Operating instructions Ceramic hob with induction KM 418 KM 418-1 en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
Description of the appliance Cooking zones a Rear cooking zone (Ø 16 / 19.5 / 23 cm; Normal power level / with Booster 2200 W / 3000 W) b Front cooking zone (Ø 10 / 13 / 16 cm; Normal power level / when rear Booster switched on 1400 W / 600 W) Control panel...
Description of the appliance Cooking zone controls and displays j 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 activated (only for the rear cooking zone)
Warning and Safety instructions The electrical safety of this This appliance complies with all appliance can only be guaranteed relevant legal safety requirements. when continuity is complete between it Improper use of the appliance can, and an effective earthing system which however, present a risk of both complies with local and national safety personal injury and material...
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Warning and Safety instructions Correct usage Use this appliance for the preparation of food only. Any other For safety reasons the appliance usage is at the owner's risk and could must only be operated after it has been be dangerous. The manufacturer built in.
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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.
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Warning and Safety instructions Protecting the appliance from Do not use a steam cleaner to clean this appliance. The steam could reach damage electrical components and cause a Do not drop anything on the ceramic short circuit. Pressurised steam could surface.
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Warning and Safety instructions Protection from burning and Do not cover the appliance, e.g. with a cloth, kitchen foil, etc. This could scalding be a fire hazard if the appliance is The surface of the appliance is hot switched on by mistake. when in use, and remains hot for quite Never leave the appliance a while after being switched off.
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Warning and Safety instructions Appliance faults Repairs must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent In the event of damage or a defect, person. Repairs and other work by switch off the appliance immediately. unqualified persons could be very Disconnect completely from the dangerous and could damage the electricity supply.
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Warning and Safety instructions Electromagnetic fields Further safety notes For people fitted with a heart Ensure pans are placed centrally pacemaker: over the cooking zone to prevent Please note that the area immediately unnecessary exposure to the surrounding the hob is electro-magnetic field.
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.
Before using for the first time General notes Cleaning and heating up for the first time A dash (-) will appear in the display for the rear cooking zone and a 1 will Before using for the first time clean the appear in the display for the front appliance with a damp cloth and then cooking zone for a few seconds when...
Operation The induction principle – Induction will not work if no pan is present, the pan is unsuitable or too An induction coil is located under each small. In the above circumstances, cooking zone. When a zone is switched the power setting selected will on this coil creates a magnetic field.
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Operation Noises The appliance has a cooling fan to help extend the life of the electronics. When When using an induction hob, the the hob is being used intensively, this following noises can occur in the pan, will come on and you will hear a depending on what it is made of and whirring sound.
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.
Operation Function of the sensor Switching on switches The hob must be switched on before any of the zones can be used. This hob is equipped with electronic sensor switches. They react to finger To switch the hob on: contact. To operate a cooking zone touch the ^ Touch the ON / OFF sensor s.
Operation Settings The range of settings is the same for all cooking zones: 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...
Operation Auto heat-up To activate Auto heat-up: ^ Select setting 9 by pressing the - or + When Auto heat-up has been activated, the cooking zone switches on sensors. automatically at the highest setting and ^ Press the + sensor (again). then switches to the continued cooking An A will appear in the display for as setting which you have previously...
Operation Booster The extra boost of energy is only available by taking a proportion of The rear cooking zone is equipped with energy away from the front cooking a booster, i.e. an increase in the power zone. Whilst the booster is enagaged, level.
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...
Operation Safety lock To activate the safety lock: ^ Touch the sensor for the safety lock Keep children away from the hob for L until the indicator lamp above it their own safety. In addition, your appliance is equipped with a safety comes on.
Operation 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 about 10 seconds, for example by switch it off yourself.
Operation Overheating protection To prevent the overheating protection from cutting in again: The induction coil on a cooking zone can overheat if: – use pots and pans which conduct heat properly. – the pan is not conducting heat properly – heat fats or oils up on a medium power setting only.
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Operation If the cooling elements overheat: Note: ^ If a drawer is fitted directly The cooking zone cooling elements can overheat if the appliance does not have underneath the hob, ensure that sufficient ventilation. there is sufficient space between the drawer and its contents and The overheating protection affects the underside of the appliance in order to...
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.
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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 appliance. Then, immedi- ately, while they are still hot, scrape off all remains of these materials using a shielded scraper blade.
– switch off at the socket and withdraw the plug, or – withdraw the mains fuse. Reconnect to the mains supply and switch the appliance on. If it still does not heat up then contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department.
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Problem solving guide ... one of the following faults has ... the cooling fan continues to run occured: after the appliance has been switched off. – The Booster function has automatically switched off early. This is not a fault. The fan will continue running until the appliance has cooled –...
Electrical connection Connection should be made via a All electrical work should be carried suitable isolator or a double pole fused out by a suitably qualified and spur connection unit which complies competent person in strict with national and local safety accordance with current local and regulations and the on/off switch should national safety regulations (BS 7671...
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Electrical connection Important 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 present and tested regularly and if there is any doubt the electrical wiring in the home should be inspected by a...
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 the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate.