Miele KM 251, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tions Ceramic hob KM 251 Hob control Unit KSE 204 1 It is essential to read these operating instructions before Q ä installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accident or damage to the machine M Nr 04 690 910 ...

Page 2: ... can normally be recycled Rather than just throwing these ma terials away please ensure they are of fered for recycling Disposal of your old machine Old machines contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the machine presents no danger to children ...

Page 3: ...are 16 Correcting minor faults 18 After sales service 19 Installation Electrical connection Installation 20 Ceramic hob 21 Hob control unit 25 Data plate for hob A second data is supplied with the hob as the one on the appliance is not visible after installation Please stick this into the space provided on the After Sales Ser vice page for future reference ...

Page 4: ... cm Ø c Cooking zone 14 5 cm Ø d Cooking zone Extended cooking zone 17 cm 17 cm x 29 cm e Cooking zone 18 cm Ø f Hob display field g Cooking zone control front left h Cooking zone control back left i rCooking zone control back right j Cooking zone control front right 4 ...

Page 5: ...e and frequency correspond to the rating on the data plate Consult a competent person if in doubt The electrical safety of this ap pliance 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 import ant that this basic safety requirement is tested by a qualified electrician The manufa...

Page 6: ...te to the electrical components through any crack Do not use the hob as a resting place for any other objects This could lead to a danger of the article catching fire or melting if there is any residual heat Do not drop anything on the ce ramic hob Even a light object such as an egg cup could cause damage in certain cir cumstances Do not allow either solid or liquid sugar or pieces of plastic or a...

Page 7: ... and be dangerous Always ensure that food is suffi ciently cooked or reheated Many factors will affect the overall cooking time including the size and amount of food its temperature changes to recipe and the shape and size of cook ing container Some foods may contain micro organisms which are only de stroyed by thorough cooking therefore when cooking or reheating foods e g poultry it is particular...

Page 8: ...fe place and pass them on to any future user Disposal of your old machine Before discarding an old machine switch off and disconnect it from the power supply Cut off and render any plug useless Cut off the cable directly behind the machine to prevent misuse The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with safety instructions 8 ...

Page 9: ...ing zones from being switched on inadvertently when used either with the oven or oven with built in hob con trols It does not apply to the warming zone The operating instructions for the oven with built in hob controls or the control unit describe how to set the hob lock 9 ...

Page 10: ... Auto heat up time depends on the setting selected Different heat up times have been pro grammed for settings 1 7 for boiling and 8 12 for frying The Auto heat up period increases in step with settings 1 7 from 8 12 however the times are shorter If the setting within range 1 7 is al tered during the Auto heat up period the period will lengthen accordingly If the pan is removed from the cook ing zo...

Page 11: ... gelatine Preparing junket and yoghurt 1 2 Keeping food warm Warming small quantitites of food liquid Thickening sauces containing egg yolk butter Cooking milk pudding Omelettes 2 3 Defrosting Cooking rice pasta porridge Steaming fruit vegetables fish Cooking broths pulse soups 3 5 Braising meat fish vegetables Cooking dumplings potatoes soups Preparing jams jellies stewed fruit 4 6 Cooking for la...

Page 12: ...s the zone only starts heating up once a pan has been placed on it Pan recognition reacts when a pan of a suitable metal is used It also reacts when any object of a suitable metal is placed on it so it is very important to switch the zone off immediately after use for cook ing When the pan is removed the flow of energy is interrupted The indicator light in the hob display field for that zone flash...

Page 13: ...ch extended cooking zone This lights up when the cooking zone extension is switched on Turn the control in a clockwise direc tion until a resistance is felt Other wise it can be damaged Turn the control clockwise beyond setting 12 to the symbol Then turn to the setting required Turning the control back to 0 switches off the cooking zone switches off the cooking zone exten sion 13 ...

Page 14: ...ectricity when cooking or frying only use pans with a flat or very slightly concave base When hot the pan will rest evenly on the hob Modern saucepans for elec tric cookers are the most suitable and efficient for use on ceramic cooking zones Size of pan The diameter of the saucepan or frying pan should be very slightly larger than that of the hotplate cooking area Pan lids Cooking with the lid on ...

Page 15: ...Aluminium or stainless steel pans with aluminium bases can leave marks with a metallic sheen on the ceramic surface Clean these away at the earliest opportunity see Sec tion on Cleaning and Care Never leave boiled over sugar or sy rups plastic items or aluminium foil on the hob If this does happen turn the hob to a lower setting but on no account switch it off Use a shielded scraper blade to scrap...

Page 16: ...ing up liquid or a similar cleaner is used light blue staining might occur These stains can be removed with a proprietary ceramic hob cleaning agent although it may take several ap plications For stubborn spillages use a shielded razor blade scraper Then wipe with a damp cloth or sponge Removing marks Light marks with a metallic sheen aluminium desposits on the hob sur face can be removed once the...

Page 17: ...e cleaner let it dry and then rub it off using paper kitchen to wels Remove every trace of cleaner from the hob with a damp cloth It could have an adverse effect on the hob when heated up Some cleaners incorporate a silicone ingredient which acts as a protective film on the hob It makes the hob sur face smoother and prevents water and soiling adhering to the surface However cooking at high tempera...

Page 18: ...ot check whether the hob lock is activated the house mains fuse has blown Contact a qualified electrician or the Miele Service department A cooking zone switches itself off during use This is not a fault If the cooking zone is used for an un usually long period of time the safety switch is activated The length of time between approx 1 10 hours depends on the setting which has been programmed The h...

Page 19: ...the above cases choose a higher heat up level or bring to the boil at setting 12 and then turn down The indicator light in the hob dis play is flashing The pan recognition feature is not operating Check whether You are using a non metallic pan If so switch off the pan recognition There was a delay in placing the pan on the cooking zone after it was switched on In this case it is necess ary to turn...

Page 20: ... yourself please contact your Miele Dealer or the nearest Miele Service Depart ment see address on the back page When contacting the Service dept please quote the Model and Serial num ber of your appliance both of which are shown on the data plate Space for hob data plate 20 ...

Page 21: ... combined with the ceramic hob KM 251 hob Notes on installation The voltage and rated load are given on the hob data plate these must match the mains supply When contacting the Service Depart ment please quote the voltage model and serial numbers given on the data plate 21 ...

Page 22: ...l units at one side On the other side however no unit or divider must stand higher than the hob There must be a minimum distance as follows 40 mm between the hob cut out and adjacent furniture e g tall unit 50 mm between the back wall and the hob cut out KM 251 Space for fixing and cable Prepare the worktop cut out as shown in the illustration b sealing strip c hob d worktop e clamp f screw 1 2 4 ...

Page 23: ...ulties or even damage should the hob ever need to be taken out for servicing The rub ber edge b under the top part of the hob provides a sufficient seal for the worktop d Set the ceramic hob c in the cut out and centre it The Miele inscription must be legible at the front Turn the clamps outwards e and tighten the screws Check that the hob unit fits tightly on to the worktop d 23 ...

Page 24: ...ing to an isolator When installing the hob control unit in an oven take the cooking zone knobs and the oven plug out of their holders inside the unit When installing the hob control unit in a control panel pull the cooking zone knobs out of the openings in the facia Insert the hob control unit 24 ...

Page 25: ... to match with the relevant sockets of the hob control unit Insert the cooking zone knobs into the control facia Insert the plug for the oven control panel into the rele vant sockets Insert the plugs for the hob into the relevant sockets This appliance may only be ope rated as a built in appliance 25 ...

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Page 28: ...Alterations rights reserved 22 GB IRL AUS NZ ZA 1597 M Nr 04 690 910 This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine ...