be replaced by Miele original parts only.
  • Page 8 Switch it off immediately. Disconnect the cooktop from the electrical power supply. Contact Miele Service.  If the cooktop is installed behind a cabinet door, do not close the door while the cooktop is in operation.

  • Page 9: Correct Use

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Correct use  The cooktop gets hot when in use and remains hot for a while af- ter being turned off. There is a potential hazard until the residual heat indicator goes out.  Never leave the appliance unattended at high heat settings –  Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  If the cooktop is turned on or accidentally turned on or if it is still hot, metal objects on the cooktop can heat up. Other items may melt or catch fire. Damp lids can become attached to the cooktop by suction.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Pots and pans with bases with pronounced edges or ridges can scratch the ceramic surface. Only use pots and pans with smooth bases.  Lift pans into position on the cooktop. Sliding them into place can cause scuffs and scratches.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Do not use 2 items of cookware on a cooking zone or extended zone at the same time.  If the cookware only partially covers a cooking zone, the handle could become very hot. Always place cookware in the middle of the cooking zone. ...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning and maintenance  Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the cooktop. The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short cir- cuit.

  • Page 14: Sustainability And Environmental Protection

    Sustainability and environmental protection Energy-saving tips Disposal of the packing mate- rial - Check that the diameter of the pot or pan base is wide enough for the elec- The cardboard box and packing materi- tric cooking zone. This prevents heat als protect the appliance during ship- from being lost unnecessarily.
  • Page 15 Consult with local authorities, dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle electrical and electronic appliances. Miele assumes no responsibility for deleting any personal data left on the appliance being disposed.

  • Page 16: Overview

    Overview Cooktop a Variable cooking zone b Standard cooking zone c Standard cooking zone d Standard cooking zone e Display with residual heat indicators Controls and display Knob symbols Symbol Description Cooking zone off 1–12 Power levels...

  • Page 17: Cooking Zone Data

    Overview Cooking zone data KM 6050 Cooking zone Rating in watts for Ø 208/240 V  4 3/4" (8 1/4") / 12 cm (21 cm) 750/2,200  5 3/4" (14.5 cm) 1,200  7" (18 cm) 1,800  5 3/4" (14.5 cm) 1,200 Total: 6,400...

  • Page 18: Functions

    Overview Overheating protection Functions Every cooking zone is equipped with Extended cooking zone overheating protection. This switches Variable cooking zones have a second off the cooking zone heating element heating circle that can be switched on. automatically before it overheats. As The second heating circle extends the soon as the cooking zone temperature heated surface and you can use cook-...

  • Page 19: Commissioning

    Commissioning Unpacking the cooktop Switching on the cooktop for the first time  Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this doc- The metal components have a protec- umentation in the space provided in tive coating. When the cooktop is used the “Customer Service”...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Safety notes for operation  Fire hazard due to overheated food. Unattended food can overheat and ignite. Do not leave the cooktop unattended while it is being used.  Risk of burning or scalding due to hot cooking zones. The cooking zones will be hot after use.

  • Page 21: Switching On The Cooktop

    Operation Switching on the cooktop Power level  To switch on the cooktop, you need Setting the power level to set a power level for a cooking zone (see “Operation – Setting the Setting the power level for standard power level”). cooking zones Knobs for standard cooking zones can Switching off a cooking zone/...

  • Page 22: Setting Ranges

    Setting ranges Setting range Melting butter, chocolate, etc. 1–2 Dissolving gelatin Keeping soups and sauces warm Making vanilla puddings and other puddings Defrosting frozen vegetables (in a block) Keeping soups and sauces warm and preparing rice 3–4 Preparing rolled oats, grits, polenta, risotto, rice pudding, cous- 3–5 cous, dulce de leche Thickening puddings and sauces, such as hollandaise...

  • Page 23: Good To Know

    Good to know Standard cooking zone How electric cooktops work Standard cooking zones have one heat- ing element, while variable cooking zones and extended zones have two. Depending on the model, the heating elements may be separated by an insu- lating ring.

  • Page 24: Cookware

    Good to know Cookware tips Cookware - To make optimum use of the cooking Most suitable cookware zones, choose cookware with a suit- The most suitable cookware is metal able base diameter; see “Overview – pots and pans with thick bases. The Cooking zone data”.

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Safety notes on cleaning and care  Danger of burning due to hot surfaces. All parts of the cooktop may be hot after use. Turn off the cooktop. Allow the cooktop to cool down before cleaning it. All surfaces could be discolored or damaged if unsuitable cleaning agents are used or if residues from suitable cleaning agents are heated on the cooktop.
  • Page 26  Clean the glass ceramic surface with the Miele ceramic and stainless steel cleaner (see “Optional accessories – Cleaning and care products”) or with a proprietary ceramic glass cleaner.

  • Page 27: Unsuitable Cleaning Agents

    Cleaning and care Unsuitable cleaning agents To avoid damaging the surfaces of the appliance, do not use: - cleaning agents containing soda, al- kalis, ammonia, acids, or chlorides - stain or rust removers - abrasive cleaning agents, such as scouring powder, scouring liquid, or pumice stones - cleaning agents containing solvents - dishwasher cleaning agents...

  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to contact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/service. The following tables are designed to help you to find the cause of a malfunction or a fault and to resolve it.
  • Page 29 Frequently asked questions Problem Possible cause and solution The food in the pan is The pan is not conducting heat properly. barely heating up or is  Use a different pan that is able to better conduct not heating up at all. heat.

  • Page 30: Customer Service

    Customer Service Information to help you rectify faults yourself and about Miele spare parts can be found at www.miele.com/service. Contact in the event of a fault In the event of a fault which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele dealer or Miele Customer Service.

  • Page 31: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele offers a range of useful acces- Cleaning and care products sories, as well as cleaning and condi- Ceramic and stainless steel cleaner tioning products for your appliance. 250 mL These products can be easily ordered Removes heavy soiling, lime scale, and from the Miele webshop.

  • Page 32: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Safety notes for installation  Risk of damage caused by incorrect installation. Incorrect installation can damage the cooktop. The cooktop must only be installed and connected to the range/ oven by a qualified specialist.  Damage from falling objects. Take care not to damage the cooktop when installing wall units or a ventilation hood above it.
  • Page 33 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Damage caused by incorrect installation. Using sealant under the cooktop could result in damage to the cooktop and the countertop if the cooktop ever needs to be re- moved for servicing. Do not use sealant between the cooktop and the countertop. The sealing strip under the edge of the cooktop provides a suffi- cient seal for the countertop.
  • Page 34 *INSTALLATION* Installation  Measures must be taken to ensure that it is not possible to touch the underside of the installed cooktop. For this reason, in some cases, a front cover panel and bottom cover panel must be installed (see “Installation – Bottom cover panel”). ...

  • Page 35: Safety Distances

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Safety distances Safety distance above the cooktop She safety distance specified by the manufacturer of the ventilation hood must be maintained between the cook- top and the ventilation hood above it. When two or more appliances which have different safety distances are in- stalled together below a ventilation hood, you should observe the greatest safety distance.
  • Page 36 *INSTALLATION* Installation Safety distance behind and to the side of the cooktop The minimum safety distances shown below must be maintained between the appliance and a tall cabinet or wall: - between the back  of the counter- top cut-out and the rear edge of the countertop: 2"...
  • Page 37 *INSTALLATION* Installation Bottom cover panel Measures must be taken to ensure that it is not possible to touch the underside of the installed cooktop. For this reason, a front cover panel and bottom cover panel must be installed if: - The cooktop is wider than the range/ oven installed below it.
  • Page 38 *INSTALLATION* Installation Safety distance from the wall covering If a wall covering is installed, a minimum safety distance must be maintained be- tween the countertop cut-out and the covering. High temperatures can alter or damage these materials. a Wall frame b Dimension x = thickness of the wall covering material c Countertop d Countertop cut-out...

  • Page 39: Installation Dimensions

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Installation dimensions All dimensions are given in mm and inches. The superscript numbers after the cut-out di- mensions are the tolerances for the cut-out. a Front b Cooktop height c Spring clips d The minimum countertop thickness depends on the housing unit dimensions.

  • Page 40: Installation

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the spring clamps – wooden Installation countertops Preparing the countertop The exact positioning of the spring The sealing strip ensures that the cook- clamps is shown in the individual cook- top will sit securely in the cut-out with- top diagrams.

  • Page 41: Reinstalling The Cooktop

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Securing the spring clamps – natural Reinstalling the cooktop stone countertops The cooktop can only be removed us- The exact positioning of the spring ing a special tool. clamps is shown in the individual cook-  Feed the cooktop’s power cord down top diagrams.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Cooktop

    *INSTALLATION* Installation Connecting the cooktop The plug housing and plug connector are designed so that only one connec- tion alignment is possible. The ground- ing conductor wire is integrated in the power cord.  Place the power cord in the bush- ing ...

  • Page 43: Electrical Connection

    Unauthorized installation, mainte- nance, and repairs can cause con- siderable danger for the user. Miele cannot be held liable for dam- age or injury caused by unauthorized installation, maintenance, or repair work, or by an inadequate or faulty on-site grounding conductor (e.g., electric shock).
  • Page 47 Customer Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive www.mieleusa.com Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Support Phone: 888-99-MIELE (64353) Customer Care Centre info@mieleusa.com...
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