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Operating and Installation instructions
Ceramic hobs
KM 520
KM 523
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.
M.-Nr. 06 464 850

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation instructions Ceramic hobs KM 520 KM 523 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3 Contents Installation ............28 Safety instructions for installation .
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance KM 520 abcd Single circle zones Control for cooking zone f Rear left g Rear right Residual heat indicators h Front right i Front left...
  • Page 5 Description of the appliance KM 523 Double circle zone Control for cooking zone bd Single circle zones f Rear left g Rear right Extended cooking zone h Front right i Front left Residual heat indicators...
  • Page 6: Cooking Zones

    Description of the appliance Cooking zones Cooking KM 520 KM 523 zone C in cm C in cm Rating in watts Rating in watts (230 V) (230 V) 14.5 1200 12.0 / 21.0 750 / 2200 21.0 2300 14.5 1200 14.5...
  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be Keep these instructions in a safe dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable place and ensure that new users are for damage resulting from incorrect or familiar with the content. Pass them improper use or operation of the on to any future owner.
  • Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Safety with children Keep all pans out of reach of children. Turn pan handles inwards Keep children away from the away from the edge of the hob. Danger appliance at all times. It is not a toy! To of burning or scalding.
  • Page 9 Technical safety Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a Before installation, check the Miele authorised person in strict appliance for visible signs of damage. accordance with current national and Do not install and use a damaged local safety regulations.
  • Page 10 Pans that have boiled dry can cause connection cable of type H 05 VV-F damage to the ceramic surface for (pvc insulated), available from the Miele which the manufacturer cannot be held Spare Parts Department. liable.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions For added protection, it is advisable Do not heat up unopened tins of to use heat-resistant pot holders or food on the hob, as pressure will build gloves when using the appliance. Do up in the tin, causing it to explode. This not let them get damp or wet, as this could result in injury and scalding or causes heat to transfer through the...
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions To prevent the risk of spillages etc. Always ensure that food is burning on, remove any soiling as sufficiently cooked or reheated. quickly as possible and ensure that pan Some foods may contain bases are clean, dry and free of micro-organisms which are only grease.
  • 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 human health and to the environment.
  • Page 14: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time Heating up for the first time Please stick the extra data plate for the appliance supplied with this On hobs with bevelled glass edges, documentation in the space provided in a small gap may be visible between the "After sales service"...
  • Page 15: How The Cooking Zones Work

    How the cooking zones work Single circle cooking zones have one Single circle zone heating element, whilst double circle (vario) cooking zones and extended zones have two. Depending on the model, the heating elements may be separated by an isolating ring. Each cooking zone has overheating protection (a temperature limiter), which stops the ceramic surface from...
  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Switching on and off Residual heat indicator When a cooking zone is switched on, Do not leave the appliance e.g. front left, the appropriate residual unattended whilst it is being used. heat indicator lights up in the display when the zone has reached a certain temperature.
  • Page 17: 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 3 - 5 Thickening sauces, e.g.
  • Page 18: Switching On An Extended Area

    Operation Switching on an extended area Switch the extended cooking zone off by turning the control anti-clockwise Depending on model, the outer circle of back to the "0" position. a double circle zone or the extended cooking zone can be switched on to provide an extended cooking area when cooking with larger pans.
  • Page 19: Pans

    Operation Pans – Often the maximum diameter quoted by manufacturers refers to the – Most suitable diameter of the top rim of the pot or The best pans for use on a ceramic pan. The diameter of the base hob are those with a thick base (generally smaller) is more important.
  • Page 20: Tips On Saving Energy

    Operation Tips on saving energy – Use as little water as possible to cook with. – Check that the diameter of the pan base is wide enough for the cooking – Reduce the power setting once the zone so that heat is not lost water has come to the boil or the oil unnecessarily.
  • Page 21: Overheating Protection

    Operation Overheating protection Overheating can be caused by: Each cooking zone is equipped with – switching on a cooking zone without overheating protection. An internal a pan on it. temperature limiter switches off the – heating up an empty pan. heating elements in the cooking zone before the ceramic surface overheats.
  • Page 22: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care For Miele branded cleaning and To avoid damaging the surface of conditioning products see “Optional your appliance, do not use: accessories”. – washing-up liquid, Do not use a steam cleaning – cleaning agents containing soda, appliance to clean this appliance.
  • Page 23 Wipe all coarse soiling off using a damp cloth. Stubborn soiling may need to be removed with a shielded scraper blade. Then clean the hob with Miele ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner (see "Optional accessories") applied with kitchen paper or a clean cloth. Do not apply cleaner whilst the hob is still hot, as this could result in marking.
  • Page 24: Problem Solving Guide

    Check whether the mains fuse has tripped. If it has, contact a qualified electrician or Miele..the heating element for one of the cooking zones switches on and off This is quite normal, and due to the electronic regulation of the temperature (see "How the cooking zones work").
  • Page 25: To Test The Power Level

    To test the power level ^ Take a note of the diameter and You can test the power level of a cooking zone by measuring how long it wattage of the cooking zone to be takes to bring a specific amount of tested (see "Guide to the appliance - water to the boil.
  • Page 26 To test the power level C cooking zone Rating in watts Quantity of water Max duration in cm for 230 V in litres in minutes (approx.) 12.0 700 / 750 13.0 14.5 1000 / 1100 14.5 1350 17.0 1500 18.0 1250 11.0 18.0...
  • Page 27: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Miele offers a comprehensive range of useful accessories as well as cleaning and conditioning products for your appliance. These products can be ordered online at: or from Miele (see back cover for contact details). Ceramic and stainless steel hob cleaner...
  • Page 28: Installation

    Installation Safety instructions for After installing the hob, you need to make sure that the underside of the installation appliance cannot be accessed or touched. In some cases a front panel The appliance must only be installed and a protective shelf must be fitted and connected to the electricity (see "Protective shelf").
  • Page 29 Installation Safety distance above the hob When two or more appliances are installed together below a cooker hood, e.g. an electric hob and a gas wok combiset, which have different safety distances given in the installation instructions, you should select the greater distance of the two.
  • Page 30 Installation Safety distances to the sides of the Ideally the hob should be installed with plenty of space on either side. There may be a wall at the rear and a tall unit or wall at one side. On the other side, however, no unit or divider should stand higher than the hob (see illustrations).
  • Page 31 Installation Safety distance when installing the appliance near a wall with additional niche cladding A minimum safety distance must be maintained between the worktop cut-out and any niche cladding to protect it from heat damage. If the niche cladding is made from a combustible material (e. g. wood) a minimum safety distance e of 50 mm must be maintained between the cut-out and the cladding.
  • Page 32: Building-In Dimensions

    Installation Building-in dimensions KM 520 a Spring clamps b Casing depth c Building-in depth for mains connection box d Front...
  • Page 33 Installation KM 523 a Spring clamps bCasing depth c Building-in depth for mains connection box d Front...
  • Page 34: Preparing The Worktop

    Installation Preparing the worktop If, during installation, you find that ^ Make the worktop cut-out following the seals on the corners of the frame the dimensions applicable. are not flush with the worktop Remember to maintain the minimum surface, the corner radius (ß R4) can safety distance from the back wall, be carefully scribed to fit.
  • Page 35: Fixing The Spring Clamps

    Installation Fixing the spring clamps Granite and marble worktops The exact positions of the spring clamps are shown in the building-in dimensions for the particular hob. Worktops made of wood ^ Position the spring clamps a, and fix in place using double-sided tape f. ^ Position the spring clamps (supplied) a in the positions shown (see "Building-in dimensions") by placing...
  • Page 36: Installing The Hob

    Installation Installing the hob Wooden worktops ^ Feed the hob connection cable down through the cut-out. ^ Lightly position the hob on the spring clamps a. ^ Using both hands, press down evenly on the sides of the hob until it clicks into position.
  • Page 37: Protective Shelf

    Installation Protective shelf After installing the hob, you need to make sure that the underside of the appliance cannot be accessed or touched. A panel and a protective shelf must be fitted if: – there is no oven underneath the appliance –...
  • Page 38: Sealant

    Installation Sealant Tiled worktop Grout lines a and the hatched area underneath the hob frame must be Do not use any sealant unless smooth and even. If they are not the expressly instructed to do so. The hob will not sit flush with the worktop sealing strip under the edge of the top and the sealing strip underneath the part of the hob provides a sufficient...
  • Page 39: Electrical Connection

    (including switch, type H 05 W-F or H 05 RR-F, fuses and relays). available from the Miele Customer Contact Centre. Important U.K. The appliance is supplied for Ensure power is not supplied to the...
  • Page 40 Installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system, which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt, the electrical wiring...
  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    Installation Wiring diagram N.B. This appliance is supplied single phase only in the U.K. / AUS / NZ...
  • Page 42: After Sales Service, Data Plate

    Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. When contacting Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. These are given on the data plate. N.B. A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.
  • Page 44 Alteration rights reserved / 0711 M.-Nr. 06 464 850 / 06...

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